TL;DR
Welcome back to Dev Opportunity Radar.
This is a weekly series where I share opportunities, resources, communities, and interesting finds that I come across, with the goal of helping people discover things they might otherwise miss.
This week's edition includes Y Combinator's Startup School, the Sentient Open Source AGI Grant Program, the APAC Stellar Hackathon, a structured cloud learning resource, and a Community Find shared by a reader.
If you're new to the series, or missed a previous edition, you'll find the Dev Opportunity Radar Archive at the end of this article, where every edition, Community Find, and helpful link is collected in one place.
As always, if you've discovered an opportunity through the radar, applied to something, joined a community, attended an event, or simply found a resource you hadn't seen before, I'd love to hear about it. With your permission, I may feature your experience in a future 💙 Reader Updates section and tag you.
And if you've come across an opportunity, resource, community, program, or event that deserves more attention, feel free to share it in the comments.
If I feature one of your Community Finds in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.
Table of Contents
⚡ Quick Scan
Opportunities
| Opportunity | Organization | Type | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y Combinator Startup School | Y Combinator | Builder Event | Rolling |
| Sentient Open Source AGI Grant Program | Sentient Foundation | AI Grant & Investment | Rolling |
| APAC Stellar Hackathon | Stellar | Online Hackathon | July 15 |
Resource Highlight
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| Learn to Cloud | Free structured cloud learning roadmap with hands-on projects |
Community Find
| Shared By | Find | Type | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis (@francistrdev) | CALEC Volunteer & Internship Opportunities | Volunteer & Internship Opportunities | Remote |
📝 A quick note: I spend a lot of time researching and verifying every opportunity before featuring it in Dev Opportunity Radar. However, deadlines, eligibility, and program details can change after publication. Before applying, please take a few minutes to check the official program page for the latest information and requirements.
🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions
Before we get into this week's opportunities, here are a few from previous editions that are still accepting applications.
I've already covered these in detail, so I won't repeat everything here. If any of them catch your attention, you can find the full overview, eligibility details, and application links in the original edition.
| Opportunity | Organization | Type | Deadline | Featured In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR8 | FR8 | Builder Residency | Rolling | Edition #2 |
| Anthropic Fellows Program | Anthropic | AI Research Fellowship | Rolling | Edition #4 |
| LeapYear | LeapYear | Founder Program | July 9, 2026 | Edition #4 |
| AWS All Builders Welcome Grant | AWS | Fully Funded Conference Grant | July 14, 2026 | Edition #5 |
| Leaders of Today Award | Leaders of Today | Builder Award | July 5, 2026 | Edition #5 |
📍 This Week's Opportunities
Here are a few opportunities I came across this week that I thought were worth sharing.
📌 Y Combinator Startup School 2026
Who it's for: Technical builders, software engineers, machine learning engineers, researchers, and undergraduate or graduate students with strong technical projects, open-source contributions, research, or other hands-on work.
What stands out: Y Combinator is bringing together a hand-selected group of technical builders in San Francisco for a free, two-day event on July 25-26.
Rather than focusing only on talks, Startup School is designed around meeting other builders. Alongside talks from founders and industry leaders, attendees take part in curated small-group sessions, research poster presentations, hands-on demos, networking events, and discussions with YC partners.
I wanted to include this because I think the experience itself is what makes it interesting. The focus isn't just on listening to speakers, but on spending two days surrounded by people who are actively building, researching, and experimenting with new ideas.
Accepted attendees also receive over $25,000 in AI and cloud credits from partners including OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, xAI, AWS, and Azure. Graduating seniors can also explore internship and job opportunities with YC companies during the event.
It's worth noting that this isn't an open-registration event. YC reviews applications and is looking for people who can demonstrate technical ability through projects, research, open-source contributions, or engineering experience. If you fit that audience, I think it's worth checking out.
Cost: Free
Dates: July 25-26, 2026
Travel Support: A limited number of $500 flight credits are available for accepted attendees traveling from outside the Bay Area.
📌 Sentient Open Source AGI Grant Program
Who it's for: Open-source developers, AI researchers, startup founders, and builders creating AI tools or infrastructure that are openly accessible and designed to solve real-world problems.
What stands out: Sentient Foundation is supporting builders through two different tracks: a no-strings-attached grant program for open-source and public-good projects, and an investment track for startups looking to scale.
I wanted to include this because the support goes well beyond funding. Selected teams can receive engineering support from the Sentient team, compute credits, distribution opportunities, and access to a community of open-source AI builders.
The foundation is particularly interested in projects that make AI more accessible, private, and useful for people who are often underserved. They also published a detailed list of ideas they're excited to fund, ranging from AI education and accessibility tools to AI security, agent infrastructure, and privacy-focused applications. Even if you're not planning to apply, I think it's an interesting read if you're looking for inspiration on real-world AI problems worth solving.
Funding: Grants (no equity) or founder-friendly investment, depending on the track
Application Deadline: Rolling
Best for: Open-source AI projects, AI infrastructure, research, developer tools, and startups building AI products with real-world impact.
🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Apply
📌 APAC Stellar Hackathon
Who it's for: Developers, student builders, startup founders, and teams across the Asia-Pacific region who are interested in building financial applications on Stellar.
What stands out: This fully online hackathon brings together builders from across APAC to create real-world financial applications, with up to $60,000 in prizes, technical mentorship, workshops, and opportunities to connect with the broader Stellar ecosystem.
I only came across this recently, but registration is still open, so I wanted to include it while there's still time. If you're interested in blockchain or Web3 and have been looking for a hackathon to build something meaningful, this looks like a solid opportunity.
The program also includes developer workshops, mentoring sessions, Demo Day, and continued support for selected teams after the hackathon, including pathways to additional grant opportunities.
Prize Pool: Up to $60,000 USD
Format: Fully online
Who can apply: Developers, student builders, startup founders, and teams across the APAC region
Registration Deadline: July 15, 2026
📚 Resources Worth Checking Out
Not every useful find comes with an application deadline.
Here's one resource worth checking out this week.
Learn to Cloud
If you've been thinking about learning cloud computing but aren't sure where to start, Learn to Cloud is a resource worth checking out.
Rather than being a collection of random tutorials, it provides a structured roadmap that takes you from the fundamentals all the way to cloud deployment, DevOps, security, and interview preparation. Along the way, you'll build practical projects, complete hands-on challenges, and use GitHub to document your progress.
I wanted to share this because it's something I'm planning to work through myself. I like that it starts with the basics before gradually moving into more advanced topics, making it feel approachable without sacrificing hands-on learning.
The roadmap covers Linux, networking, Python, cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, DevOps, cloud security, and even interview preparation. Each phase builds on the previous one, so you're learning by doing rather than just watching videos.
One feature I found particularly interesting is the built-in hands-on verification. Instead of simply completing lessons, you'll submit projects and other practical work through GitHub, encouraging you to build a portfolio as you learn.
Cost: Free
Best for: Anyone looking for a structured, hands-on path to learning cloud computing from beginner to job-ready.
🌟 Community Finds
One of my favorite things about this series has been seeing people share opportunities, communities, and resources that others might not have discovered otherwise.
CALEC Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
Shared by Francis (@francistrdev).
The Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education, and Communities (CALEC) is a nonprofit organization that offers fully remote volunteer and internship opportunities for people interested in using their skills to support multilingual literacy and education.
One thing I liked is the variety of roles available. Whether you're a student looking for practical experience or a professional wanting to contribute to a meaningful project, there are opportunities across software development, content creation, publishing, outreach, marketing, and grant writing.
Most roles require around 10 hours per week, making them easier to balance alongside work or university. CALEC also welcomes international volunteers and can provide verification for university community service requirements and CPT/OPT hours where applicable.
If you're interested in gaining experience while contributing to an educational nonprofit, this looks like a worthwhile opportunity to explore.
Who it's for: Students, graduates, and professionals interested in volunteering or gaining nonprofit experience
Format: Fully remote (~10 hours/week)
Cost: Free
🔗 CALEC Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
Thank you to Francis (@francistrdev) for thinking of the radar and sharing this with the community. It really means a lot 💙
I'd love for this section to keep growing.
If you've come across an opportunity, fellowship, grant, hackathon, conference, community, resource, or anything else you think more people should know about, feel free to share it in the comments.
If I feature it in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.
One small request: If you're sharing an opportunity, please avoid posting raw URLs directly in the comments. DEV sometimes filters them before I get a chance to see them.
A short description alongside the link makes it much easier for me to review and potentially feature it in a future edition.
💙 Reader Updates
One of my favorite parts of writing Dev Opportunity Radar has been hearing from people who discovered something they otherwise might have missed.
If you discovered an opportunity through the radar, applied to something, joined a community, attended an event, or simply found a resource you hadn't seen before, I'd genuinely love to hear about it.
You don't need to have been accepted or have a big success story to share. Sometimes simply discovering the right opportunity at the right time is already a win.
If you'd like to share an update, feel free to leave a comment on this edition. With your permission, I may feature it in a future 💙 Reader Updates section and tag you so other readers can celebrate your journey too.
I hope this section gradually becomes a place where we can celebrate those stories together, one update at a time.
👋 Until Next Friday
Before I go, I just want to say thank you.
Six editions ago, this started as a simple idea: to help people discover opportunities they otherwise might have missed.
Since then, people have shared Community Finds, suggested opportunities for future editions, and helped make the radar better each week.
Seeing people contribute, recommend opportunities, and help others discover things they might have otherwise missed has been one of the most rewarding parts of putting this series together. It reminds me that the radar is becoming more than just a weekly roundup. It's gradually becoming something we're building together.
If you come across an opportunity, fellowship, grant, hackathon, conference, community, resource, or anything else you think more people should know about, I'd love to hear about it. Every Community Find starts with someone taking a moment to share something they think others might benefit from discovering.
And if you discovered something through the radar, whether you applied to an opportunity, joined a community, attended an event, or simply found a resource you hadn't seen before, I'd love to hear about that too. With your permission, I may feature your experience in a future 💙 Reader Updates section and tag you so other readers can celebrate your journey as well.
The goal of this series hasn't changed:
Help people discover opportunities they otherwise might have missed.
My hope is that this slowly becomes our radar, not just mine.
Thank you for reading, for sharing, and for being part of the journey.
If you'd like to catch future editions, consider following me on DEV and bookmarking the series.
I'll be back next Friday with more opportunities, resources, and Community Finds.
See you next Friday 👋
🗂️ Dev Opportunity Radar Archive
If this is your first time discovering the series, you can browse previous editions and Community Finds here:
👉 Dev Opportunity Radar Archive
Every edition, Community Find, and helpful link is collected there, so if you ever miss an edition, you'll know exactly where to find it.
Top comments (5)
What opportunities, communities, grants, fellowships, hackathons, conferences, or resources have you come across recently that deserve more attention?
I am always looking for things to include in future editions, so feel free to share anything interesting you've found. If I feature one of your finds in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you.
If you discovered an opportunity through the radar, applied to something, joined a community, attended an event, or simply found something you hadn't seen before, I'd genuinely love to hear about that too. With your permission, I'd be happy to feature your update in a future 💙 Reader Updates section.
Small request: If you're sharing a link, please avoid posting raw URLs directly. DEV sometimes filters them before I get a chance to see the comment.
Instead, use the opportunity name as the link text, for example:
[Flow Fellowship](https://example.com), and include a short description of what it is.This is such a valuable roundup—thank you for taking the time to curate and share all of these opportunities! 🙌
I really appreciate how you've brought together startup programs, open-source grants, AI opportunities, and funding in one place. It saves a lot of time compared to searching across dozens of websites, and it's especially helpful for developers who are always looking for ways to learn, contribute, and grow.
I also like that the list covers a variety of career stages, from students and early-career developers to founders and experienced contributors. That makes the post useful for a much wider audience.
Please keep this series going! Posts like these have a good chance of helping someone discover their next project, internship, grant, or even a startup opportunity. You've officially become my "opportunity radar" so I don't have to keep 47 tabs open anymore. :D
Looking forward to the next edition. Thanks again for giving back to the developer community!
Reading this genuinely made me smile, Divyanshi 🧡
One thing I'm always hoping for is exactly what you mentioned: bringing together different kinds of opportunities in one place so people don't have to spend hours searching across dozens of websites.
And I have to say... becoming your "opportunity radar" so you don't need 47 tabs open anymore has to be one of my favorite compliments the series has received 😄
Thank you for reading every week, for taking the time to leave such thoughtful comments, and for all the encouragement. It really does keep me motivated to continue the series 😀
Appreciate the work you put into this. Thank you!
Thank you so much 💙
I really appreciate it. And thanks again for sharing the MLH hackathon a little while back. Community Finds like yours help make the series better each week.
Hope you enjoy the upcoming editions too 😀