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TKS (The Knowledge Society) is a 10-month innovation program for teens ages 13–17 that blends emerging technology exploration, project-based learning, and mentorship to help students build real solutions and future skills.

$2,000,000 in prizes. Build with Gemini. Ship products that impact the world.

This six week summer residency offers visual artists the opportunity to be immersed in studio-based research and creative practice, mentored by leading faculty.

Whether it's your first agent or your fiftieth - Slack is where it ships.

The Startmate Accelerator lights a fire underneath your early stage company. Spend 12 weeks laser-focused on setting the foundations for exponential growth.

Open Call: Rauschenberg Residencies 2026/27 ZKM [...] In 1966, Armory Hall in New York City hosted "9 Evenings: Theater and Engineering," a visionary collaboration between artists and engineers from Bell Labs. This event led to the creation of the nonprofit organization E.A.T. – Experiments in Art and Technology. The artist Robert Rauschenberg, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in 2025, was right in the middle of it as a co-founder. Since its founding, the ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe has embraced a forward-looking approach to technology and media art, in which technological developments and socio-political issues go hand in hand. In collaboration with and thanks to the support of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, the Department of Artistic Research & Development, the ZKM Hertzlab, is offering three artistic research residencies in 2026. These "Rauschenberg Residencies" provide artists working at the intersection of performative art and creative technology with a unique opportunity to draw inspiration from Rauschenberg's dedication to E.A.T. - Experiments in Art and Technology and envision the future. [...] Application process [...] Residency Details [...] • Duration: 3 months (October 1, 2026 – December 18, 2026), plus a final rehearsal week with a public showcase (January 7–15, 2027). • Locations: On site at ZKM Hertzlab with studios and rehearsal rooms provided (studios, sound studios, wet lab, VR lab, co-working space), showcase in the Kubus (versatile venue with ~100 seats) • Showcase: Presentation of the results in a public showcase on Friday, January 15, 2027 [...] • Technological openness: From slide projectors to projection mapping, from Arduino to Lidar, from Eliza to Alexa: we are less interested in tech buzzwords than in a compelling connection between the theme and the selected technology and in the creative use of the selected method [...] • Formal openness: Digital theater is characterized by its combination of performative art and the use of technology. All forms of connection are welcome and permitted: dance, performance, spoken or musical theater, physical or object theater, mixed and hybrid formats [...] Thematic focus [...] • Reference to the central themes of the ZKM Hertzlab (see focal points under ZKM Hertzlab) • Inspiration from E.A.T.'s "Projects Outside Art" (including "City Agriculture," "Children and Communication," "Recreation & Play"). The ZKM Archive, which has housed the Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.) archive package with expanded material since 1999 and is available for research during the residency. This includes correspondence and informational materials from group members, as well as publications and slides. [...] • €1,000 subsidy for travel expenses • Accommodation in a ZKM artist flatshare apartment • €4,000 scholarship • Up to €2,500 for material costs • Mentoring & support [...] • Portfolio: Relevant digital theater works or interactive performative works using technology from the last 5 years • Concept: Description of the project with content and technological approach, schedule, and brief cost plan (maximum 2 DIN A4 pages) [...] • You must have valid health insurance or international health insurance for Germany at the start of the residency. • The ZKM can assist with visa applications by providing letters of invitation, for which the artist must pay the costs. • There are three places available for three individuals. Team applications are possible in principle, but the ZKM cannot cover additional accommodation or travel costs. [...] Application deadline: Sunday, April 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Central European Time CET [...] Please send your applications in a single PDF file to Silke Sutter at image@zkm.de. [...] The artistic research residency is sponsored by [...] ZKM Center for Art and Media

2026 Fellowship [...] 2026 FLAHERTY FELLOWSHIP [...] The 2026 Flaherty Fellowship program will welcome a cohort of 15 in-person Fellows in Vermont and 15 online Fellows, offering an immersive experience during the 71st Flaherty Seminar. We seek Fellows who demonstrate a strong commitment to community engagement in their profession, practice, or field of study. [...] Applications for the 2026 Flaherty Fellowship are now open. The deadline for Fellowship applications is Tuesday, June 9, at 11:59 PM ET. Fellowship spots are highly competitive. [...] 2026 Fellowships offered through our Open Call [...] All Fellowships are offered at no cost to their recipients, thanks to our many Fellowship Partners. In 2026, eight In-Person and nine Online Fellowship recipients will be selected via our Open Call. The remaining slots are underwritten by academic institutions who select the Fellowship recipients internally. [...] Applications for the 2026 Fellowship are now OPEN. [...] Apply Now for the 2026 Flaherty Fellowship

A fellowship program providing high-intensity AI and software training to American workers from diverse backgrounds, connecting exceptional graduates with job opportunities at Palantir and its partners nationwide.

Where the next generation of transatlantic founders win up to £1.7 million in investment, alongside the connections and momentum that define their next chapter. [...] Founders of the Future is Tech Nation’s flagship international competition for founders aged 25-and-under, built to discover and champion the best young builders from both sides of the Atlantic. It culminates in a live finale at London Tech Week. [...] Founders of the Future is a brand-new competition from London Tech Week built to find them. There’s no shortage of pitch competitions, but almost none are designed specifically for this generation: under-26 founders, with a global stage, real VC investment on the table, and a transatlantic cohort. [...] An independent judging panel will select 6 finalists to pitch live at London Tech Week, Europe’s premier technology festival bringing together 45,000+ attendees from 128 countries and 600+ speakers (recent headline names include Sir Keir Starmer and Jensen Huang). [...] Backed by a network of world-class VCs and angels, finalists will compete for the chance to win up to £1,700,000 in investment. [...] Founders, here’s the journey in four steps: [...] Step 1: Get Nominated / Apply Enter the competition via our application form. [...] Step 2: Evaluation Our expert judging panel reviews the cohort against five criteria: value proposition, competitive advantage, traction, team experience, and potential to scale. [...] Step 3: Get Selected Be chosen as one of 6 finalists for the London Tech Week live finale. [...] Step 4: Win Big Be crowned one of the Founders of the Future winners, taking home up to £1.7m in investment and thousands in perks. [...] 💷 £1.7 million investment opportunity [...] Pitch for investment from some world-class VCs (investment terms below in FAQs) [...] A rare opportunity to be part of a curated cohort spanning the UK/Ireland and the [...] built for founders [...] Tech Week finale [...] Pitch live at Europe’s premier tech festival. Six finalists. One stage. 45,000+ attendees from 128 countries watching. [...] Founder eligibility: Aged 25-and-under on 9th June 2026 [...] Geography: Based in the UK, Ireland or US [...] Stage: Bootstrap to Series A Sector: Sector-agnostic [...] Tech Nation and Founders Forum have a strong track record of discovering and championing the unicorn founders of tomorrow. Our flagship Rising Stars competition has supported startups like Bumble ($14b Nasdaq listing), Wise ($11b LSE listing), DeepMind ($650m Google acquisition), Supercell ($10.2b Tencent acquisition) and many more. [...] There are multiple steps to the competition process and we strongly recommend you save the dates for each stage in case you are selected for the shortlist and/or final. [...] April: Nominations open [...] May 14th: Nominations close [...] End of May: 6 finalists announced [...] June 9th: Live finale at London Tech Week [...] Applicants are judged against five core criteria: value proposition, competitive advantage, current traction, experience of founders and teams, and potential to scale. If you meet the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. [...] No – Founders of the Future is transatlantic. Eligible founders can be based in the UK, Ireland or the US. [...] Finalists receive access to a prize stack worth thousands (credits/perks). Winners receive up to £1.7m in investment.

MongoDB for Startups is a technical support and credits program that helps early-stage companies build, scale, and succeed using MongoDB Atlas, the multi-cloud database platform. Participants receive credits, support, and ecosystem access to accelerate development.

AWS Activate is Amazon Web Services– flagship startup support program offering promotional AWS credits and related resources to help early-stage companies build, launch, and scale their technology on AWS. Founders can apply for the Activate Founders package to receive $1,000 in AWS credits

PostHog for Startups is a startup support program that gives early-stage teams up to $50,000 in PostHog Cloud credits plus additional perks to help startups build and optimize their products

Semi-annual fellowship investing $100K SAFE (<1% equity) in founders.

CODORRA 2026 Global Cybersecurity & AI Hackathon [...] 72-Hour Intensive [...] CODORRA 2026 [...] The global cybersecurity and AI marathon. 48 hours of building, 24 hours of learning from industry pioneers. [...] 48h Build • 24h Learning [...] Codorra 2026 is a globally distributed hackathon designed for builders who want to push the boundaries of security and intelligence. [...] 100% Online • Global [...] Submissions [...] Unstop + GitHub [...] AI, Web & Security [...] Judging Criteria [...] • Idea quality & relevance • Technical execution • Real-world impact [...] Pick one primary track for judging; crossover projects are welcome. [...] Open Innovation [...] Have a unique idea that doesn't fit the specific categories? The Open Innovation track is for high-impact projects across any tech domain. We value creativity, utility, and raw technical brilliance above all else.Register to participate [...] Generative AI, LLMs, machine learning models, and AI-powered productivity tooling.Details [...] Scalable SaaS, Web3/Decentralized apps, and high-performance web architectures.Details [...] Network security, AppSec, threat intelligence, and cryptographic privacy products.Details [...] Hacking begins [...] 48-hour build window opens. [...] Opening Keynote [...] Official Kickoff [...] Submission deadline [...] Project must be submitted on Devpost before 4 PM IST. [...] Closing ceremony & prizes [...] Ready to build? [...] Join thousands of builders in the world's most intensive 72-hour marathon. Free forever.

TKS (The Knowledge Society) is a 10-month innovation program for teens ages 13–17 that blends emerging technology exploration, project-based learning, and mentorship to help students build real solutions and future skills.

$2,000,000 in prizes. Build with Gemini. Ship products that impact the world.

This six week summer residency offers visual artists the opportunity to be immersed in studio-based research and creative practice, mentored by leading faculty.

Whether it's your first agent or your fiftieth - Slack is where it ships.

The Startmate Accelerator lights a fire underneath your early stage company. Spend 12 weeks laser-focused on setting the foundations for exponential growth.

Open Call: Rauschenberg Residencies 2026/27 ZKM [...] In 1966, Armory Hall in New York City hosted "9 Evenings: Theater and Engineering," a visionary collaboration between artists and engineers from Bell Labs. This event led to the creation of the nonprofit organization E.A.T. – Experiments in Art and Technology. The artist Robert Rauschenberg, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in 2025, was right in the middle of it as a co-founder. Since its founding, the ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe has embraced a forward-looking approach to technology and media art, in which technological developments and socio-political issues go hand in hand. In collaboration with and thanks to the support of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, the Department of Artistic Research & Development, the ZKM Hertzlab, is offering three artistic research residencies in 2026. These "Rauschenberg Residencies" provide artists working at the intersection of performative art and creative technology with a unique opportunity to draw inspiration from Rauschenberg's dedication to E.A.T. - Experiments in Art and Technology and envision the future. [...] Application process [...] Residency Details [...] • Duration: 3 months (October 1, 2026 – December 18, 2026), plus a final rehearsal week with a public showcase (January 7–15, 2027). • Locations: On site at ZKM Hertzlab with studios and rehearsal rooms provided (studios, sound studios, wet lab, VR lab, co-working space), showcase in the Kubus (versatile venue with ~100 seats) • Showcase: Presentation of the results in a public showcase on Friday, January 15, 2027 [...] • Technological openness: From slide projectors to projection mapping, from Arduino to Lidar, from Eliza to Alexa: we are less interested in tech buzzwords than in a compelling connection between the theme and the selected technology and in the creative use of the selected method [...] • Formal openness: Digital theater is characterized by its combination of performative art and the use of technology. All forms of connection are welcome and permitted: dance, performance, spoken or musical theater, physical or object theater, mixed and hybrid formats [...] Thematic focus [...] • Reference to the central themes of the ZKM Hertzlab (see focal points under ZKM Hertzlab) • Inspiration from E.A.T.'s "Projects Outside Art" (including "City Agriculture," "Children and Communication," "Recreation & Play"). The ZKM Archive, which has housed the Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.) archive package with expanded material since 1999 and is available for research during the residency. This includes correspondence and informational materials from group members, as well as publications and slides. [...] • €1,000 subsidy for travel expenses • Accommodation in a ZKM artist flatshare apartment • €4,000 scholarship • Up to €2,500 for material costs • Mentoring & support [...] • Portfolio: Relevant digital theater works or interactive performative works using technology from the last 5 years • Concept: Description of the project with content and technological approach, schedule, and brief cost plan (maximum 2 DIN A4 pages) [...] • You must have valid health insurance or international health insurance for Germany at the start of the residency. • The ZKM can assist with visa applications by providing letters of invitation, for which the artist must pay the costs. • There are three places available for three individuals. Team applications are possible in principle, but the ZKM cannot cover additional accommodation or travel costs. [...] Application deadline: Sunday, April 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Central European Time CET [...] Please send your applications in a single PDF file to Silke Sutter at image@zkm.de. [...] The artistic research residency is sponsored by [...] ZKM Center for Art and Media

2026 Fellowship [...] 2026 FLAHERTY FELLOWSHIP [...] The 2026 Flaherty Fellowship program will welcome a cohort of 15 in-person Fellows in Vermont and 15 online Fellows, offering an immersive experience during the 71st Flaherty Seminar. We seek Fellows who demonstrate a strong commitment to community engagement in their profession, practice, or field of study. [...] Applications for the 2026 Flaherty Fellowship are now open. The deadline for Fellowship applications is Tuesday, June 9, at 11:59 PM ET. Fellowship spots are highly competitive. [...] 2026 Fellowships offered through our Open Call [...] All Fellowships are offered at no cost to their recipients, thanks to our many Fellowship Partners. In 2026, eight In-Person and nine Online Fellowship recipients will be selected via our Open Call. The remaining slots are underwritten by academic institutions who select the Fellowship recipients internally. [...] Applications for the 2026 Fellowship are now OPEN. [...] Apply Now for the 2026 Flaherty Fellowship

A fellowship program providing high-intensity AI and software training to American workers from diverse backgrounds, connecting exceptional graduates with job opportunities at Palantir and its partners nationwide.

Where the next generation of transatlantic founders win up to £1.7 million in investment, alongside the connections and momentum that define their next chapter. [...] Founders of the Future is Tech Nation’s flagship international competition for founders aged 25-and-under, built to discover and champion the best young builders from both sides of the Atlantic. It culminates in a live finale at London Tech Week. [...] Founders of the Future is a brand-new competition from London Tech Week built to find them. There’s no shortage of pitch competitions, but almost none are designed specifically for this generation: under-26 founders, with a global stage, real VC investment on the table, and a transatlantic cohort. [...] An independent judging panel will select 6 finalists to pitch live at London Tech Week, Europe’s premier technology festival bringing together 45,000+ attendees from 128 countries and 600+ speakers (recent headline names include Sir Keir Starmer and Jensen Huang). [...] Backed by a network of world-class VCs and angels, finalists will compete for the chance to win up to £1,700,000 in investment. [...] Founders, here’s the journey in four steps: [...] Step 1: Get Nominated / Apply Enter the competition via our application form. [...] Step 2: Evaluation Our expert judging panel reviews the cohort against five criteria: value proposition, competitive advantage, traction, team experience, and potential to scale. [...] Step 3: Get Selected Be chosen as one of 6 finalists for the London Tech Week live finale. [...] Step 4: Win Big Be crowned one of the Founders of the Future winners, taking home up to £1.7m in investment and thousands in perks. [...] 💷 £1.7 million investment opportunity [...] Pitch for investment from some world-class VCs (investment terms below in FAQs) [...] A rare opportunity to be part of a curated cohort spanning the UK/Ireland and the [...] built for founders [...] Tech Week finale [...] Pitch live at Europe’s premier tech festival. Six finalists. One stage. 45,000+ attendees from 128 countries watching. [...] Founder eligibility: Aged 25-and-under on 9th June 2026 [...] Geography: Based in the UK, Ireland or US [...] Stage: Bootstrap to Series A Sector: Sector-agnostic [...] Tech Nation and Founders Forum have a strong track record of discovering and championing the unicorn founders of tomorrow. Our flagship Rising Stars competition has supported startups like Bumble ($14b Nasdaq listing), Wise ($11b LSE listing), DeepMind ($650m Google acquisition), Supercell ($10.2b Tencent acquisition) and many more. [...] There are multiple steps to the competition process and we strongly recommend you save the dates for each stage in case you are selected for the shortlist and/or final. [...] April: Nominations open [...] May 14th: Nominations close [...] End of May: 6 finalists announced [...] June 9th: Live finale at London Tech Week [...] Applicants are judged against five core criteria: value proposition, competitive advantage, current traction, experience of founders and teams, and potential to scale. If you meet the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. [...] No – Founders of the Future is transatlantic. Eligible founders can be based in the UK, Ireland or the US. [...] Finalists receive access to a prize stack worth thousands (credits/perks). Winners receive up to £1.7m in investment.

MongoDB for Startups is a technical support and credits program that helps early-stage companies build, scale, and succeed using MongoDB Atlas, the multi-cloud database platform. Participants receive credits, support, and ecosystem access to accelerate development.

AWS Activate is Amazon Web Services– flagship startup support program offering promotional AWS credits and related resources to help early-stage companies build, launch, and scale their technology on AWS. Founders can apply for the Activate Founders package to receive $1,000 in AWS credits

PostHog for Startups is a startup support program that gives early-stage teams up to $50,000 in PostHog Cloud credits plus additional perks to help startups build and optimize their products

Semi-annual fellowship investing $100K SAFE (<1% equity) in founders.

CODORRA 2026 Global Cybersecurity & AI Hackathon [...] 72-Hour Intensive [...] CODORRA 2026 [...] The global cybersecurity and AI marathon. 48 hours of building, 24 hours of learning from industry pioneers. [...] 48h Build • 24h Learning [...] Codorra 2026 is a globally distributed hackathon designed for builders who want to push the boundaries of security and intelligence. [...] 100% Online • Global [...] Submissions [...] Unstop + GitHub [...] AI, Web & Security [...] Judging Criteria [...] • Idea quality & relevance • Technical execution • Real-world impact [...] Pick one primary track for judging; crossover projects are welcome. [...] Open Innovation [...] Have a unique idea that doesn't fit the specific categories? The Open Innovation track is for high-impact projects across any tech domain. We value creativity, utility, and raw technical brilliance above all else.Register to participate [...] Generative AI, LLMs, machine learning models, and AI-powered productivity tooling.Details [...] Scalable SaaS, Web3/Decentralized apps, and high-performance web architectures.Details [...] Network security, AppSec, threat intelligence, and cryptographic privacy products.Details [...] Hacking begins [...] 48-hour build window opens. [...] Opening Keynote [...] Official Kickoff [...] Submission deadline [...] Project must be submitted on Devpost before 4 PM IST. [...] Closing ceremony & prizes [...] Ready to build? [...] Join thousands of builders in the world's most intensive 72-hour marathon. Free forever.