BTS Creator Competition 2025
This isn’t just a contest. It’s a calling. We’re asking creators to show the world Detroit through the lens of Black Tech Saturdays, where Black innovation meets unapologetic creativity, where entrepreneurship and tech fuel a new economy, and where our culture doesn’t follow trends. We set them. We don’t want just cool videos. We want meaning. Your submission should reflect who we are and where we’re going.
Prize Pool: $3000 + Paid Creative Contracts
Deadline: May 24, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
How It Works
Create a video (max 90 seconds) that embodies the spirit of BTS.
Post it by May 24, 2025, 11:59 PM EST:
Instagram: Collab post with @BlackTechSaturdays
LinkedIn & Other Platforms: Tag @BlackTechSaturdays
Submit your video via the [official entry form].
Prizes
🥇 1st Place: $1,500 (Judges' Choice)
🥈 2nd Place: $1,000 (Judges' Choice)
🥉 3rd Place: $500 (Community Choice – Public Vote)
All winners will also receive paid creative contracts for the 2025 Detroit Digital Empowerment Summit.
Why Apply
Paid Opportunities: Winners earn a paid BTS creative contract for the 2025 Detroit Digital Empowerment Summit.
Future Work: All entrants will be considered for future BTS projects and campaigns.
Brand Exposure: Get featured on the exclusive BTS Creator Vendor List.
Build Your Network: Connect with Detroit’s leading innovators and creators.
Shape the Culture: Help define the future of Black tech, entrepreneurship, and creativity.
Judgining Cretieria
Originality and Soul
Storytelling Impact
Visual and Technical Excellence
Alignment with BTS values and mission
Disclaimer
By entering the BTS Creator Competition, all participants grant Black Tech Saturdays (BTS) the right to feature, share, and promote submitted content across BTS platforms and marketing channels. Submission does not guarantee selection for prizes or future opportunities. Winners will be selected based on the judging criteria outlined, and all decisions are final. BTS reserves the right to modify competition rules, deadlines, and prizes if necessary. By participating, you agree to these terms and represent that your submission is original and does not infringe on the rights of any third party.