LET THERE
BE APPS.
BRING NEW LIFE TO THE SHOPWARE UNIVERSE.

CREATE AN APP THAT ENRICHES OUR ECOSYSTEM.

In the past years, many merchants and developers have helped us conquer new galaxies. But there are still spaces that haven’t been explored and places that need to be filled with exciting functionalities for our clients. Help us grow into an even more diverse universe by planting a new app into our app store until JULY 11, 2022 and harvest prizes and fame for years to come.

Win the contest and become the brightest star in the universe

Gain reach through presentation at the Shopware Community Day and store promotion. Shopware will make sure, every potential customer knows about your app. Read more below

Participate

01 - PLANT A SEED

YOU’VE GOT IDEAS? YOU’VE GOT SKILLS?
ENHANCE OUR APP-DIVERSITY AND GET FRUITS AND GLORY IN RETURN.

BRING MORE VARIETY TO OUR APP STORE

Clients love to stroll through our app store and pick what they need and what makes their clients happy. An optional notification? A user-friendly checkout element? A wormhole to other galaxies like ERP, PIM, CRM and other 3-letter-names? Develop, whatever is missing.

FEEL FREE TO CREATE

Our universe is an open space! Feel free to use any programming language known to mankind - or any other species in the universe. Once the submission period ends, a jury will take their picks based on the following criteria:

relevance
user experience
smart integration
creativity
knowledge transfer**

If you need any help or inspiration, simply fill out the form and we'll get back to you.

OUR FORCE WILL BE WITH YOU

We'll be right there with you and lend you our powers - with inspiration, advice and technical support.

Documentation: Apps - Shopware Developer
Slack: #app-development Shopware Community Slack | Shopware
Support: alliances@shopware.com / 02555-92885-41

You need more direct support and a Dev-exchange? Apply to the contest and let us know!

02 - Water the Roots

Your app is ready? Great! Upload your app in your account by 11.5.2022 and submit it for testing if you want to be part of the warp-competition.

For ultra-fast creators: The warp award

Your app is already on its way? There’s something in store for warp-speed developers. The first 20 WARP participants with activated app in the store will receive a free WARP award ticket for the Shopware Community Day (onside) and the exclusive pre-event with a dinner the night before SCD to help you networking. The app of the three WARP-Award-Winner will be presented on the SCD in a prime slot to highlight its functionalities and possibilities within the app system.

03 - Harvest your fame

Grow with us and win

Incentives

For the first 50 participants of the app contest:
$100 hosting voucher from our partner platform.sh for an easy and risk-free start into app hosting.

For all participants who have released an app in the Store by 31.7.2022:
1 year commission benefit (0% for manufacturer, 20% discount für Shopware Technology Partner)

Extra the fastest WARP-Participants - submitting app in our account until 11.5.2022:
SCD-Ticket & pre-event for the first 20 apps live in the store. Just past? Then you should not go empty-handed and get a Shopware surprise box from us.

Get one of three Store Presentation Package - visible promotion where your potential customers are

The package includes:

“App of the month” announcement (Shopware Store start page + newsletter)
Banner in one of your Store categories (excl. ERP, Payment, Shipping) for 2 month
Dedicated Shopware Store category for the 6 winners
Banner in the Admin App Store for 2 month

READY TO PLANT YOUR IDEA INTO OUR SPACE?

Fill in our contest form to be part of the game.

Participate

CONTEST PARTICIPATION

Each planet may look different depending on the place in space you are located. That’s why Stefan Hamann, our founder and CEO, combines his market expertise with the perspective of our merchants and partners to look at your fantastic Apps from each side of the e-comniverse.

Fill in your participation form

Simply send us the necessary info and you're all set for the contest! We're also happy to help you with some ideas if you're still looking for inspiration. Go to form

Account & developer contract

Let's make it happen! Send us your personal data, agree to the conditions of participation and sign the Shopware developer contract.

App development

This is where the magic happens: Give us your best shot at app greatness and show us your futuristic ecommerce vision!

Submit & upload your app

Everything nominal? Then secure the payload, clear the pad, ignite the engines and send your App on its journey!

Deadline Warp Award

The final deadline for your Warp Award entry will be May 11, 2022 (keep in mind that there will be a review process. Learn more in our conditions of participation). The winner will be announced on May 19, 2022. They will have the opportunity to present the app at Shopware Community Day on May 25, 2022.

Deadline App Contest

The final deadline to upload your app will be July 11, 2022.

*0% commissions for manufacturers, 20% discount on commissions for Shopware Technology Partner. Payment providers are excluded.
**Spreading knowledge and sharing the app creation process via video, blog posts, etc. will affect your rating positively.