0xShip Letters #94: $2M AI Challenge + $2.7M Hackathon + Opportunities Most Builders Will Miss
Hackathons, grants, fellowships, bootcamps, and ecosystem opportunities builders shouldn't miss this week.
Hey Shipper 👋
A new week means new opportunities to build, learn, and grow.
This week, the Build with Gemini XPRIZE is offering $2,000,000 for builders using AI to solve real-world problems, while programs like HEM Vibe Haus Nairobi and MEST AI are helping founders turn ambitious ideas into reality.
The next opportunity that changes your trajectory could be in this issue.
Let’s get into this week’s opportunities. 🚀
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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
Build with Gemini XPRIZE Register →
Prize: $2,000,000 · Closes: Aug 17, 2026
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
Sui Overflow 2026 Register →
Prize: $500,000+ · Closes: August, 2026
UXmaxx Hackathon Register →
Prize: $12,000+ · Closes: Jun 14, 2026
The Turing Test Hackathon Register →
Prize: $100,000 · Closes: Jun 15, 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.
Open Developer Roles · HashEx Apply →
Job Openings · Tech4Dev 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 →
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.
Manus Fellow Program Apply →
4Seas Crypto Residency Program Apply →
MEST AI Startup Program · Closes: July 20, 2026 Apply →
HEM Vibe Haus Nairobi Closes: July 15, 2026 Apply →
Swarm Village: AI Agentic Builder Residency Closes: Aug 23, 2026 Apply →
AWS She Builds Mentorship Program Closes: June 30, 2026 Apply →
NGFP Fellowship Closes: June 26, 2026 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 →
Django Girls Bujumbura Closes: July 18, 2026 Apply →
AWS AI & ML Scholars Closes: June 24, 2026 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
$20k+ Celo Proof of Ship S2 Builder Programs Explore →
📅 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.
BITNOB x BITCOIN UNICAL DEVELOPERS MEETUP 2.0 Register →
Jun 11, 2026 · Calabar
Busha Campus Invasion ABU Zaria Register →
Jun 20, 2026 · ABU Zaria · Prize: N1,000,000+ in cash, USDT airdrops, a laptop, and exclusive Busha merch.
n8n Port Harcourt Community Meetup Register →
Jun 20, 2026 · Port Harcourt
Logos Circle - Uyo Register →
Jun 25, 2026 · Uyo
Port Harcourt Config Watch Party 2026 Register →
Jun 27, 2026 · Port Harcourt
Logos Circle - Port Harcourt Register →
Jun 27, 2026 · Port Harcourt
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.
Apply to volunteer at Devcon 8 India Apply →
Speaker Applications for DevFest Lagos 2026 Apply →
Zanzalu Residencies (Accommodation & travel support provided for selected participants) 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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