Opportunities for Creators
Hello! Welcome to Adetokunbo Substack, a comprehensive round-up of the best resources for founders, creators, and inventors on offer. This week, 43 new resources have been added to the newsletter, bringing to a total of over 100 opportunities in the past month. Here they are:
BitAngels is back in Philadelphia. Join us for a legendary evening of fun, networking and start-up presentations in blockchain and AI. Presentations include: Super DCA, Okay Bet and Crypto Bullseye Zone Location Please register to see the exact location of this event. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Learn more
Launch IO's hackathon offers up to $16,000 USD and IO Credits for building autonomous agents using its Intelligence APIs. • Beginner-friendly quests and Discord mentors are available. More info.
Builders, it’s your turn. We’re opening the gates of the OG Garage during EthCC for founders ready to pitch. Choose your arena Show us what you’re building Apply here.
The 100 Agents Hackathon is live, and we at CopilotKit are thrilled to be part of it! This global event is all about pushing the boundaries of what AI agents can do-and we’re looking for teams building the best UX agent using AG-UI, our open protocol for real-time agent-user interaction. If you're hacking on an agent-powered app, AG-UI gives you a fast, flexible way to connect your backend agents to a fully interactive front end, no heavy framework required. - Special Prize: Best UX Agent built with AG-UI - Up to $5000 in prizes - Hackathon runs from June 14–29 - Register at http://100agents.dev Build fast. Ship smart agents. Read more.
ComfyUI × NVIDIA RTX Hackathon @ GitHub SF Win RTX 5090 GPUs! Build faster AI nodes & workflows in 4hrs. June 26 Free. Join in-person or virtually More details.
Following its success in 2023 and 2024, Play Now Melbourne, presented by VicScreen, is returning for its third year on 9 October. Australian developers will once again have the opportunity to pitch their projects to some of the world’s best publishers, platform holders and investors. Follow Play Now Melbourne on Instagram and X to stay up-to-date with the latest news and be notified when our incredible line-up of publishers, platform holders and investors are announced More details.
MICE PitchFest 1.0 – Your 3-min breakthrough starts here! Pitch your idea in event tech, sustainability, or experience to top brands, organizers & investors. 12–13 Aug 2025 | Yashobhoomi
This isn’t just another hackathon — it’s your playground for the next-gen dev stack. Come build it with us. Here’s what you’ll do:
Code with AI Assistants
Use Claude 4 and GitHub Copilot to brainstorm, plan, write, test, and refactor your code — at speed.
Build 100% on chain with Rust or Motoko
Choose your backend. For frontends, use React + Tailwind — deploy canisters like a boss.
Use our Custom AI Prompts
Get optimized prompts and dev flows tailored for the Internet Computer — strong DX, confident commits.
AI-Powered TDD
Use AI to generate tests, self-check, and auto-fix. Ship with confidence.
Collaborate in Public
Push to GitHub, co-create in the open, and let AI help with changelogs and specs. Launch Real dApps From autonomous agents to full-stack on-chain apps — build what excites you Learn more here.
Real Estate & PropTech Pitch Night is coming! July 31 | 18:00 CET Meet global investors & advisors Discover the future of real estate & technology More info.
Something big is coming... and you're invited to build it. Agentic AI Hackathon | Sponsored by Google Cloud This is your chance to collaborate, compete, and create alongside peers from around the world. Further details here.
@DreamNet_io is building the future of community-driven story worlds with AI agents on Solana Be among the first to build on DreamNet at the Character Agent Hackathon June 26 - July 3. $50k+ in prizes. Sign up below! Read more here.
We are proud to sponsor the Crypto Hub Demo Day at the Bybit Headquarters! Founder @MendeMatthias will pitch bonuz. If you’re in Dubai, join the action & network with founders, investors and us! Register now.
We often talk about the "Flutter community" - but community is about more than just getting together and listening to presentations. A community is a group of people who build things, together. To that end, Fluttercon USA is organizing its first ever open source hackathon. Like other hackathons, the Fluttercon USA Hackathon involves a group of developers who write code within the span of a weekend. But where other hackathons solve puzzles, or create throwaway prototypes, our hackathon aims to merge real, usable code into existing open source packages. By the end of this hackathon, you'll be able to say that you shipped features and/or bug fixes in real packages, that other developers really use! Further info here.
Alberta Startups - This Is Your Moment! Pitch to global investors at the Alberta Innovates Scaleup GAP pitch competition at the Banff Venture Forum on October 22, 2025. Apply now to win, connect and grow.
2025 FNF GreenPitch Challenge in partnership with GreenCape ENTER NOW About the pitching competition GreenCape,in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF), invite innovators and entrepreneurs with economically viable green economy innovation business ideas to enter the 2025 FNF GreenPitch Challenge. Enter your early stage start-up (proof of concept e.g. pilot project running, looking for first round of seed funding) & pre-growth (Registered and trading, with sales - looking for series A funding) business to stand a chance of pitching to a panel of esteemed judges at a “shark tank-style” networking event, hosted on 4 September 2025. Learn more.
The MXNB Hackathon is a global online challenge for builders who want to reshape the future of finance. You’ll design, build, and launch real-world payment and DeFi apps using MXNB, the leading Mexican peso stablecoin, and the Bitso Business API suite. Whether you're into crypto, fintech, or cross-border infrastructure, this is your chance to create tools that serve millions — and help establish MXNB as the go-to stablecoin for the Mexican economy. Further details.
The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship will run for six months and is designed to ignite and elevate high-potential startups from low and middle income Commonwealth countries. The programme is made up of a combination of immersive in-person experiences and online learning, to provide participants with essential skills, cutting-edge knowledge, and a robust global network. The CSC and Imperial College London intend that by the end of the programme, entrepreneurs will be equipped to build thriving businesses, scale operations effectively, and drive job creation in their home countries. A cohort of 20 early stage start-ups will be recruited. One person from each business must be available to attend a two-week bootcamp in Accra, Ghana from 14–30 November 2025. There is also the possibility for representatives from outstanding organisations to travel to London in the UK in early 2026 for a series of exciting capstone events. Read more here.
Got a project worth showing off? The Bangkok Builders Meetup by TRON DAO is calling all Web3 builders! Join us in Bangkok for an evening of real connections, bold ideas, and rapid-fire project pitches in front of top investors, devs, and ecosystem leaders. Pitch your project. Meet the builders shaping SEA's decentralized future. Connect with Web3 Meetup Thailand. Apply now to pitch.
Compose the Future on Stellar. The best smart contract platforms aren't just built—they're built together. Composability is key to a thriving ecosystem, and that starts with you. Instead of building from scratch, join us for the first of our mini-hackathon series where we spotlight and build directly on top of real, live projects on Stellar. Details here.
Pitch. Compete. Win. Only 5 Days LEFT to apply! Get ready to take the stage at the Caribbean Investment Forum 2025 in Montego Bay and show investors what your business is made of! 20 MSMEs will be selected Finalists pitch live on July 31 You gain feedback, visibility, and real opportunity Are you ready to pitch with purpose? Apply before June 23! Learn more and apply now.
With over 1,500 registrations already, high-impact use cases, expert mentorship, a $10,000 grand prize, and global recognition, this isn’t just a hackathon—it’s a launchpad for your GenAI innovation. Dive into our blog to learn more.
AI Trading Hackathon AxGrad Hackathon Season 1 is live! Join the competition to build your own AI Trading Agent on the Binance Futures testnet, and compete for profits with developers from around the world! • Use AI to trade the BTC/USDT pair • Prize pool up to 9,000 USDT + 10,000 Sahara Points • Competition runs from June 13–26 (UTC) • Requires an API Key and connection to MCP Server: --venue axgrad_game_1 More info here.
Pitch Jam in May was a standout evening - packed with energy, bold ideas, and real connections So why not join us for the next event on June 26th? We’re bringing together another incredible line up of early-stage founders (Sentro Labs, PBBT Institute, SomaTech Ltd and Tolki AI) and investors (Sure Valley Ventures, Delta Partners VC and Enterprise Ireland) - you won’t want to miss it. Live startup pitches Real-time feedback Great conversations (and even better networking) Where: Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8 When: June 26th | Doors 5:00 PM | Pitches 5:30–7:30 PM Stay after for drinks, nibbles & networking! Tickets are limited — secure yours now: Further details here.
Startups in Virginia Beach — applications are OPEN! Startup World Cup Virginia Beach is looking for bold, innovative founders ready to pitch on the global stage! This is your chance to: Pitch live at the Virginia Beach regional Earn a spot at the Grand Finale Compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize Application Deadline: June 30, 2025 Apply now.
Something big is coming... and you're invited to build it. Agentic AI Hackathon | Sponsored by Google Cloud | June 13th | Virtual. July 25th, 2025 100% Virtual Prizes + full challenge reveal coming soon Pre-register now. Further info here.
You asked. We listened! The Pitch2Win 5 deadline is now June 22. This means more time for bold founders to apply and get a chance to pitch to 80+ investors this July 30. Haven’t applied yet? Start here.
Founders have 4 minutes to pitch their business to a panel of VC judges, and at the end of the hour one startup is awarded a non-dilutive grant prize between $25-$50K. Tune into any past TechRise competition here!nTo participate as a sponsor, judge, or pitch prep mentor, please fill out this form. Chicagoland overlooked founders, create a profile on the TechChicago CommonApp platform to apply.
Africa, are you ready to build the future? The #HederaAfricaHackathon is here $1M+ in prizes, 20+ cities, 4 impact tracks, and global support to turn your Web3 ideas into real-world solutions. Register now.
A global hackathon from Protocol Labs to accelerate breakthroughs in the foundational layers of the internet. From secure, censorship-resistant infrastructure to AI grounded in verifiable truth and economic systems that reward open collaboration, this hackathon challenges you to reimagine the digital stack for a freer, more intelligent world. Join builders around the globe to prototype resilient tools, explore new primitives, and unlock the next era of human coordination. With $200,000 in prizes, mentorship from ecosystem pioneers, and the chance to join our Founders Forge accelerator, this is your gateway to shaping what’s next. More info here.
The Permissionless IV Hackathon is here. Supra Tracks: AutoFi. AI Agents. Dev Tooling. Top builders across Supra tracks will share a $15,000 prize pool! June 22–23, Brooklyn NY Get the detailed brief on Supra tracks in this space (link in thread) from 25:05. Check here for more info.
Ontario founders Apply now to join Treefrog Accelerator’s 5-week sprint packed with mentorship, pitch prep, and real investor access. If you're ready to scale—this is it: Further details here.
Builders & Believers — Pitch Dojo #JUNE2025 is coming! Join us on June 26 for the next showdown of AI x Web3 innovation Founders: Apply to pitch → Register to attend.
APPLICATIONS OPEN MAY 12 FOR PITCH ELK GROVE STARTUP PITCH COMPETITION
Pitch Elk Grove is an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to showcase their business, receive mentorship, and win prize money for their business. Recognizing the need to promote area startups and spotlight the Sacramento region as a startup hub, the City of Elk Grove, in collaboration with StartupSac, launched Pitch Elk Grove in 2022. Back for its fourth year, Pitch Elk Grove will provide innovative, investable startups with the opportunity to showcase their companies in-person at a pitch event to take place Thursday, September 4, 2025 in Elk Grove More info here.
Building in Web3 or AI? Step into the spotlight. @HugeOne_io is calling bold early-stage founders. Real funders. Early wins. Big things ahead. No fluff, just builders & backers. Tag a founder. Share it. Read more here.
Startup founders: this is your reminder! Applications for the HLTH USA 2025 Startup Pitch Tournament, sponsored by @Haleon_health and @AgeTechCollab, are officially open, but only until June 30th. Check it out here.
Founders, This is YOUR Moment! The CIF 2025 Pitch Competition isn’t just another pitch event — it’s a high-stakes opportunity to: Present your company to real investors Build international visibility Get expert feedback Compete for growth prizes Connect with peers & funders If you’re growth-ready and operating in Digital Business, AgriTech, Green Transition or Trade & Logistics — we want to hear from you! Apply by June 23, 2025 Learn more and apply now.
Got a game-changing idea ready to take the spotlight? SiGMA Central Europe’s Startup Pitch, powered by Pin-Up Global, lands in Rome from 3–6 November. Pitch in front of 30+ VCs, gain exclusive access to the Startup Lounge, and connect with investors, accelerators, and mentors. Backed by @awscloud, @zbx_com, Chips, r77, and @CSBGroup, this is your chance to scale fast. Further details.
Founder Labs is a six-month accelerator programme specifically focussed on technology-based innovation driven start-ups, providing support to the most ambitious and high potential founders across Northern Ireland. Funded by us and New Deal Partnership Entrepreneurship Funding, the programme is delivered by Ormeau Labs in partnership with Dogpatch Labs in Dublin, The AMP in Derry~Londonderry and Queen’s University in Belfast. The application call for Founder Labs is now open until Monday 30 June 2025. More info here.
HelpBnk Application This is your chance to win up to $10,000 plus expert mentorship, to make your dream a reality. Deadline: 4th July (11.59pm) This application will ask you about your dream business idea, the impact it will have, and how we can make it come true. You will also be asked to add a link to a short pitch video, or visit our Dreamer Doorbell at London Startup Village if you don't have one. Need help pitching brainstorming your business idea? Click here to talk to our AI-trained Application Assistant, who will help you perfect your dream pitch. Start. Takes 7+ minutes
ESA BIC LIFTOFF CHALLENGE is a competition organized by ESA BIC Czech Republic, open to students and young professionals aged 18-35 who want to further develop their business ideas. The main requirement for participation is a so-called space connection — a link between the idea and the space sector. And space can truly be found everywhere. That’s why the competition is a great opportunity not only for people dreaming of building rockets, but also for anyone with an innovative idea, entrepreneurial ambition, and the courage to challenge the seeming untouchability of space, which is far more accessible than it may seem. Read more now.
Hey buidlers — ready to get funded? We’re hosting @Arbitrum Pitch Day: An event to connect Web3 founders with the investors who can back their next big leap. Here’s why you don’t want to miss it Learn more now.
About this Program
Business Accelerator Program for Growth-Stage Founders. The Do You Fellowship is a high-impact business growth accelerator program designed for entrepreneurs who are scaling fast and aiming high. Built for growth-stage founders, this immersive experience combines advanced business education, strategic mentorship, and a powerful peer community to help participants reach—or surpass—the $1 million milestone in revenue and/or funding. Program Goal: To equip founders with the leadership acumen, operational excellence, fundraising readiness, and ability to build influential partnerships necessary to scale their businesses successfully and sustainably. Further details here.
THE PITCH' is an exclusively curated platform that aims to bring together startup founders and investors across the capital raising journey. The unified platform helps startup founders pitch their business idea to the best suited investors across the country, that align with their beliefs and growth plans. The platform will have pitch sessions and investor lounge with 500+ startups and 100+ investors across different cities. More info now.
Do you have a start-up set up for the next great brain innovation and are ready to put it to the challenge? The Brain Innovation Days Pitch Competition is an opportunity for you to pitch your business to join the running for the Jury and/or Public Prize. Our annual Pitch Competition aims to provide start-ups* the opportunity to showcase great examples of brain innovation in Europe that can create positive impact — innovations and solutions that will improve the quality of life of people with brain disorders (neurological and mental) and support clinicians, researchers, caregivers, industry, and society as a whole. Being selected as a finalist for the Pitch Competition grants you a waived ticket to the two-day Brain Innovation Days event taking place in Brussels (Belgium) on October 15th and 16th, 2025. Read more.
Startup Investor Drinks – Toronto Tech Week Edition Thursday, June 26, 2025 | Doors Open at 6:00 PM Workhaus Coworking, 180 Dundas St W, 25th Floor, Toronto Where startups connect with funding opportunities. Will you be next? Check here for details.
Last 30 days to join the #VDSStartupCompetition! Pitch on the main stage Connect with 12,000+ attendees 800+ investors Deadline: June 27 Apply now to this international startup competition, held in collaboration with @sesamers Check here for more info.
Founders & Investors, this one’s for YOU! Ideas need funding. Capital needs opportunity. Dealflow Den at @IstanbulBlockWk 2025 makes it happen. Istanbul, Turkey June 26–27 Founders → Pitch your Web3 startup to top-tier global investors. VCs → Tap into exclusive deal flow & discover the next unicorn. If you’re serious about building or investing in Web3, this is where real deals happen. Apply now.
Looking for investors? They’re already in the room. At #MedTechMalta2025, you’ll pitch in front of decision-makers, top VCs, and 100+ sponsors. 12–14 Nov | Valletta, Malta Apply now.
NOW OPEN: 865 Fest Pitch Competition Application! Win cash prizes Gain media coverage Connect with local business leaders and investors …And more! Applications close June 27 at 11:59 PM ET Learn more.
Something big is coming... and you're invited to build it. ODSC & Google Hackathon | July 25th | Virtual What happens when some of the brightest builders in AI come together to solve real-world challenges - with Google by their side? Get more info.
CCTV Surveillance & Forensics Hackathon 2.0 by BPR&D &
@NCRB, in collaboration with
@cyberpeacengo, just got more exciting! Registration extended till 28 June 2025 Now open to Bachelor’s degree students! More info.
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