Verizon Frontline challenges innovators to build future of public safety
Key Highlights
- ➤Verizon Frontline launches second annual app challenge with $25,000 grand prize
- ➤Contest accepts nationwide submissions from October 28, 2026, through April 2, 2027
- ➤Three finalists will present concepts live in Washington, D.C., during May 2027
- ➤Verizon expands public-safety innovation efforts through its Community Disaster Resilience Initiative
Expert Statements
Cory Davis, Vice President, Verizon Frontline
“Following the remarkable ingenuity we saw in our first year, we are thrilled to bring back the Verizon Frontline App Developer Challenge.”
Cory Davis, Vice President, Verizon Frontline
“First responders face complex challenges every day, and providing them with innovative, mission-critical mobile tools is essential.”
Cory Davis, Vice President, Verizon Frontline
“We look forward to seeing how this year's participants leverage modern technology to support those who serve and protect our communities.”
What you need to know: * Verizon Frontline launches the second annual App Developer Challenge with a $25,000 grand prize for innovative public safety mobile apps. * The contest opens on National First Responders Day (October 28, 2026) and accepts submissions through April 2, 2027. * Three finalists will present live at the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. in May 2027. WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Frontline today launched the second annual Verizon Frontline App Developer Challenge. The nationwide contest calls on developers, engineers and tech innovators across the country to design cutting-edge mobile applications aimed at empowering first responders and public safety agencies to operate more safely, efficiently and effectively.
Launching today, on National First Responders Day, the challenge offers a $25,000 grand prize for the most innovative and impactful mobile app concept. The contest seeks ideas that leverage mobile connectivity and advanced technologies to address critical operational challenges faced by first responders on the front lines.
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