Black Tech Saturdays Fires Up Q3 with New Events, Empowerment, and $75K Tech Challenges
- G2MDA
- Jul 8
- 2 min read
Black Tech Saturdays is back—and Q3 is packed with power moves.After a brief holiday pause, Detroit’s most energizing tech movement is picking up momentum fast. From AI-driven MVP builds to $75K tech challenges, Black Tech Saturdays (BTS) is offering a full pipeline of opportunity, community, and bold innovation.
Here’s everything coming your way:
Saturday, July 12 – MVP Builder Session
Presented by: Syndicate for General Intelligence x Black Tech Saturdays 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
Go from idea to AI-powered app—fast. In this hands-on session, you’ll:
Use ChatGPT, automation tools, and lean methods to prototype your app
Build a smart, sustainable budget
Learn directly from 4 powerhouse founders:Darrell Marshall, Brandon Cooper, Erin Reddick, and Michael Polk
Walk away with a demo, roadmap, and investor-ready game plan
Perfect for AI-curious creators, product thinkers, and first-time founders.
Monday, July 14 – Storytelling & Pitch Deck Workshop
Led by: Mykolas RambusA great idea needs a great story. Learn to:
Sharpen your story and pitch with clarity
Create pitch decks that connect with funders and partners
Receive personalized feedback to strengthen your presentation
Coworking Day – July 22 | “Where Healing Meets Hustle”
Location: TBD | Starts at 9:00 AM
🧘 9:00 AM: Sound Healing with Dr. Rose MotenReset your nervous system and find focus
💻 All Day: Bring your laptop, your people, and get things done
🎤 4:00 PM: "5 by $1K" Live Pitch Competition60-second pitches. No slides. Just you and your idea. Five winners walk away with $1,000 on the spot.
September 26–27 – Detroit Digital Empowerment Summit
Theme: Dream Out Loud. Dream Together. OWN THE DREAM.'
This is not just a conference—it’s a call to shape Detroit’s future.
$75,000 Tech Challenge powered by Rocket Giving Fund
Submit bold tech solutions focused on equity, access, and real-world impact
Winners gain funding and the chance to lead change across the city and beyond
Apply to speak, teach, host a workshop, or lead a tech experience.
August 13 – AfroFuture Pitch Competition
💸 $10K Prize Pitch your idea that’s bold, culture-shifting, and made for real impact.This is more than a pitch—it’s a portal to the future.
Mass Tech Adoption Challenge
Start in Detroit. Scale nationwide.
Calling all tech leaders, educators, community organizers, and creatives:Submit tools that bridge digital access in underrepresented communities.No vanity apps—real tools for real impact.
Coming Soon: BTS Merch Site
It’s almost here.The new Black Tech Saturdays merch store is dropping soon—featuring bold apparel that speaks growth, culture, and tech loudly.
From pitch decks to sound healing, Black Tech Saturdays is opening doors for every kind of innovator. Whether you’re an aspiring founder, creative mind, or tech enthusiast—this is your moment to show up.
With purpose and power,— The Black Tech Saturdays Team
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