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Welcome to the UAE’s flagship contest for mobile app development.
This is your chance to turn your ideas into the next big app. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, or simply app-curious, this Championship is your playground. Compete to win a prize fund to compete for a share of over $720,000 in prizes, dedicated to building your app, dedicated to building your business and developing your app.
This is your chance to turn your ideas into the next big app. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, or simply app-curious, this Championship is your playground. Compete to win a prize fund to compete for a share of over $720,000 in prizes, dedicated to building your app, dedicated to building your business and developing your app.
End Date28 Dec 2025 Funding AmountUSD 150k Funding Resource TypeInnovation Award
Funding ProviderDubai Chamber of Digital Economy
Innovation Award
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy
This is your chance to turn your ideas into the next big app. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, or simply app-curious, this Championship is your playground. Compete to win a prize fund to compete for a share of over $720,000 in prizes, dedicated to building your app, dedicated to building your business and developing your app.
1) Best Youth App
For young creators 21 years and under with creative, innovative ideas.
Are you under 21 years of age, with a great idea for a mobile app? Showcase your creativity and tech innovation and get the chance to shape the future of your generation.
2) Most Impactful App
For the idea that creates the best impact on society
Does your app solve key challenges in Dubai? Can it positively impact the world? This is your chance to be recognized for your innovative ideas that can shape the future.
3) Most Innovative App
For apps that push the boundaries of innovation
Highlight how your app is changing the game or tackling overlooked problems with a fresh approach.
4) Longevity App of the Year
Are you ready to shape the future of healthy living?
Step into one of the world’s fastest-growing industries: longevity and wellness. Frompreventive care and mental well-being, to smart lifestyle tracking, this is your chance todesign solutions that help people live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
• Open to students, tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, innovators, and app experts from all around the world.
• The minimum age is 14 years old.
• Individual entries and team entries are accepted. Maximum team size 6
• Each entry must be an original mobile app idea.
• You cannot participate with a fully developed mobile app. Apps must be at an ideation stage, or in the form of an existing business you are trying to digitise.
• All submissions must adhere to the deadlines and guidelines.
• Participants must respect intellectual property rights and avoid plagiarism.
• Participation in the pre-launch training programs and webinars is recommended but not mandatory.
• Follow all competition updates and announcements through the official channels.
