Kotlin Multiplatform Contest

Calling all students and recent graduates: join the Kotlin Multiplatform Contest and win a trip to KotlinConf 2026!

Have you tried building projects with Kotlin Multiplatform? 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 2026 in Munich, Germany. Authors of all other valid entries will receive Kotlin souvenirs!

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Contest start date

September 15,
2025

119 days left

Submission deadline

January 12,
2026

Winners announced

January 22,
2026

If your entry is one of the top three, you'll win a trip to KotlinConf on May 21–22, 2026, with travel and hotel costs covered, courtesy of the Kotlin Foundation. Winners will also receive cool Kotlin swag.

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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.

Helpful materials

Kotlin Multiplatform official documentation

Kotlin Multiplatform Hits YouTube playlist

PeopleInSpace – multiplatform sample projects

More samples of multiplatform projects

Compose Multiplatform – a video tutorial

Previous years winners

2025

Andreea-Ștefana Vrabie

University of Copenhagen
Denmark

arandomroom

Valerii Ovchinnikov

Constructor University
Germany

PayFlo

Mikołaj Lemański

The School of Management and Banking in Cracow
Poland

TinyComposer

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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