0xShip Letters #91: $13M+ in Opportunities + $4M Hackathon + Something Worth Applying To
Hackathons, grants, jobs, fellowships, and events, all in one place.
Hey Shipper 👋
This edition includes over $13M in opportunities, with nearly $5M in hackathons and builder funding alone.
You also no longer have to wait till Monday for fresh drops. Our 24/7 Opportunities Page is updated throughout the week so that you can check in anytime for new opportunities.
Also, this is the last week to get the free AI Pro access we partnered on, so if you’ve been meaning to claim it, now’s probably the time 👀
Let’s get into this week’s opportunities. 🚀
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🏆 Hackathons & Contests
Whether you’re a first-timer or chasing a big prize pool, these are the competitions worth your time this week.
Hackathons
Ignyte Register →
Prize: $25,000 · Closes: July 13, 2026
SANS SIFT FIND EVIL AI Hackathon Register →
Prize: $22,000 · Closes: June 16, 2026
Mantle Turing Test Hackathon 2026 Register →
Prize: $100,000 · Closes: June 15, 2026
The Bags Hackathon Register →
Prize: $4,000,000 in total funding
Hack4freedom Register →
Prize: $5,000 · Closes: May 30, 2026
Somnia Agentathon Register →
Prize: $5,000 · Closes: May 20, 2026
Reddit Mod Tools and Migrated Apps Hackathon Register →
Prize: $45,000 · Closes: May 27, 2026
Sui Overflow 2026 Register →
Prize: $500,000+ · Closes: August, 2026
UXmaxx Hackathon Register →
Prize: $12,000+ · Closes: Jun 14, 2026
Pirates of the Coral-bean Register →
Prize: $10000 · Closes: May 24, 2026
The Turing Test Hackathon Register →
Prize: $100,000 · Closes: Jun 15, 2026
ElevenHacks Hackathon Register →
Prize: $240,000+ · Closes: May 28, 2026
💼 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.
Investment Research Intern · Regalstone Capital (Hybrid - Lagos) Apply →
Developer · DefiLlama Apply →
Ambassador · Kiro Apply →
Ambassador · ElevenLabs Apply →
Ambassador · Adaption 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.
Open Payments SDK Grant Apply →
Prize: $5K–$50K
Circle Developer Grant Apply →
The H.E.R. DAO Fund Apply →
Ethereum Security Subsidy Program Apply →
Prize: $1M in audit subsidies
Prezenti Grant Program Apply →
Prize: Up to $50,000 USDm · Closes: June 30, 2026
Stellar x CV Labs Accelerator Apply →
Closes: July 1, 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.
Visa Accelerator Program Apply →
EPF Cohort 7 Apply →
MLH Fellowship Apply →
NGFP Fellowship Apply →
AyaHQ x Lisk Incubation 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.
Web3Bridge Cohort XV Apply →
DxMentorship Apply →
DeSci Bridge Bootcamp Apply →
AWS AI & ML Scholars Apply →
NextGen Growth Lab Mentorship Cycle (For Community Managers) 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
Hyperbridge Protocol Bug Bounty Explore →
Bounce Bug Bounty Program Explore →
$1,000,000 Zcash Bug Bounties Explore →
$500,000 λPrize Explore →
$20k+ Celo Proof of Ship S2 Builder Programs Explore →
Content & Writing Bounties
$15,000 Ultimate Content Creation Contest 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.
Nnewi Tech Meet-Up 2.0 Register →
May 23, 2026 · Anambra
Bitcoin Core, Open Source & Pizza Day Conversations Register →
May 23, 2026 · Kaduna
Bitcoin Pizza Day 2026 w/ Remitano Register →
May 23, 2026 · Enugu
Unchain Summer 2026 Register →
May 22, 2026 · Lagos
Zaria Pizza Day Hangout Register →
May 22, 2026 · Zaria
Zcash Meetup Register →
May 30, 2026 · Kaduna
API Conference Lagos 2026 Register →
Jul 25, 2026 · Lagos
Wetech Conference 2026 Register →
Sep 26, 2026 · Lagos
📌 Other Opportunities
Discover additional tech opportunities and giveaways you shouldn’t miss.
Speaker Applications for DevFest Lagos 2026 Apply →
Zanzalu Residencies (Accommodation & travel support provided for selected participants) Apply →
Speaker Applications for Africa Bitcoin Conference 2026 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
The Skill That Separates Junior and Senior Engineers in 2026
This video breaks down what system design actually is, why it's become non-optional in the age of AI coding tools, and the three principles that every engineer needs to start thinking in systems, whether you're backend, frontend, mobile, or building AI products.
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