RevenueCat Shipaton 2026 – Official IRL Kickoff @Integral University
🚀 RevenueCat Shipaton 2026 – Official IRL Kickoff @ Integral University
Stop thinking. Start building.
Have an app idea you've always wanted to build? Or are you looking for the perfect opportunity to start your journey as an app developer?
Join the Official RevenueCat Shipaton 2026 IRL Kickoff at Integral University, where students will come together to learn about one of the world's largest mobile app hackathons, form teams, validate ideas, and kick off their journey toward building real products.
Whether you're participating in your first hackathon or you're an experienced developer, this event is designed to help you go from idea to launch.
🌍 About Shipaton 2026
RevenueCat Shipaton 2026 is a global mobile app hackathon where developers, students, and founders build and launch a brand-new mobile application between 1 August and 30 September 2026.
Participants compete for a $700,000+ global prize pool, international recognition, investor exposure, and exclusive opportunities—including the Next Gen Award for students.
The competition welcomes innovative apps across every category, including:
🤖 AI & Machine Learning
🏥 Health & Wellness
📚 Education
⚡ Productivity
💰 Finance & FinTech
🎮 Games
🌐 Social Apps
🛠️ Developer Tools
🎥 Creator Economy
There are no restrictions on your technology stack. Build using Flutter, React Native, Kotlin, Swift, Java, Ionic, Firebase, Supabase, Node.js, Django, or any framework you prefer.
Every submission must include:
A brand-new mobile application
RevenueCat SDK integration
At least one In-App Purchase or RevenueCat Ads implementation
🚀 Kickoff Event Agenda
During this kickoff session, we'll cover everything you need before starting the hackathon.
🎤 Introduction to Shipaton 2026
Understand the competition, judging criteria, submission requirements, timeline, and global opportunities.
📱 RevenueCat Overview
Learn how RevenueCat simplifies subscriptions, in-app purchases, and app monetization.
💡 Idea Pitch Session
Present your app idea, discover exciting projects, and meet like-minded builders.
🤝 Team Formation & Networking
Find teammates, collaborate with fellow developers, and build your ideal hackathon team.
❓ Live Q&A
Get your questions answered about the hackathon, technology choices, Devpost submissions, and app development.
🏆 Why Participate?
Participating in Shipaton isn't just about winning prizes—it's about building something real.
You'll get the opportunity to:
✅ Build and launch your own mobile application
✅ Strengthen your portfolio and GitHub profile
✅ Gain real-world app development experience
✅ Learn modern app monetization with RevenueCat
✅ Collaborate with talented developers from your university
✅ Compete with developers from around the world
✅ Receive digital participation certificates
✅ Win exclusive Shipaton swag for the Top 3 teams from our university
🌎 Global Rewards
Outstanding projects will have the opportunity to compete for:
💰 $700,000+ Global Prize Pool
🏆 Grand Prize:
$100,000 Cash
Trip to New York City
Conference Invitation
Times Square Billboard Feature
Global Media Recognition
Additional prizes are available across multiple categories, including student awards, AI, design, growth, games, and more.
👨💻 Beginners Are Welcome
Never built an app before?
No problem.
This event is beginner-friendly. If you're passionate about learning and building, you'll have the opportunity to connect with experienced developers, form teams, and gain practical experience throughout the hackathon.
🛠️ After the Kickoff
The kickoff is only the beginning.
Once the event concludes, teams will:
Build their applications from home
Stay connected through our Discord/WhatsApp community
Receive important announcements and updates
Prepare their final submission before the global deadline
📍 Event Details
📅 Date: 25 August 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: Auditorium, Integral University
🎟️ Entry: Free (Registration Required)
🍕 Food & Refreshments: Complimentary snacks and refreshments will be provided.
👥 Eligibility: Exclusive to Integral University students.
📝 Registration
Participation is free, but registration is mandatory due to limited seats.
To confirm your participation, please complete the registration form
After registering, selected participants will receive further communication regarding the kickoff event and the hackathon through our official community channels.
Students participating through this event will represent Integral University in the global RevenueCat Shipaton 2026.
🚀 Build. Launch. Compete.
This is your chance to transform an idea into a real mobile app, collaborate with talented developers, and compete on a global stage.
Bring your laptop, your creativity, and your ambition.
Let's build something amazing together.