Global AI Hackathon
Hosted by MIT RAISE and App Inventor Foundation
The Global AI Hackathon is a free, virtual hackathon that encourages people of all ages around the world to build AI apps for a cause. The goal of the competition is to develop an AI app using MIT App Inventor that aligns with one of the competition’s theme and demonstrates creativity, social impact, design thinking, and technical skill. Winners receive an all-expenses paid trip to present their projects at the MIT AI & Education Summit in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
App Inventor Regional Appathons
Hosted by official partners and endorsed by App Inventor Foundation
The App Inventor Regional Appathon program aims to bring the appathon experience to a global audience by collaborating with regional organizations to launch official App Inventor competitions across multiple languages and locales. Framed by computational action, Regional Appathons provide opportunities for students across the world to develop AI skills, design thinking, and social-emotional intelligence. Local judges will provide better contexts for understanding the impact of students’ projects in their own communities and cultures. Regional Appathon competitions culminate in a final showcase in their region where students present their apps, network with industry judges, and participate in an awards ceremony. Winning students will be invited to present their projects at the MIT AI Education Summit.
Regional Appathon Taiwan
Hosted by Taiwan Ministry of Education
Japan Wagamama Awards
Hosted by IRODORI, Inc.
MIT App Inventor
Summer Appathon
Co-hosted by MIT App Inventor and App Inventor Foundation
The Summer Appathon is a marathon-like event for all ages to build apps that will help someone in need or make a difference in your community. The most recent Summer Appathon ran from July 16 to July 30, 2023. Learn more about the winning projects below
Hosted by the App Inventor Foundation, App of the Season is a free, virtual appathon that encourages dreamers, changemakers, and doers around the world to build mobile apps for a cause. The goal of the competition is to develop a mobile app using App Inventor that aligns with the competition theme and best demonstrates technical skill, design, creativity, and impact. The inaugural App of the Season competition ran from February through May 2023.