Microsoft is back with a new Teams Apps Development Challenge! We're inviting ISVs and organizations worldwide to join us to build and publish either a new Microsoft Teams app, or enable a Teams app with a monetized transactable SaaS offer, for an opportunity to win cash and promotional prizes!

Choose from the tracks below for a chance to win from the $60,000 in prizes available! 

Tracks

New Teams App: Build a NEW Teams app that uses at least two collaborative features, is Azure Active Directory Single-Sign on enabled AND is published to Microsoft's AppSource

Subscription Track: Enable a Teams app with monetized subscription capabilities AND is published to Microsoft’s AppSource and Teams Store. (New apps are also welcome in the Subscription Track). 

Good luck and we look forward to reviewing your submissions!

Submitters must be part of an organization to participate. Eligible applications must submit for publication to Microsoft’s AppSource app store. 

How to Enter

Step 1: Register on the App Challenge Website by clicking the “Join this Challenge” button

Step 2: Create an MPN account in Partner Center - Partner Center | Microsoft Docs

Step 3: Join our Microsoft 365 Developer Program to get a free developer sandbox (optional)

Step 4: Review the AppSource publication guidelines and approval process

Step 5: Build your application for Microsoft Teams

Step 6: Submit your entry to Devpost (including your numeric MPN ID) AND submit your app to AppSource before 5:00 pm ET on May 23, 2022 

Requirements

  • Build a new Teams app that is published on Microsoft AppSource
    • Must be substantially different from any other app submitted by the same submitter/team/organization
    • Must be the original work of the submitter, be solely owned by the submitter, and not violate the IP rights of any other person or entity
  • Enable a Teams app with a monetized paid SaaS offer in the Microsoft AppSource and the Teams App Store.

Please review the track requirements tab for detailed information on what is required for your submission based on the track you choose.

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Prizes

$60,000 in prizes

First Place - New App

• $15,000 USD
• Featured in a Microsoft blog post following winner announcements

Second Place - New App

• $10,000 USD
• Featured in a Microsoft blog post following winner announcements

Third Place - New App

• $5,000 USD
• Featured in a Microsoft blog post following winner announcements

First Place - Subscription Offer

• $15,000 USD
• Featured in a Microsoft blog post following winner announcements

Second Place - Subscription Offer

• $10,000 USD
• Featured in a Microsoft blog post following winner announcements

Third Place - Subscription Offer

• $5,000 USD
• Featured in a Microsoft blog post following winner announcements

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

An internal panel of judges

An internal panel of judges
Microsoft

Judging Criteria

  • Quality of the app
    (Includes creativity and originality of the idea, and ability of app to drive engagement)
  • Technical implementation of the idea
    (Includes how well the idea was executed by the developer)
  • Potential business value and impact
    (Includes the extent to which the solution can help end users and businesses)

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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