Congressman Don Davis Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) is proud to announce that the 2026 Congressional App Challenge is now open for middle and high school students in North Carolina’s First Congressional District.

The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide competition designed to encourage middle and high school students to explore coding and computer science by developing their own original apps. The challenge promotes the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education and supports the next generation of tech innovators.

“The Congressional App Challenge proudly highlights the remarkable creativity and innovation of North Carolina’s First Congressional District,” said Congressman Don Davis. “Students across eastern North Carolina are gaining the skills and experience needed to lead in an increasingly technology-driven economy. We are excited to see the imaginative projects our bright minds will develop and to celebrate the talent and ingenuity they bring to this competition.”

The deadline for students to register for the Congressional App Challenge and submit their app online is 5:00 PM on Monday, October 26, 2026

The winner from the First Congressional District will be recognized on the Congressional App Challenge website and invited to attend #HouseOfCode in Washington, D.C., in spring 2027. 

To learn more about the competition or to submit an app go to:

https://dondavis.house.gov/other-special-services/congressional-app-challenge.