JOIN THE 2025 FLIR APP CHALLENGE
Develop unique apps that provide simpler and more efficient workflows.
OVER US$5,000 IN PRIZES
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About the 2025 Flir App Development Challenge
This is a call to all Android App Developers worldwide to create compelling mobile apps using the Flir ACE platform and compete for exciting prizes. Your Android apps can now harness the power of thermal imaging to give users a Sixth Sense by integrating thermal data and images from Flir thermal cameras.
Develop for the Flir ACE platform
The 2025 Flir App Development Challenge isn’t just about mobile apps — it’s about building directly into the Flir ACE platform, that powers the new iXX-Series cameras (i34, i64, i35, and i65).
These cameras work like smartphones for thermography:
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App-powered: Your code runs directly on the camera, creating customised inspection workflows and tools.
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Connected: With built-in LTE and cloud connectivity, apps can securely share thermal data and reports from the field — no Wi-Fi required.
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Flexible: From guided workflows to real-time collaboration, your apps can evolve with the needs of technicians and enterprises.
By developing apps for the Flir ACE platform, you’ll be shaping how technicians around the world capture, analyse, and act on thermal data in real time.
This is your chance to code the future of thermography.
How to Participate?
Get ready with Flir’s latest innovation!!
Submit your idea
Apply today with your idea for an innovative app that leverages the Flir Mobile SDK and runs on the new iXX cameras.
Attend the Webinar
Participate in our Kickoff Webinar to learn about the challenge, what’s at stake, and how you can stand out.
Work on your project
Team up with Flir to develop a working native Android app powered by the Flir ACE platform.
Win Prizes
Join the challenge and you could win over US$5,000, cutting-edge Flir thermal cameras, and other exciting rewards!
Solution Categories
Your application can address any real-world challenge using the Flir ACE platform. These Suggested Areas are meant to inspire – not restrict – your creativity.
Industrial Condition Monitoring
Mobile applications designed to enable the use of thermal imaging to ensure power keeps flowing, machines keep working, equipment lasts longer helping energy and industrial manufacturing companies avoid breakdowns that can cost thousands of dollars each minute. With a well-executed condition monitoring program, inspectors can find the initial signs of failure in machinery or electrical systems, diagnose it quickly, and complete repairs with minimal interruption (example: App to collect and annotate the temperature of electrical components and suggest actions based on trends).
Building Diagnostics and Energy Efficiency
Mobile applications to help maintain the health of a facility’s envelope or enclosure. Thermal cameras can help inspectors detect issues such as missing or defective insulation, moisture buildup, water infiltration, inefficient HVAC systems and air leaks. Documenting and reporting issues is key for this industry as they deal with insurance companies and other stakeholders (example: App to allow inspectors to collect and easily report issues to owners and insurance companies).
Wildcard
An application that doesn’t fall neatly into one of the two main categories, but still targets professional users and leverages thermal imaging in a unique and impactful way to address a clearly defined problem.
Prize Pool
Win over $5,000.00 in prizes and other exciting rewards, including exclusive Flir gear, for the most innovative projects!*
Grand Prize
- Cash Prize: US $5,000*
- 1 x Flir Edge Pro Thermal Camera
Runner-Up Prize
- 1 x Flir Edge Pro Thermal Camera
*Please see our full terms and conditions for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
Participation is allowed to teams and individuals of 18 years of age or older.
Participation is not allowed to residents/ Organizations domiciled in a country where the Italian laws or U.S. laws prohibit or restrict participating or receiving a prize in the Challenge.
Check the full terms and conditions here.
Which countries can participate?
Participation is not allowed to residents/ organizations resident or domiciled in a country where the Italian laws or U.S. laws prohibit or restrict participating or receiving a prize in the Challenge.
Please check the Terms & Conditions for the details.
Will I be notified if selected?
If your idea is selected, you will receive a confirmation email by January 5th, 2026
What if I don’t have a team?
No problem! You can always register as an individual and develop your app by yourself.
was my registration successful?
You will receive a confirmation email upon registration.
For any questions about your registration please contact info@kreativdistrikt.com
What are the challenge milestones?
Timing, deadlines, and more information about the 2025 Flir App Challenge will be provided if selected.
What about intellectual property?
Participants own the rights to the projects they create but make sure to read the full Terms & Conditions for the details.
Your Submission must: (a) be your (or your team or Organization’s) original work product; (b) be solely owned by you, your team, or your organization with no other person or entity having any right or interest in it; and (c) not violate the intellectual property rights or other rights including but not limited to the copyright, trademark, patent, contract, and/or privacy rights, of any other person or entity. A Participant may contract with a third party for technical assistance to create the Submission provided the Submission components are solely the Participant’s work product and the result of the Participant’s ideas and creativity, and the Participant owns all rights to them. A Participant may submit a Submission that includes the use of open-source software or hardware, provided the Participant complies with applicable open source licenses and, as part of the Submission, creates software that enhances and builds upon the features and functionality included in the underlying open-source product. By entering the Challenge you represent, warrant, and agree that your Submission meets these requirements.
Can I submit a Flir-approved app?
Only new and original ideas or integrations will qualify to participate in this challenge.
Is it free to participate on this event?
There’s no cost to register. The 2025 Flir App Challenge is completely FREE! All you need is to register today RIGHT HERE!
Can I apply with my own idea?
Great news! You can submit an application under the Wildcard category, which has been created for apps that don’t fit into one of the two main categories but target professional users and implement thermal imaging in a unique and powerful way to solve a clearly identified problem.
How many people can my team have?
There’s no limit on how many people your team can have.
You can also register as an individual and develop your app by yourself.
Which language will be used?
Your submission materials must be provided in English. Submissions in other languages won’t be accepted.
Where will the event take place?
This is a 100% virtual event and if your app idea is selected, you will be working online. Timing, deadlines, and more information about the 2025 Flir App Challenge will be provided if selected.
What are the judging criteria?
A panel of Judges will evaluate every project considering the following criteria:
- How effectively the idea/solution addresses issues related to one of the 3 challenge categories
- How much revenue potential the idea represents, and how feasible the proposed business model would be to implement.
Who can help me during the Challenge?
The 2025 Flir App Challenge Team will be available to answer questions and will provide the relevant documentation to get you started.
Which OS should the app support?
Apps should be developed for Android or in a cross-platform environment to ensure compatibility across devices.
Challenge Agenda
A structured timeline to help you stay focused and make the most of the challenge
Submission Period
29 September through
29 December, 2025
Submit your concept and team details to enter the challenge to be eligible for evaluation and prizes.
Finalist
Selection
5 January, 2026
Ten finalists will be selected and notified by January 5th, 2026 (5:00 PM PST).
Development Period
12 January through
1 March, 2026
Finalist teams will refine and develop their projects using the Flir ACE platform.
Submission Deadline
2 March, 2026
Final projects must be submitted by the specified deadline to be eligible for judging,
Winners Reveal
4 April, 2026
Winners will be revealed shortly after the judging phase. Stay tuned!
Register Today!
Send in your concept for review by the Flir team. Finalists will be announced on 5 January 2026.
For any questions, feel free to contact us at info@kreativdistrikt.com.
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