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Claris FileMaker Championship 2025 – Applications Open!

From July 7, 2025, Claris International Inc., the company behind the low-code development platform Claris FileMaker, has officially announced the opening of entries for the 2025 Claris FileMaker Championship. This exciting contest, organized in collaboration with the magazine "Mac Fan," encourages participants to submit innovative applications that address everyday challenges by utilizing the latest advancements in Claris FileMaker.

Overview of the Championship

The Claris FileMaker Championship 2025 aims to showcase the creativity and technical prowess of individuals through two divisions: the General and Student categories. The deadline for applications is September 9, 2025, with the results to be announced at the Claris Conference 2025 slated for November 5-7, which will be hosted at the Toranomon Hills Forum in Tokyo. Furthermore, winning entries will be featured in the "Mac Fan" magazine and its website.

Contest Theme and Evaluation Criteria

The theme for this year's championship is "Updating Possibilities!" Participants can enter individually or as part of a team. The judging criteria will focus on three main areas:

• - Design (usability and aesthetics)
• - Technical Completeness (stability and accuracy)
• - Creativity and Originality (insight and problem-solving ability)

Welcoming Beginners

What’s unique about the Claris FileMaker Championship 2025 is its welcoming stance towards beginners. Individuals with little to no previous app development experience are strongly encouraged to participate. A prime example is the freelance announcer, Neji Matsuzawa, who will serve as a judge for the "Horipro Award" despite being an app development novice himself. An ongoing series on the "Mac Fan Portal" highlights Matsuzawa's journey as he takes on the challenge of app development using Claris FileMaker, sharing insights from both a beginner’s and developer’s perspective.

What's the Claris FileMaker Championship 2025?

The championship emphasizes utilizing the Claris FileMaker platform to create original custom apps that can solve issues faced by family, friends, or local communities. Whether it's a handy app, a hobby-focused application, or something to add convenience to daily life, participants are invited to bring their ideas to life. With the flexibility for both individuals and teams to apply, anyone interested in app creation can join the competition.

Major Awards and Recognition

Winning entries will not only be featured at the Claris Conference 2025 but will also receive accolades in the pages of "Mac Fan" and on the Mac Fan Portal website. Moreover, generous prizes are set to be awarded, including:

• - MacBook Air 13-inch from Supportus Co., Ltd.
• - Apple Watch from Gencom Co., Ltd.
• - 30kg of rice from Harie Nonki Farm, courtesy of Juppo Works, and much more!

Additionally, Claris will present the prestigious "Golden App Award" in both categories, recognizing outstanding contributions in the field.

Stay Updated

For the latest information, interested parties can visit the Claris FileMaker Championship 2025 website and follow the contest's official account on platform X. Regular updates will be shared, including helpful resources for aspiring app developers.

Conclusion

The Claris FileMaker Championship 2025 presents an exciting opportunity to dive into the world of app development, regardless of skill level. This event hopes to inspire creativity and innovation while making app creation more accessible to everyone. Don’t miss out on this chance to showcase your ideas and potentially win fantastic prizes! For more details, check out the official Claris FileMaker Championship 2025 website and follow the official account on X.