Opportunities for Creators

Jul 19, 2025

Hello! Welcome to Adetokunbo Substack, a comprehensive round-up of the best resources for founders, creators, and inventors on offer. This week, 45 new resources have been added to the newsletter, bringing to a total of over 100 opportunities in the past month. Here they are:

Are you building a blockchain startup? Join us in NYC for the BitAngels Builder Pitch Competition at #ETHGlobal on August 15. Pitch your company to top crypto investors and industry leaders, including @monikaproffitt and@TheCryptoBlack. Apply now to get your vision in front of the people who can fund it: Apply to pitch.

We're teaming w/@TampaVA, @mithackmed, @Microsoft & VHA Innovation Eco Veterans Health Hackathon to ID, develop & support frontline-driven AI solutions that address challenges facing #veteran #healthcare. Aug. 22-24. Apply to participate by July 22: More info.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 24th! Join us at the Web3 & AI Pitch Competition & VC networking by @GainVentures x @Fibonacci_HFT at Web3 Investors Day during @GoTechChicago week! $15,000 Prize for 1st Place! Thanks to our sponsor @QuillAudits_AI And don’t miss the chance to pitch in front of our outstanding judging panel — experienced investors who know what early-stage teams need and how to spot real potential and then connect with them during Web3 Investor Day by @decasonic Read more.

From Aug 2–24, developers will build EVM-based tools for CircleLayer — fusing AI with scalable L1 infrastructure. All leading up to our TGE on July 22 — launching on Ethereum. 2K TPS live, 50K target 3s blocks, ultra-low gas Fully EVM-compatible Pre-Hack Meetup on July 26 (limited merch drop): More info. ,Register for the hackathon.

Ready to build the next generation of AI agents? The TiDB AgentX Hackathon 2025 is now open for registration! Over $30,000 in cash prizes Aug 1 – Sep 15 100% online More info.

$525K USD online DeFi hackathon starts in 10 days (July 25–Aug 6) Intent-based swaps. Agents with wallets. DeFi built for a world of 8 billion and not just the crypto native. These are the primitives we will unlock at Unite DeFi. Learn more here.

We're calling on builders to come build on Monad. @monad is for everyone, including Builders There will be a total of 150+ investors attending, as a builder this is your best chance to pitch your product and get funded. Deadline to apply: July 20 Apply here: Apply here.

This #ChicagoTechWeek, VCs pitch YOU. Get real insights from top investors—what they fund, who they back, and why it could be you. July 21 @ Workbox. Seed & Series A founders only. Details here.

Calling all builders, researchers & tinkerers – it's time to #BuildwithCoinGecko & AI Join our MCP Hackathon & put our crypto price data to work in your favorite AI & LLMs, with $1,300+ in prizes up for grabs! Here's how you can participate.

Announcing Code:NYC Join us this August in Brooklyn for a two-day hackathon designed for technical founders and product-minded builders ready to launch real, usable apps—not just prototypes. Application and details here.

Submissions for NVIDIA’s Plug and Play: Project G-Assist Plug-In Hackathon are due Sunday, July 20, at 11:59pm PT. RTX AI Garage offers all the tools and resources to help. The hackathon invites the community to expand the capabilities of Project G-Assist, an experimental AI assistant available through the NVIDIA App that helps users control and optimize NVIDIA GeForce RTX systems. Learn more.

For your chance at cash prizes & to pitch to potential partners, investors, customers at #IndoPacific2025, get your entry in to the Innovation Awards by 5 August - Innovation - Emerging Tech - Young Innovator - Blue Sky Thinking Which category are you? Read more here.

Join us for the first-ever CloudFest USA Hackathon, where developers, creators and visionaries will come together to shape the future of the open web through collaboration, creativity and cutting-edge code. In the context of CloudFest USA’s motto “Driving Innovation & Scale in the Cloud Ecosystem,” Hackathon’s project will encourage participants to work together to craft solutions that will shape the future of the open web and cloud technologies. Check here for more details.

After an incredible ride in March — with 650+ participants, 60+ projects, and 7 teams already in incubation — we’re back for more! The journey didn’t stop in April… Introducing EPISODE 2 of the UK AI Agent Hackathon starting from 2nd of Aug to 24th of Aug — a brand new wave of hacking, building, pitching, and scaling, all from the heart of London. Further 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. Get more details here.

Apply for the 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! Pitch your solution in front of 1,000+ investors & ecosystem leaders this Nov. in Winterthur & win prizes. New this year: Impact Tech Award Apply til 20 Sept: Details here.

Join us as Northern California’s most promising startups compete live on stage for their share of $20,000 in prize money!

Pitch Elk Grove is Northern California’s premier startup pitch competition — a high-energy celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional economic development.

Launched in 2022 by Invest Elk Grove, the City of Elk Grove’s Office of Economic Development, in collaboration with StartupSac, Pitch Elk Grove was created to spotlight the Sacramento region as a thriving hub for startups More info.

This is a 3-day event.

The Startup Challenge is a weekend of DOING not TALKING and we will support you in making traction on an idea you have been looking to bring to fruition! It is a weekend-long experiential learning event: Friday night through Sunday night. Teams must be present for the bulk of the weekend. We begin by forming teams around brand-new ideas.

Anyone’s welcome to participate — even if you don’t have an idea.

Teams have just one weekend to turn the idea into a real business, and you’ll learn how by doing it.

We have all the resources you need to succeed.

No business knowledge or special skills required.

If you’re wondering if the Startup Challenge is right for you, then it probably is! More info.

Avalanche BootCamp In Spanish Starting July 28th we will have 1 and a half weeks of virtual technical workshops followed by a virtual hackathon with $25,000 in prizes. During the workshops we will cover: - Blockchain and Avalanche fundamentals - Solidity - C-chain deployment - Front end integration - Custom L1s - Interchain Messaging - Interchain Token Transfer - eERC 20 More details and registration here.

Apply Now for Free Legal Assistance!

Startup Legal Garage is currently accepting applications for its free legal assistance program aimed at supporting startups. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are full. Applications are for Fall 2025 cohort. Details here.

Calling all Builders. Who’s ready to arm tokens with real privacy? Jump into Avalanche's Hack2Build eERC20 hackathon for a slice of $25 000 - Submissions close on September 1, 2025, at 12:19 PM Europe/London Read more now.

AngelCon 2025 - Call for Applications We are seeking a diverse set of companies to be considered for funding. Innovators, risk takers and disruptors alike are encouraged to compete for $100,000+ in equity-backed funding and non-dilutive capital. Learn more here.

Woof woof, Doge squad! The 2nd Dogecoin Hackathon - Dogeathon 2025 - blasts off July 22-24 in stunning Ericeira, Portugal (or online from your den)! The Doginals $DOGX community are over the moon celebrating this pawsome event! Dive in, code up wild innovations on Doge, and snag epic prizes. Build the future of fun finance with us! Ready to hack? Register now.

Ready to revolutionize AI? Join the OpenxAI Global Accelerator Program 2025 Hackathon! Develop decentralized AI Apps, get expert mentorship (including NVIDIA!), and deploy your ideas in minutes. Compete for $2,500 + an Xnode One device! Transform your vision into reality. Sign up now.

8 in 10 founders say VC access drives fundraising—but only 12% meet decision-makers. At VC Reverse Pitch, VCs pitch to YOU. Seed/Series A founders, don’t miss this. Workbox Chicago | July 21–26 Details here.

SEGA’s Accelerate CA Hub is awarding $150,000 in non-dilutive grants to support AgriFoodTech, Health & Life Sciences, and CleanTech/ZEV innovation clusters, with $50,000 per cluster Learn more.

3-Month Bitcoin Program You are applying to the leading Bitcoin startup program because you have the champion spirit and aim to build an investment-ready startup on Bitcoin, find co-founders, and level up to become the best founder you can be so that you can turn your startup into a pre-seed investment-ready startup. Note: Your information will only be used for our internal purposes. Details now.

On September 3, the 33rd edition of the Pitch Club will take place at “GAIA” in Frankfurt. Ten pre-selected start-ups will pitch to experienced investors within six minutes and try to convince them of their ideas. Further information can be found here.

Do you have a waterfront, vacant heritage site or unique tourism asset? Submit your pitch and connect with tourism investors ready to bring big ideas to life across Ontario. Apply here.

Apply to the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge at #RESIBoston this Sept & present to active investors. Includes 2 RESI passes—bring a teammate to boost partnering & your presence. Boston Sept 17 | Virtual Sept 18–19 Apply by 8/6 and use code X100 to save $100 Details now.

Calling all Startups! The Accelerate Investor Conference is now accepting applications for the opportunity to pitch to a packed room of angel and venture capital investors at this year’s conference in November! Organizations interested in pitching must apply by July 29th.

The @aoTheComputer Agents of the Permaweb Hackathon is coming up. Build autonomous agents and win part of a $39,000 prize pool. Registration closes August 7. Apply now: Apply now.

The WCHL by @ICPHUBSis a 4-month global hackathon where you get: • Mentorship +workshops • Active dev community • $300K+ in prizes Join here Join here.

Bangkok startups — it’s your time to shine! Applications are now OPEN for the Startup World Cup Bangkok Regional! This is your chance to pitch live on stage, connect with investors, and earn a spot at the Grand Finale in San Francisco, where you could win a $1 million investment prize Whether you’re building in AI, fintech, healthtech, or beyond — we want to see Thailand’s best and brightest founders on the global stage. Location: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand Apply now.

XR Hackathon #india -Calling all innovators! Are you ready for the XR tech challenge? Join DJX Hack 2025 for 24 hours of design and tech action to shape the future of XR! Details here.

The clock's ticking 1 month left to apply to #pitch at Venture Atlanta 2025! Pitching at #VA2025 means more than stage time. It’s funding, visibility, and momentum at scale for game-changing startups & growth-hungry investors. Learn more about opportunity.

Impact startups from #TheHague: ready to scale internationally? Join the Dutch startup mission to #Slush2025 in Helsinki (Nov 17–20). Pitch, connect with investors & grow your network. Apply before 20 July €500 per startup Read more here.

3 weeks left to apply to CTAN’s Funding Cycle 4. Access to 150+ accredited investors Potential access to CTAN Sidecar Fund Structured pitch + diligence process TX-wide syndication potential Deadline: July 28 Details now.

Not just an award. A launchpad. 600+ brands applied. Only 25 made it. Pitch live in Geneva. Gain global visibility & meet top investors. Deadline: July 25 Apply now.

Florida innovators! Sign up for the Innovation Pitch Competition at the 2025 Florida Tech & Innovation Summit (@FLChamber). Pitch your ideas live, compete for funding, & connect with investors! More info here.

Ready to scale your startup? Reach new heights at #SCEWC25! Exhibit in the Innovation Playground in front of 25,000 professionals, pitch your solution, and connect with investors, governments, + industry leaders. Learn more now.

This isn’t just another startup event—this is where the tables turn. VCs pitch to founders. Built for Seed & Series A startups actively raising. - July 21 - Limited seats. Real access. Game-changing venue. Details here.

Join us for an exciting evening of innovation and ideas at our Codebase Pitch Competition, where top emerging entrepreneurs will compete to win support for their groundbreaking ventures!

Want to pitch? Apply here as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and once we accept ten companies into the next cohort, we hit stop until the next pitch competition. Don’t wait—once the pitch competition slots fill up, spots are gone. The application round ends on July 25, 2025. Read further.

SEGA Innovation Grant Competition Apply by August 1 SEGA’s Accelerate CA Hub is awarding $150,000 in non-dilutive grants to support AgriFoodTech, Health & Life Sciences, and CleanTech/ZEV innovation clusters, with $50,000 per cluster. Learn more. Learn more.

Game Developers: The Industry Is Listening. Pitch Now! LEVEL UP KL Pitch Day 2025 is now open for submissions! This is your moment to showcase your game project to an exclusive lineup of top publishers, investors, and partners from the regional and global ecosystem. More info.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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