🏎️ Start your engines - Codegeist 2025 is here!

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Codegeist 2025—Atlassian’s flagship global hackathon for Forge developers—is officially open!

Compete for your share of $120,000 in cash prizes, connect with fellow builders, and accelerate your app development journey. This year, participants will get access to Rovo Dev—Atlassian’s intelligent, context-aware agent for developers. Rovo Dev accelerates the software development lifecycle by assisting with planning, code generation, reviews, and automating repetitive work at scale.

Whether you’re building your first Forge app, your fiftieth, or just exploring possibilities, Codegeist welcomes everyone. It’s your chance to create innovative apps, learn from Atlassian experts, and join a global community of creators. Build a Forge app and win prizes—or take your journey further by submitting your app to the Atlassian Marketplace, moving from developer to founder. Channel the energy and teamwork of Atlassian Williams Racing into your next great app.

:spiral_calendar: Key Dates

  • Submission Deadline: 10AM PT (UTC-8), Monday 22nd December, 2025
  • Winners Announced: Monday 9th Feb, 2026

:racing_car: Categories

This year, we’re looking for creative solutions built on Forge that help teams work smarter and collaborate better using Atlassian Apps.

  • Apps for Software Teams: Build apps that help software teams perform like a finely tuned pit crew: fast, precise, and always in sync.
  • Apps for Business Teams: Build apps that keep business teams working in sync, moving fast, and making the right calls when it matters.
  • Apps for Specialized Industries: Build apps tailored to the unique demands of specialized industries.

:trophy: Why Participate?

Codegeist 2025 is your chance to join a worldwide race to build the next great Marketplace app, inspired by the speed and teamwork of Atlassian Williams Racing.

  • Win Awesome Prizes: Compete for $120,000 in prizes and global recognition.
  • Accelerate Your Skills: Level up with hands-on technical resources, expert guidance, and the latest Atlassian product news.
  • Supported by Rovo: Get real-time support from Rovo, your AI teammate, to build faster and smarter.
  • Connect and Grow: Be part of a supportive, innovative community that helps you—and your app—go further.

:chequered_flag: How to Get Started

  1. Register for Codegeist 2025: Go to devpost to register
  2. Join the webinar: Codegeist 2025 - Your guide to a podium Finish
  3. Start Building: Choose your category, brainstorm ideas and start building your app with Forge.
  4. Submit Your Project: Share your innovation for a chance to win!

Who Can Join?

Everyone! Whether you’re a solo developer, part of a team, a student, or a Marketplace Partner, Codegeist is open to all skill levels and backgrounds.

Ready to unleash your creativity?
Join us for Codegeist 2025 and help shape the future of teamwork!

Register now for updates, tips, and community support throughout the competition.

Let’s build something amazing—together! :light_bulb:

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Hi @mpaisley,

As I’ve noticed, a lot of production sites - not to mention developer sites - have not yet received the Rovo Dev feature. As you mention in Rovo Dev rollout | Rovo | Atlassian Support , Rovo Dev has a phased rollout (already in-progress), but there is no known priorities or deadlines, what to expect. In addition, I haven’t found any option to request access directly or to sign up to some waitlist/EAP.

Can you add any notes or hint where to get help and if it’s advisable to count on Rovo Dev for the competition (or shall we drop ideas relying on that)?
Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Márton

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