The Kuwait App Idea Gathering is a competition where the talented compete to get their app idea marketed to the investors. All the intellectual property remains yours.

Do you have an idea that does solve any challenges? This is the place for you, whether you want to design and develop an app, create data visualization, or anything else you can think of!

maybe you’ll find something to inspire you.

Statistics and facts about mobile app usage

“Mobile apps are software applications designed to run on smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. They are typically available through app stores which are operated by the owners of the mobile operating system. By 2020, mobile apps are forecast to generate around 189 billion U.S. dollars in revenues via app stores and in-app advertising. Some of the most popular operating system-native stores are Apple’s App Store, Google Play, as well as Windows Phone Store and BlackBerry App World. As of June 2016, there were 2.2 million available apps at Google Play store and two billion apps available in the Apple’s App Store, the two leading app stores in the world”.  statista.com

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Anyone over the age of 15 who has a good idea for an app or an app in early stage of development, including students, developers, designers, and more. You can be a team. We only note that participants under 15 must have a parent or guardian approval and attend with them

Participants will need to register as teams. Participants will form project teams of 2-3 persons at Kuwait Apps events and teams will present their projects by creating a project page.

HOW WILL IT BE JUDGED?

Applications will be judged based on the entrepreneurial vision, user flow and design, monetization strategy, and the team's general ability to execute the app's proposed business plan.

We like good ideas...but we prefer those that can also generate revenue. 

How do you win?

Step one: Apply.

After applying, your application will be judged on the following categories:

GENERAL STRENGTH OF CONCEPT

MONETIZATION STRATEGY

ENTREPRENEURIAL VISION

USER DESIGN

TEAM'S ABILITY TO EXECUTE

BEST USE OF DATA

The solution that best makes data accessible, exemplifies the most innovative use of hardware

We will select a group of finalists from the pool of applicants. these teams will polish up their presentations and pitch their app idea to our esteemed judges and audient.

Recognition for

BEST IDEA CONCEPT

Best designed IDEA

Best INSPIRATIONAL IDEA

Best entrepreneur IDEA

Best societal IDEA