Use your summer wisely this year! Join this program and learn how to design and build apps using powerful tools from Apple, while solving a pressing challenge facing society today. We can't wait to see what you build!
In this program, you will use powerful tools and resources from Apple to develop an app to solve an urgent problem for individuals or societies in one of the following three areas: education, health or the environment. Top apps will be selected to win prizes!
What issues and challenges do you care about in education, health and the environment? Choose a problem in one of these areas and build an app to help fix the problem.
Focus areas for 2021:
- Education
- Health
- Environment
Two ways to compete:
Category 1 - UX/UI Design
Design a working prototype of your app.
Category 2 - Full App Development
Build a fully functional app using Swift programming language.
This program is offered to all students in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (all locations, including Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain and Al Dhafra regions).
Both! Students may choose to compete as indviduals or in teams of 2-4. Teams may be from one school or mixed across schools.
Students 14-18 Years Old
Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra
Private and Government
The iOS App Development Challenge runs through the summer, ending in November 2021. All along the way, there are exciting events to participate in.
Registration. Click the links on this page to sign up for the program. Note that parents must register their children.
Kickoff & Concepts. Get up to speed by attending a kickoff session and then submit your app concept to proceed to the next stage.
Workshops & Development Time. All summer, attend workshops on key concepts in app development. Then, get to work!
Submission. Put down your devices! Time to submit your UX/UI design or final app to be judged. Upon submission, a panel will evaluate each project.
Awards Ceremony. All finished projects will receive certificates. A ceremony will be held to award prizes to the top projects.
Expert trainers from MDS CTS, an Apple Authorized Education Specialist, will host virtual workshops on key topics related to app development.
Careers and skills of the future
Accessibility on Apple
Everyone can create!
Analyze a problem and communicate findings creatively
Design an interactive app prototype in Keynote
Introduction to Swift and app development
Documenting the app development process
App showcase, awards and closing ceremony
Parents, sign your children up now. It's free to join. Early registration recommended.
Download our Program Guidebook that includes all important dates and details to participate.
Download our App Workbook to help you develop your project.
