Apps for Good Showcase

An annual celebration of young tech innovators

Be inspired!

Showcase is an annual online event for Apps for Good student teams to compete nationally - putting their very own app idea in front of industry professionals. All entries receive feedback, while finalists pitch to a panel of judges in a 'Dragon's Den' style forum.

Be inspired by our 2025 fantastic finalists!

Introducing our 2025 Showcase Finalists!

Climate Changers

The OVO Foundation are supporting the Climate Changers category this year. They'll be spotlighting innovative ideas that use technology to tackle climate change and sustainability.

Ethical Innovators

EPAM are backing the Ethical Innovators category this year. It will present the best ideas for tech products that promote fairness, integrity, and a positive impact on society.

Future Founders

This category is powered by our brilliant Apps for Good community, all cheering on the next generation of social entrepreneurs. These future changemakers are putting equity and access front and center.

Resilient Solutions

BNY is supporting the Resilient Solutions category this year, celebrating smart, adaptable ideas, including AI tools, that could empower people, communities, or systems to thrive in the face of overwhelming challenges.

Donna Hay Award for Impact

Teacher of the Year 2025

Our 2025 Teacher of the Year Award goes to Kamona Karim from Putteridge High School.

Volunteer of the Year 2025

This year our Volunteer of the Year award goes to Duncan Brannan, Partner and Lead Designer at Treehouse Innovation.

School of the Year 2025

This year our School of the Year award goes to West Bromwich Collegiate Academy.

Apps for Good Champion 2025

Our 2025 Apps for Good Champion is Bob Schukai, Chief Information Officer at PNC Bank.

2026 Showcase timeline

There's no need to wait - early bird entries are welcome from November 2025!

The deadline for entries to be submitted to Showcase is April 2026.

Finalists will be informed in May 2026 and announced publicly in June 2026 when voting for the People's Choice Award will open.

Judge's Favourites and People's Choice Awards will be announced in June 2026.

With thanks to our 2025 Showcase Supporters