Exadel Announces Appery.io COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon to Engage Global Developer Community
Global hackathon invites developers to build digital solutions designed to support individuals and businesses during coronavirus pandemic
April 30, 2020

Exadelwill be hosting the Appery.io COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon(link is external) that invites developers from all over the world to build digital solutions that solve challenges posed by the Coronavirus.

The Appery.io COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon begins April 22, 2020 at 9 a.m. PDT with final submissions due May 6, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. PDT. Applications will be judged by a panel of experts with up to $1,000 in cash prizes awarded.

Sign-up for the Appery.io COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon today(link is external)

Using Appery.io, a low-code application development platform created by Exadel and used by nearly 500,000 developers worldwide, participants are encouraged to build applications that help groups and businesses most impacted by COVID-19. Projects should focus on areas like healthcare, mental health, assistance for the elderly or vulnerable, improving remote work, financial stability or maintaining a sense of community. Developers are free to be as innovative and unique as possible with minimal restrictions on application type or theme.

Participants are welcome to register and submit their applications starting April 22, 2020. Submissions close May 6, 2020 and will be judged by a panel of experts according to a range of relevant criteria. A virtual, live ceremony will take place on May 10, 2020 where finalists will be recognized. Prizes will be awarded as follows:

1. First-Place - $1,000 and an Appery.io Annual Pro Subscription

2. Second-Place - $500 and an Appery.io Annual Pro Subscription

3. Third-Place - $250 and an Appery.io Annual Pro Subscription

For more information on how to get started, FAQ’s and guidelines please visit covid.appery.io(link is external)

“While physical interaction is being limited in many global communities, it’s important to find ways to connect and support one another in alternative settings,” said Fima Katz, CEO and President of Exadel. “By hosting this hackathon, we hope to bring together the developer community in a meaningful way where they can innovate and experiment with projects aimed at helping those who need it most. We look forward to reviewing and gaining inspiration from the submissions.”

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