over 2 years ago

And the winner is...

The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news! Go to the Microsoft Teams App Development Challenge gallery to congratulate the winners and check out all of the awesome submissions.

Even though the competition is over, you don't have to stop coding. Update your portfolio to inform your followers about new projects and get feedback from fellow hackers.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.

over 2 years ago

Final call for submissions

There are only 3 days left to complete your submission for Microsoft Teams App Development Challenge.

over 2 years ago

One week to go!

There’s only one week left to enter your submission to the Microsoft Teams App Development Challenge.  Don’t wait until the last minute - submissions are due March 1st before 5pm EDT.

Requirement Reminder

Don’t forget: Your app must be submitted to Devpost (including your numeric MPN ID) and to AppSource before 5pm ET on March 1st, 2021

Make sure you are familiar with the requirements for submitting to Microsoft’s AppSource, too!

You are almost to the finish line!

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.

over 2 years ago

Getting MPN ID, AppSource, and Teams Tech Help

Hi Microsoft Teams Builders!

We can’t wait to see what everyone is creating. We know some of you have requested additional support. To streamline getting the questions into the hands of the best group to answer it, we have a couple of steps that you will need to take:

  1. Submit a ticket directly to Microsoft: Teams Tech Help | AppSource or Partner Network Help

  2. Fill in this short form for Devpost that includes the support ticket number

We’ll do our best to get your tickets reviewed!

If you already provided a support ticket number to Devpost in the Discussion forum,…

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over 2 years ago

Good news: We’re extending the submission deadline!

Hi Teams Developers!

We’re happy to announce that we’re pushing the deadline back. Submissions are now due March 1st before 5:00pm ET. (Find out what time that is in your city).

This change will give you a bit more time to get published in AppSource. Remember, your app must be submitted to AppSource by the deadline, but you’ll have until March 22nd to go live. Use the extra time to submit early!

We can’t wait to see what you create!

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.

over 2 years ago

One week left to deadline - keep going!

There’s only one week left to enter your submission to the Microsoft Teams App Development Challenge.  Don’t wait until the last minute - submissions are due February 8th before 5pm EDT. (Find out what time that is in your city)

Start your submission now

Starting a submission is a good way to make sure that your project meets the requirements. There’s nothing worse than getting to the deadline, only to realize that you’re missing a key component. Remember: once you submit a project, you can keep editing it as needed at any time prior to the…

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over 2 years ago

Two weeks to go – submit early!

There are two weeks left to enter your submission to the Microsoft Teams App Development Challenge.  Submissions are due February 8th before 5pm EDT. (Find out what time that is in your city)

If you haven't started a submission yet, please do so now. (We’ll walk you through our submission form process if you need help.)  And if you've just recently joined the challenge, explore the Resources Tab and your “to-do” list for more info to help you get started.

Make sure you are familiar with the requirements for submitting to Microsoft’s AppSource, too!

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over 2 years ago

Three weeks to go

There are three weeks remaining in the Microsoft Teams App Development Challenge. Submissions are due February 8th before 5pm EDT. (Find out what time that is in your city)

Happy Building!

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.

over 2 years ago

Four Weeks to Go

There are just four weeks remaining in the Microsoft Teams App Development Challenge. Submissions are due February 8th before 5:00pm EDT. 

Start your submission now

Starting a submission is a good way to make sure that your app meets the requirements. There’s nothing worse than getting to the deadline, only to realize that you’re missing a key component. Remember: once you submit a project on Devpost, you can keep editing it as needed at any time prior to the submission deadline. Need a primer on how the submission form works? Head over to our submission form tutorial. 

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almost 3 years ago

You’re Halfway There - Keep Going!

We are halfway through the Microsoft Teams App Development Challenge and are already so amazed by the impressive creativity and innovation we are seeing as businesses build Teams apps that increase collaboration and productivity.

We are confident these new apps will help promote workplace connectivity as we work through the issues presented by 2020 and offer a path forward into a better remote working environment.

Keep up the great work!

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.

almost 3 years ago

Submit your MPN ID early

Whether you’re thinking of building an app that encourages social interaction amidst the current work lifestyle or an app that is the next big project management tool, we encourage you to have ready one essential component to become eligible for prizes: your MPN ID. Once you have this, start your submission form and include it so we know you’re planning to enter. You’ll be able to keep editing your submission until the deadline. 

You’ll need to complete some operational steps before receiving your MPN ID, so don’t wait until the last minute.

Get this step out of the…

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almost 3 years ago

Did you know?! Fun Hack Fact Friday

Did you know?!

Alon Ekelund took home the prize for the Best Teams Integration Hack Productivity 4 Challenge for his app, iGlobe CRM Microsoft Team App.  He wanted to share these brief tips to help you in your app building journey this time around.

In his words, here is what a great Teams App should have: 

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almost 3 years ago

Resources + Requirements to Help Keep you on Track

Figuring out where to start with your project can sometimes be a hurdle in your building journey.  The Resources Tab can be a great place to find your footing and take advantage of the documents and other helpful tips

In addition to having the tools and resources you need to complete the requirements of the challenge, you also want to pay close attention to what makes your submission eligible for judging and prizes.  Below is a reminder: 

  • Main Requirement: Businesses are invited to build new apps for Microsoft Teams that can be published into Microsoft’s AppSource app store. 
  • You're …

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