College students can compete to win up to $500,000 in the Ring Appstore Challenge by developing and launching an original Ring-powered app. Four prizes are awarded: $250,000 for highest recurring revenue, $100,000 for most impactful aging-in-place app, and $75,000 each for most popular and most inventive apps. Applications close November 20, 2026.
Giveaway Details
- Prize: $500,000
- Deadline:
- How to Enter: Complete the online entry form at ring.com/appchallenge with your personal information and a written proposal (500 words or fewer) describing your app idea, its purpose, key features, intended audience, and how it uses Ring and Amazon technology. Solo entries or team entries of up to three members are accepted. Each person may submit only one entry.
- Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C. Must be at least 18 years old, authorized to work in the United States, and enrolled full-time or part-time in an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree program at a college or university. Employees of Ring and its affiliates, their family members, and persons living in the same households are not eligible.
Prizes
| Prize | Qty | ARV |
|---|---|---|
| Finalist Prize (Ring Camera and Sensor Kit) | 1000 | $160 |
| Grand Prize – Highest Monthly Recurring Revenue | 1 | $250,000 |
| Most Impactful Aging in Place App Prize | 1 | $100,000 |
| Most Popular App Prize | 1 | $75,000 |
| Most Inventive App Prize | 1 | $75,000 |
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Last verified: October 27, 2026