GMO Pepabo will hold its first prize-based contest for web apps and websites published through its hosting services. The application period runs from 10 September to 8 December 2026, and the grand prize is ¥1 million.
Publishing web apps and websites; web development using generative AI
Lolipop! Rental Server by GMO Pepabo had been used by more than 2.5 million people cumulatively as of the end of June 2026
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| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Lolipop! Deploy Now by GMO Pepabo (web app and website publishing service), Deploy Now Contest by GMO Pepabo |
| Launch date | 10 September 2026 (contest launch; scheduled) |
| Applicable area | Publishing web apps and websites; web development using generative AI |
| Usage history | Lolipop! Rental Server by GMO Pepabo had been used by more than 2.5 million people cumulatively as of the end of June 2026 |
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As the spread of generative AI has made it possible for people without specialized knowledge to create web apps and websites, the contest will widely showcase users’ work published through the service and recognize activities that turn ideas into reality.