In addition to scholarships for the three winners, the top 10 finalists received Beats headphones, and are granted a guaranteed internship interview at Tyler Technologies. Honorable Mentions were also awarded a prize bag. Tyler also awarded $500 to Casco Bay High School in Portland for having the most teams/individuals submitting an eligible entry.

Photo by Whitney J. Fox Photography

Tyler recognized the top three winning teams
of the Maine App Challenge on April 27, 2024.

Similar to last year, Tyler collaborated with the Foster Center for Innovation at the University of Maine to host a series of free workshops for students to help with brainstorming, prototyping, and testing their applications. Tyler also partnered with the University of Maine on its Fundamentals of Innovation (INV121) course available online to high school students as an early college course that allows them to earn college credits while designing an app submission for the Maine App Challenge.

“The University of Maine has welcomed the opportunity to engage with Tyler and these talented students in the Maine App Challenge over the past few years,” said Renee Kelly, associate vice president of strategic partnerships, innovation, and engagement for the University of Maine. “It’s rewarding to see how excited the students have been during campus tours, workshops, and courses that have helped them in their app development this year.”

The Maine App Challenge introduces students to STEM-related disciplines and supports the notion that these students can excel in this field while remaining in Maine.