About the challenge

The GitLab Innovation Pitch Competition aims to accelerate innovation. Through ideation, building proofs-of-concept, and pitching their result, participants may make their dreams a reality and put ideas into the hands of thousands of GitLab users with GitLab’s support.

It’s worth noting it is more than a competition. It's a celebration of the collaborative, value-driven culture that GitLab embodies—a culture that nurtures personal and professional growth and advocates for inclusion. It is GitLab's mission to make it so that everyone can contribute.

GitLab has the option to provide winning projects with additional support or benefits beyond the prize money at its discretion. Winning projects may be considered for additional support of up to US$100,000 in value. Should any extra support be given, it will be managed under a separate agreement, independent of the competition's official rules.

• Does it solve a real problem for GitLab users?
  Does the project clearly articulate the problem it aims to address for GitLab users? Effective solutions are not solely technical but can also drive social impact. Explain why this problem is significant and how your solution effectively resolves it.
• Innovativeness
  Does the project highlight the unique features of your solution and how it differs from existing solutions? Show the creativity and originality in your approach.
• Overall Quality
  Did you demonstrate excellence in the execution of your idea, including design, user experience, and technical implementation?
• Scalability
  Can your solution grow in terms of customer base, revenue, and operations without a significant drop in performance or quality?
• Total Addressable Market (TAM)
  What is the potential impact opportunity if your solution was to capture the entire market segment it's targeting?
• Feasibility
  How practical is your solution in terms of available resources, technology, and time? Consider any potential barriers to success.