# Shipaton Hackathon Returns: Opportunity for Android Developers Build a new mobile app and compete for $1 million in prizes. - **Source:** [Developing Android Apps](https://brifing.si/source/aa76b6c1-28c1-49f8-967e-b6a0eeadfa86) - **Published:** 2026-07-23 - **Topic:** [Software & Engineering](https://brifing.si/c/engineering) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/5bd418a0-87e7-4d9c-8c88-2cfa42df31cc ## What is Shipaton? Shipaton is an annual mobile app hackathon organized by RevenueCat, challenging developers to build and ship a new app within two months. This year, r/androiddev joins as an official Build-in-Public community partner to support participants throughout the process. ## Participation Requirements Participants must develop and launch a completely new mobile app between August 1 and September 30, 2026. Sharing progress with the community for feedback is encouraged. Only native Android or Kotlin Multiplatform apps are eligible. ## Prizes and Support Over $1 million in prizes will be awarded, including cash, Times Square billboard exposure, and funding opportunities. Participants will receive Ship Kit with credits, tools, and discounts to accelerate development. ## Community Engagement Dedicated threads on r/androiddev will facilitate project announcements, progress updates, and final feedback. An AMA with RevenueCat's Jaewoong will provide expert advice on projects and implementation challenges. ## Sharing Culture Imperfect, early-stage updates are welcomed. Screenshots, prototypes, architecture questions, and even 'is this a bad idea?' posts are encouraged. All contributions must use the Shipaton flair and follow subreddit rules. ## Why You Should Join Shipaton offers a unique opportunity to bring ideas to life with community support. Overcome technical hurdles, receive real user feedback, and potentially win life-changing prizes. For mobile developers, this could be a career-defining experience. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.reddit.com/r/androiddev/comments/1v4387g/shipaton_is_back_and_randroiddev_is_an_official/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._