The challenge will welcome organizations from around the globe! Organizations must be part of the Microsoft Partner Network and submit a valid MPN ID on the entry form. See the How to Enter steps for full details.

However, organizations will be disqualified if they are based in a nation, state, province, or territory where U.S. or local law prohibits participating in the competition or receiving a prize.

The challenge is NOT open to individuals or teams of individuals.

See rules section 3 for further eligibility restrictions.

Main Requirement: Build and submit an app for Microsoft Teams that can be published into Microsoft’s AppSource app store.

Your Application Must Be New to AppSource
You’re welcome to rebuild an app you’ve previously made for other communication platforms, but your app cannot have been previously published on Microsoft’s AppSource app store.

*Be sure to build your app following these guidelines so your app can be published on Microsoft’s AppSource app store.*

Bonus Prize Categories:
Bonus prizes are available for applications submitted to at least one of the following categories:

• Healthcare: Applications that enhance healthcare provider experiences and patient outcomes by streamlining care coordination. 
• Education: Applications that improve virtual and distance learning, including tools for students, institutions, employees, and hobbyists interested in learning.
• Productivity: Applications that reduce manual labor, save time, and boost organization productivity.

How to Enter:

You can skip steps 1 and 2 if you already have an MPN and an M365 developer account.

• Step 1: Sign up your organization with the Microsoft Partner Network 
• Step 2: Open a Microsoft365 developer account
• Step 3: Review the AppSource publication guidelines and approval process
• Step 4: Build your application for Microsoft Teams
• Step 5: Submit your entry to Devpost (including your numeric MPN ID) AND submit your app to AppSource before 5pm ET on March 1st, 2021