Apps Up 2021 Europe | Huawei HMS App Innovation Contest

Huawei HMS App Innovation Contest aims to inspire talented students and developers across the globe to create seamless, smart, and innovative applications, and explore the future of digital intelligence.  This contest is open to developers from all over the world on the global contest site.  To make this reality, our team will equip you with open and free to use Huawei HMS Core capabilities that provide over 65 services & 15K scenario-based APIs.  For instance, with Huawei ML capability, you can help create intelligent waste classification solutions that help people accurately sort domestic waste, or Map kit empowers you to create green travel solutions that encourage to people to walk or cycle instead of driving etc. All the SDKs are Android based, so you will find the tools convenient to use.  WHO CAN ENTER
Mobile app & game developers (enterprise and individuals)
Students
Developer enthusiasts
Whether you have an existing app or a great idea for a new one, join Apps UP to create a connected future powered by apps.  HOW DOES THIS WORK

Round 1:  Registration and Submission
Register for the challenge on Devpost or the contest Official Website. Create applications that integrate HMS Core open capabilities and submit entries on the Official Website or Devpost Hackathon Website. 

Due date: 
18:00 on 5th September (GMT+2)
 

Round 2: Preliminary Review and Finalist Announcement
The judging panel will review the submitted works and select 20 works from each region for the Public Review and Finals stages. 

6th September – 24:00 on 9th September (GMT+2)

Round 3: Public Review
Shortlisted works will be exhibited on the contest’s official website and HUAWEI AppGallery during a global promotional period until 24:00 on 23rd September (GMT+2), and further selections will be based on the number of votes and downloads that each shortlisted work receives from the public. 

10th September – 24:00 on 23rd September (GMT+2)

Round 4: Finals
Each region will hold its own finals in October. The judging panel will rank the 20 shortlisted works according to a comprehensive scoring formula, in which the judging panel and public rating scores are added. 

October