0xShip Letters #84: $240K+ in Prizes + AI & Web3 Opportunities
Hey Shipper 👋
It’s the last Monday in March, and the first quarter is almost over.
At the start of the year, you had plans. Some you have started, some you haven’t. And that’s okay. What matters now is what you choose to do next.
You don’t need a new quarter to begin again. Just one step.
Let’s dive into this week’s opportunities! 🚀
Missed last week’s edition? Don’t worry — catch up here and get ready to grab this week’s top opportunities!
⚡️ JUMP TO YOUR SECTION
Looking for specific opportunities, jobs, hackathons, or grants? Jump to what matters.
🏆 Hackathons & Contests
Whether you’re a first-timer or chasing a big prize pool, these are the competitions worth your time this week.
Hackathons
Stellar Hacks: Agents Register →
Prize: $10,000 in XLM · Closes: Apr 13, 2026
The Initia Hackathon Register →
Prize: Total $25,000 USD · Closes: Apr 15, 2026
Pacifica Hackathon Register →
Prize: $15,000 · Closes: Apr 16, 2026
Agent 4 Buildathon Register →
Prize: $40k+ · Closes: Apr 17, 2026
Open Agents Hackathon by ETHGlobal Register →
Prize: $50,000 · Closes: Apr 24, 2026
Agentic Economy on Arc Hackathon Register →
Prize: $10K prize pool · Closes: Apr 26, 2026
ZerveHack by Zerve AI Register →
Prize: $10,000 in cash · Closes: Apr 29, 2026
Dev3pack Global Hackathon Register →
Open prize pool · Closes: May 10, 2026
ElevenHacks Hackathon Register →
Prize: $240,000+ · Closes: May 28, 2026
Contests
Ethereum AI Deep Funding Contest Enter →
Prize: $20,000
💼 Jobs & Internships
Your next job or internship in tech or Web3 could be one application away. Here are the freshest openings across the ecosystem this week.
Several Roles · Limitless Apply →
Developer Community Manager · Cognition Apply →
Ambassador · VIZO Apply →
Ambassador · BIGOD Apply →
Ambassador · Glider Apply →
Ambassador · qLABS Apply →
Moderator · Moove Apply →
Internship · LFF Apply →
AI Infrastructure Engineer · RareTalent Apply →
💰 Grants & Funding
Whether you’re building, creating, designing, or contributing to the ecosystem in any capacity, there’s capital with your name on it this week.
Startup, Founder & Ecosystem Grants
Solana Mobile Builder Grants Closes: May 6, 2026 Apply →
iDICE Startup Bridge Apply →
₦10M in grants to $100K equity · Closes: May 6, 2026
🎓 Fellowships & Programs
These take more effort to apply for, but the mentorship, stipends, and network are worth every minute. Open to all backgrounds, not just technical roles.
$100k EdTech Fellowship Programme 2026 Apply →
Perplexity Research Residency Apply →
Mastercard Foundation Associates Program Apply →
AyaHQ x Lisk Incubation Program Apply →
PhD Fellowship Program Apply →
LF Decentralized Trust Mentorship Program Apply →
Arbitrum Mentorship Program Apply →
📚 Bootcamps & Learning
Whether you’re new to tech & Web3 or leveling up your skills in it, these bootcamps, courses, and scholarships are your fastest path forward.
AWS AI & ML Scholars Apply →
Blockfuse Labs Bootcamp Apply →
ZK & Privacy Bootcamp Starts: Apr 14, 2026 Apply →
HNG Internship 14 Starts: Apr 9, 2026 Apply →
Bitcoin Diploma Cohort 7 Apply →
Web3Nova Academy Apply →
Farcaster Agentic Bootcamp Apply →
🧑💻 Bounties & Open Source
Earn rewards and build your portfolio at the same time! Whether you write, code, design, or contribute, these bounties and open-source programs are a great way to grow your skills while making a real impact.
Dev Bounties
$3,000 Starkzap Developer Bounty Explore →
Content & Writing Bounties
$100k Quip Network Creator Program Apply →
$15,000 GoDark Promotional Video Bounty Apply →
$1500 Mewe Content Bounty Apply →
$2000 Walrus Writing Competition Apply →
$1,500 Starkzap Creator Bounty Apply →
📅 Events & Conferences
From local meetups to global conferences, these are the rooms worth being in this week. Show up, connect, and let opportunities find you.
Monad Blitz Lagos Register →
Apr 10, 2026 · Lagos · Prize: $3,000 USD
0G Onsite Lagos—Hackfest Register →
Apr 23, 2026 · Lagos
The Women In DeFi (WID) Summit Register →
April 25, 2026 · Lagos
Builders Summit Register →
Apr 25, 2026 · Lagos
📌 Other Opportunities
Discover additional tech opportunities and giveaways you shouldn’t miss.
Speaker Proposals – African Youth SDGs Summit Apply →
Lagos Blockchain Week Volunteer Program Apply →
📺 Featured Content
Every week, we go through a lot of content, so you don’t have to. Here’s what actually stood out this week: it could be a video, article, tweet, or book. If it’s here, it’s worth your time.
This Week’s Pick
Can Women Really Succeed in Tech and Web3?
This video talks about what it really takes for women to thrive in tech and Web3. From seizing opportunities to building boldly, it is a reminder that women absolutely belong here.
🎉 Community Win
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Catch you in the next issue,
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