​🚀 Central India Indie Developer Meet + Buildathon (Shipaton IRL)

​Stop scrolling. Start shipping.

​Ever wonder how to take an app idea from a notebook to a functioning product that actually makes money? Welcome to the official Central India Shipaton IRL event, hosted by the Innovation Cell, NIT Raipur in collaboration with RevenueCat.

​We are bringing together the sharpest indie hackers, software builders, and developers from the regional ecosystem for an evening of high-value product breakdowns, followed by a decentralized weekend build sprint.

​The Agenda

• ​"I Built This" Demos: Live architecture and tech stack breakdowns by local founders.

• ​The Shipaton Playbook: A strategy guide on launching your app globally.

• ​Monetization & Frameworks: Quick implementation tips for the RevenueCat SDK (In-App Purchases & Ads).

• ​Co-Founder Mixer: Matchmaking session to form your weekend team over free food and drinks.

​Phase 2: The Decentralized Buildathon (Saturday & Sunday)

• ​Build in Public: Hack from your own space, post updates on X/LinkedIn using our community hashtag, and submit your app to the global Devpost by Sunday night to win our local "Ship-a-little" Trophy and automatically enter the official global Shipaton challenge.

​Whats in it for You?

• ​$700,000+ Prize Pool: Direct entry to win massive cash prizes, investor funding, and a featured billboard in Times Square, NYC.

​📍 Event Details

​Specifically for the MeetUp

• ​Kickoff Venue: Innovation Cell, NIT Raipur

• ​Date & Time: 07/08/2026 | 4:00 PM IST

• ​Catering: Free food and beverages provided for all registered attendees.

• ​Entry: Free, but registration is strictly mandatory due to limited capacity.

​Bring your laptop, bring your ideas, and let's help Central India ship a ton. 🚀

​👉 Make sure to also officially register on the global Devpost to qualify for international prizes: https://revenuecat-shipaton-2026.devpost.com/