Workato to Launch "The Work Revolution" National Developer Challenge
The Work Revolution, a nationwide developer challenge, supports the development of cutting-edge integration, automation and AI solutions for a transformed workplace.
SINGAPORE, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Workato, the leading Enterprise Orchestration platform, supported by Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), has launched "The Work Revolution" Developer Challenge, a nationwide developer challenge aimed at fostering innovation for the future of work. This initiative invites developers to create cutting-edge integration, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that transform workplace productivity.
Empowering innovators to shape the future of work
With 85 percent of business leaders anticipating a surge in skills development needs due to AI and digital trends in the next three years, this challenge presents developers with a unique opportunity to get ahead of this curve for the future economy. This challenge, open to students, developers, IT professionals, and citizen developers, will feature a prize pool of over S$18,000 in cash. Finalists will be pitching their innovative ideas to a distinguished panel of judges made up of public and private sector leaders.
The Work Revolution Developer Challenge focuses on five critical domains relevant to modern enterprise solutions: security, employee experience, customer experience, operational excellence, and social sector impact. Participants of this challenge will have full access and hands-on experience with Workato's enterprise automation platform and its cutting-edge AI capabilities. Through this initiative, developers can also gain practical experience to build a robust AI foundation that enhances future career development. By championing innovative solutions across these areas, Workato and IMDA aim to unlock new possibilities for workplace transformation and technological advancement.
"As a strategic partner of IMDA, Workato will continue to empower the broader community to contribute to the transformation of Singapore's digital economy. This new partnership looks outwards, tapping into the creativity and ingenuity of the wider community to drive the next wave of workplace innovation. This competition is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring innovators to put their ideas into motion and develop skills that will make a real impact on the future of work," said Vijay Tella, co-founder and CEO of Workato.
The first-place winner will be awarded S$10,000 cash prize and the opportunity to speak at Workato's flagship conference. The second and third place winners will win S$5,000 and S$3,000 respectively. In addition, all finalists will receive Workato-led exclusive training and mentorship as they prepare for the final presentation.
Driving digital transformation through collaboration
This initiative aims to advance Singapore's Smart Nation vision by enabling local talent to tackle real-world business challenges. By providing enterprise-grade tools and the opportunity for hands-on innovation, it exemplifies Workato and IMDA's commitment to jointly foster inclusive growth and digital transformation across Singapore's workforce, reinforcing Singapore's position as a trusted digital innovation hub.
"We look forward to seeing the winning solutions that will come out of this Developer Challenge, which is focused on driving innovation for the future of work. We believe Workato's enterprise automation platform will empower budding developers to create forward-thinking integration, automation, and AI solutions that will transform workplace productivity", said Edwin Low, Director of Enterprise & Ecosystem Development at the IMDA.
Named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for iPaaS, Workato enables enterprises to transform their business operations by orchestrating business processes end-to-end and operationalizing AI across the entire organization. Workato has helped leading enterprises in Asia Pacific, including Fullerton Health, Gulf Marine, and Jollibee Food Corporation, accelerate digitalisation across their business.
Interested parties can register for the challenge and pre-event trainings happening once a month through the official website. The entry submission deadline is 21 April 2025, at 11:59 PM SGT.
+++
About Workato
Workato transforms technology complexity into business opportunity. As the leader in enterprise orchestration, Workato helps businesses globally streamline operations by connecting data, processes, applications, and experiences. Its AI-powered platform enables teams to navigate complex workflows in real-time, driving efficiency and agility. Trusted by over 12,000 global customers. Workato empowers organizations of every size to unlock new value and lead in today's fast-changing world. Learn how Workato helps businesses of all sizes achieve more at workato.com.
SOURCE Workato
Share this article