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#FAAPChallenge
Join the Faurecia Aptoide App
Challenge and win 5000€!
We invite you to create the next generation of Android Automotive apps.
#FAAPChallenge
Join the Faurecia Aptoide App
Challenge and win 5000€!
We invite you to create the next generation of Android Automotive apps.

Join the Faurecia Aptoide App

Challenge and win 5000€!

We invite you to create the next generation of Android Automotive apps.

Call for Devs!

 

We’re calling all developers to participate in this App Challenge and show us what you think would be a good, innovative app users need to have in their cars.

No matter if you’re doing it solo, as group or studio, or if you’re adapting an already existing app to the automotive environment or creating a new one from scratch, we challenge you to present to us your best idea.

Call for Devs!

 

We’re calling all developers to participate in this App Challenge and show us what you think would be a good, innovative app users need to have in their cars.

No matter if you’re doing it solo, as group or studio, or if you’re adapting an already existing app to the automotive environment or creating a new one from scratch, we challenge you to present to us your best idea.

Key dates and process

Sign up period

Open from July 3rd

Touch point @Lisbon

September 5th evening

Mid-Challenge Review

September 18th

End of challenge/submissions

February 23rd. All submission will be performed through Faurecia Aptoide’s Developers Portal.

Announcement of finalists

March 14th

Winner announcement

March 30th

Key dates and process

Sign up period

Open from July 3rd

Touch point @Lisbon

September 5th evening

Mid-Challenge Review

September 18th

End of challenge/submissions

February 23rd. All submission will be performed through Faurecia Aptoide’s Developers Portal.

Announcement of finalists

March 14th

Winner announcement

March 30th

Prizes
Winner

  • Prize money of €5K
  • Faurecia Aptoide to support development and the launch of your app on BMW
2nd and 3rd place

  • Faurecia Aptoide to support development and the launch of your app on BMW
Rules and requirements

  • App able to run on Android Automotive OS (AAOS) API 30 (Android 11) to 32 (Android 12L), minSDK 28 (Android 9)
  • Any category of AAOS Apps except Navigation, Parking and Charging apps
  • “Templated” (a.k.a. Driver Distraction Optimized) or non-templated apps
  • If app is non-templated, it should:
      • either be restricted to be used while parked only
      • or, if supposed to be used while driving, switch to template while driving

  • Submit the app through Faurecia Aptoide’s Developer Portal
  • App should be submitted as a “testing” app with a specific version name: <normal version name>_appchallenge
  • Preliminary submission:
    • Short description of the app and needed interfaces (needed to assess technical feasibility)
    • If already available, preliminary version of the app; in alternative mock-ups and/or concept description
  • Final submission:
    • Full working app and corresponding metadata
    • Video (up to 2 minutes) demoing the app

  • Participants will have access to Faurecia Aptoide’s technical team through a dedicated Discord channel
  • After the Mid Challenge Review, participants will have access to
    • OEM specific emulator(s)
    • OEM test benches (remotely, with Faurecia Aptoide’s team support)
    • OEM test car (only the top 3 finalists)

#FAAPChallenge jury

Our esteemed jury panel comprises industry leaders, seasoned developers, and automotive technology experts. They bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to evaluate the innovative solutions presented by participants. Get to know the judges who will be reviewing your submissions and selecting the next big app for Android Automotive OS.

Thijs van Herkhuizen
General Manager
Christoph Doebrich
Digital Products BMW
Juhani Lehtimäki
CEO Snapp Automotive
Tara Akhavan
VP SS&E FORVIA
Thijs van Herkhuizen
General Manager
Christoph Doebrich
Digital Products BMW
Juhani Lehtimäki
CEO Snapp Automotive
Tara Akhavan
VP SS&E FORVIA
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