How to participate
Challenges are open to all Contra independents unless noted otherwise. Details like deadlines, submission rules, and prizes are announced on our social channels.
Prizes
Prizes vary by challenge and can include cash, Contra credits, community recognition, and other prizes.
More ways to win
Some challenges offer these additional prizes:
Community Promoter: Given to the person who refers the most participants to the challenge. You can win this by spreading the word about the challenge to your community.
Community Favorite: Given to the submission with the most engagement. Think of this like a "people's choice" prize. You can get more engagement on your submission by sharing it on socials, and posting early to increase your odds.
Stay updated
Check out our events page for upcoming challenges.
You can also follow Contra on Instagram, X, or LinkedIn to be the first to know when a new challenge drops.
FAQ
Q: Can I submit more than once to a challenge?
A: Yes! As long as the submissions are unique and meet all the criteria for the challenge.
Q: Why was my submission rejected?
A: The most common reasons that a submission is rejected are:
The submission did not meet the guidelines of the challenge
The quality of the submission did not meet the standards of the challenge
Q: Can I resubmit after my submission was rejected?
A: Yes! You will need to delete your original submission to submit again.
Q: How do I enter a challenge?
A: You can find our active challenges on our events page. Simply click on the challenge and select "Join challenge".
Read the guidelines, and then submit your work following the guidelines.
Q: Can I enter if I am not on Contra?
A: Yes, you can join the challenge and complete a few details to sign up and submit.
Q: What is a challenge?
A: A challenge on Contra is an event where independents are challenged to build projects, showcase their skills, and compete for prizes. Each challenge has different requirements and guidelines.
Q: How are the winners chosen?
A: Each challenge has a different panel of judges selected by Contra or the partner tool associated with the challenge that decide the winners.
Q: When are challenge results announced?
A: Results are typically announced within 2 weeks of the challenge deadline. Winners are posted on the challenge page and shared on our social channels. If you don't see results after 2 weeks, please reach out to us at hello@contra.com and include the name of the challenge so we can look into it for you.
Q: I participated in a challenge but can't find the results. What should I do?
A: First, check the specific challenge page on our events page — winners are pinned at the top. You can also check our social channels. If you still can't find the results, contact us with the challenge name and we'll help track down the information for you.