Showcase info for students
Learn about our annual Showcase and how to enter
Get help with your entry
On this page, you will find extra support for your Apps for Good Showcase entry. You can see presentations on how to prepare a pitch, how to make a video, and profiles on some of the best products. Take a look at previous Showcase entries here. You can also get in touch by emailing our education team at education@appsforgood.org for personalised help.
What do Showcase entrants receive?
Entrants
- Feedback on their projects from volunteers from the tech industry
- A certificate for entering
- The opportunity to practise presenting their work to volunteers from leading tech companies
Shortlisted Entrants
- Promotion on our social media channels & website
- The opportunity to pitch their idea to a virtual panel of experts from leading businesses
Judges Favourites
- Further promotion on our social media channels & website
- Follow up engagement opportunities with the category supporter
Things to consider before submitting
As you prepare to enter the Showcase, consider the answer to these questions.
Who are your target users?
- Describe your target users
- We’re looking closely at whether you have identified a well-defined market for your product
What problem is your idea trying to solve?
- Can you clearly communicate the problem you’re trying to solve?
- Your ideation activities and problem statement will help you with this section
What solution does your idea provide?
- You need to explain in detail how your product will help people with the problem you have identified
- Your problem statement should help you with this section
- Consider which features you have used in your design
An overview of the shortlisting criteria
We are looking for solutions that demonstrate innovative thinking and stand out from the rest. Judges' favourites are selected by our shortlisters and top companies from throughout the UK.
Our shortlisters are asked to:
- Provide constructive feedback via an optional comment box.
- Rate submissions based on the three things below.
1. Idea
How well does the solution address the problem?
Shortlisters are looking for an innovative and thoroughly developed solution addressing a clearly defined and researched problem.
2. Product
How well do the features and prototype bring the idea to life?
Shortlisters are looking for thoughtful and user-centered features and an excellent working prototype.
3. Overall project
How well presented and clear is the overall project?
Shortlisters are looking for projects that are professionally presented and clear throughout.
Common questions from students
1. What happens after you enter?
Your teacher will be sent an email to confirm you have entered the Apps for Good Showcase. The email will also include a record of what you entered into the Showcase entry form.
2. What do the Judges look for?
See the judging criteria above.
3. How are the showcase entries chosen?
All entries are sent to a team of Shortlisters, where they're reviewed and rated several times. The Apps for Good team then reviews the ratings and comments for the projects. Based on this information, 3 are selected to be showcased for each category.
4. When will teams know if they are being showcased?
Your teacher will be informed if your entry is being showcased by 19th May 2025.
5. What's expected of showcased submissions?
Showcased submissions get the chance to pitch virtually to a panel of experts in the week commencing 16th June 2025. Showcased entries will also compete for votes in our online People’s Choice Award.