Kotlin Multiplatform Contest

Calling all students and recent graduates: Join the Kotlin Multiplatform Contest and win a trip to KotlinConf 2027!

Kotlin Multiplatform lets you create apps for Android, iOS, desktop, web, and server – all with shared Kotlin code!

Showcase your skills and creativity by building a cross-platform project with Kotlin Multiplatform. Give your project an edge by adding AI capabilities. Get inspiration from our Kotlin AI examples. Submit your project to our contest for a chance to win one of three trips to KotlinConf 2027 in Krakow, Poland. Authors of all other valid entries will receive Kotlin souvenirs!

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Contest start date

September 16,
2026

81 days left

Submission deadline

December 7,
2026

Winners announced

December 21,
2026

If your entry is one of the top three, you’ll win a trip to KotlinConf on April 22–23, 2027, with travel and hotel costs covered, courtesy of the Kotlin Foundation. Winners will also receive cool Kotlin swag.

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Getting started

KMP Contest Starter Kit

The KMP Contest Starter Kit offers an AI-assisted path from idea to app, with ready-to-use agent skills, prompts, and workflows. Designed for developers new to KMP, it complements the official documentation with practical guidance on building, testing, and shipping a real product to the app stores.

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Helpful materials

Your project must

  • Use Kotlin Multiplatform and run on at least two platforms.
  • Be created specifically for this contest. You cannot submit more than one project.
  • Cover any topic of your choice, showcasing creativity and Kotlin Multiplatform’s capabilities.
  • Not be a template or “Hello World”.
  • Not be a library.
  • Be submitted via a GitHub link.
  • Include a comprehensive README file and clear installation instructions on how to launch the project on all targets and how to try key features.
  • Be in English.

You must

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Be enrolled or have been enrolled in an accredited educational program within the last 12 months.
  • Join the contest Slack channel for updates.
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Previous winners of the Kotlin Multiplatform Contest

Tochukwu Adrian Ikeaba

Tochukwu Adrian Ikeaba

Babcock University, Nigeria

huntit

Javier Quilumba

Javier Quilumba

Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Ecuador

Clarity

Abderrahmane Abdat

Abderrahmane Abdat

École Supérieure d’Informatique (ESI Sidi Bel Abbès), Algeria

ClipWhisper_KMP

KMP Contest

The contest is organized by the Kotlin Foundation

The Kotlin Foundation is a non-profit corporation responsible for promoting and advancing the development of the Kotlin programming language and ecosystem. We want more students to get hands-on experience with Kotlin Multiplatform, try out its capabilities, and join our community.

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