@nneoma.near [Posted on DevHub](/devgovgigs.near/widget/Post?id=1867) ## Solution: 📦 Presenting the Hackbox Beta Cohort of 2023 [Hackbox](https://near.social/devgovgigs.near/widget/gigs-board.pages.Post?id=565) was created to provide a seamless plug-and-play solution for anyone looking to host a hackathon in their local community. As we introduce our Beta Cohort, spanning regions from Mexico, to the USA, and Nigeria, you'll see a vibrant mix of teams diving deep into civic tech, public goods, art innovation, and the exciting transition from Web2 to Web3. Let's take a closer look at what's cooking with #PoweredByHackbox! 🌟 📍Mexico City, Mexico 🇲🇽 (Oct 14-21) First up, it's **Open Web House** by @izcc.near (Open Web Academy), a hybrid hackathon where Spanish speakers unite to build blockchain prototypes using EVM and NEAR #BOS Register here: https://taikai.network/hackbox/hackathons/open-web-house-cdmx/overview Funding proposal [link](https://near.social/devgovgigs.near/widget/gigs-board.pages.Post?id=1143) 📍New York City, NY 🗽 (Oct 26-28) Next in line is **Hack-o-ween: Civic Tech Buildathon**, a 3-day IRL hackathon by @libertydao.near dedicated to solving NYC's challenges through solutions centered around blockchain technology, AI, open data, education, financial literacy, and more. Register here: https://taikai.network/hackbox/hackathons/HackoweenCivicTech Funding proposal [link](https://near.social/devgovgigs.near/widget/gigs-board.pages.Post?id=1485) 📍Tulsa, OK, USA 🎨 (Nov 3-5) **Art & Innovation Tulsa 2023** by @f8b2ff93a3ec24705bf0f7ccf0bbc983231f9bb494b90638b9c6099ec078d711 (Whitesquare) is up next, a weeklong hybrid hackathon where art meets tech. Dive into the world of XR, AI, and web3 and see how they're shaping the future of art. Ready to get creative? Register here: https://taikai.network/hackbox/hackathons/art-innovation/overview Funding proposal [link](https://near.social/devgovgigs.near/widget/gigs-board.pages.Post?id=1437) 📍Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬 (Nov 27-30) Finally, we have **WebFusion Lagos 2023** by the @near-africa.near Working Group, closing the show for the Hackbox Beta Cohort. It's all about bridging Web2 and Web3, making the transition to the Open Web a breeze for developers using NEAR's Blockchain OS. No need to learn new languages to build dApps! Dive in here: https://taikai.network/hackbox/hackathons/webfusionlagos/overview Funding proposal [link](https://near.social/devgovgigs.near/widget/gigs-board.pages.Post?id=1324) These hackathons are poised to inspire innovation, foster collaboration, and drive positive change in the NEAR ecosystem and beyond. Don't pass up the opportunity to be a part of the #OpenWeb movement. Join a #PoweredByHackbox hackathon happening in your vicinity by registering at the links above! Interested in hosting your own hackathon with Hackbox? We're constantly on the lookout for passionate hosts. **[Apply today](https://near.org/hackbox.near/widget/home)** to lead a future cohort of innovators and creators. **[Hackbox on TAIKAI](https://taikai.network/en/hackbox/about)**