Build fast.
Grow smart.
Celebrate in New York.
Build fast.
Grow smart.
Celebrate in New York.
Build fast. Grow smart.
Celebrate in New York.
The ultimate challenge for subscription app builders. Spend 48 hours building your product, 1.5 months scaling it with experts, and win an all-expenses-paid trip to RAGA 2026 in New York City.
The ultimate challenge for subscription app builders. Spend 48 hours building your product, 1.5 months scaling it with experts, and win an all-expenses-paid trip to RAGA 2026 in New York City.
The ultimate challenge for subscription app builders. Spend 48 hours building your product, 1.5 months scaling it with experts, and win an all-expenses-paid trip to RAGA 2026 in New York City.
FLIGHT TICKET
RevenueCat Airlines
FROM
IST
TO
NYC
PASSANGER NAME
✨ Winner ✨
DATE
Oct 21
FLITGHT
AAB1187
BOARDING TIME
7:20
ROW
3
SEAT
10B
TIME REMAINING TO APPLY
TIME REMAINING TO APPLY
TIME REMAINING TO APPLY
FLIGHT TICKET
Backed by Industry Leaders
Backed by Industry Leaders
Backed by Industry Leaders
Organized and supported by the biggest names shaping the global app ecosystem.
Organized and supported by the biggest names shaping the global app ecosystem.
Grand Prize
Grand Prize
Grand Prize
An all-expenses-covered journey to New York City, placing the winning team at the center of the global app and subscription ecosystem.
An all-expenses-covered journey to New York City, placing the winning team at the center of the global app and subscription ecosystem.
Destination: NYC
Other Rewards for Top 5 Teams
Other Rewards for Top 5 Teams
Other Rewards for Top 5 Teams
Investment Opportunity
Direct meetings with VL Media leadership to explore a potential investment opportunity of up to
USD 500,000.
💸
Investment Opportunity
Direct meetings with VL Media leadership to explore a potential investment opportunity of up to
USD 500,000.
💸
Investment Opportunity
Direct meetings with VL Media leadership to explore a potential investment opportunity of up to
USD 500,000.
💸
Growth Partnership
with Scate
Opportunity to work with Scate to scale your app, with marketing operations and budget covered by Scate.
🤝
Growth Partnership
with Scate
Opportunity to work with Scate to scale your app, with marketing operations and budget covered by Scate.
🤝
Growth Partnership
with Scate
Opportunity to work with Scate to scale your app, with marketing operations and budget covered by Scate.
🤝
AI Infrastructure Credits
A total of USD 30,000 in Fal AI credits, shared among the top 5 teams, to support AI development and scaling.
✨
AI Infrastructure Credits
A total of USD 30,000 in Fal AI credits, shared among the top 5 teams, to support AI development and scaling.
✨
RevenueCat Partner Discount
40% discount on RevenueCat invoices for the next 12 months.
🐱
RevenueCat Partner Discount
40% discount on RevenueCat invoices for the next 12 months.
🐱
AI Infrastructure Credits
A total of USD 30,000 in Fal AI credits, shared among the top 5 teams, to support AI development and scaling.
✨
RevenueCat Partner Discount
40% discount on RevenueCat invoices for the next 12 months.
🐱
RevenueCat Partner Discount
40% discount on RevenueCat invoices for the next 12 months.
🐱
How it Works
How it Works
How it Works
Your path from a bold idea to a global launch
Your path from a bold idea to a global launch
Your path from a bold idea to a global launch
Apply
Rolling applications
1
Phase One
48-Hour Sprint
2
Selection
Jury Presentations
3
Phase Two
6-Week Growth Lab
4
Final & Prize
The Final Moment
5
Step 1
April 3–5, 2026
Rolling Applications
Submit your team of four for evaluation. We select the top 20 teams based on portfolio quality, technical experience, and motivation to build high-growth subscription products.
TIME REMAINING TO APPLY
Apply
Rolling applications
1
Step 1
April 3–5, 2026
Rolling Applications
Submit your team of four for evaluation. We select the top 20 teams based on portfolio quality, technical experience, and motivation to build high-growth subscription products.
TIME LEFT TO NEW YORK APP WEEK:
Phase One
48-Hour Sprint
2
Selection
Jury Presentations
3
Phase Two
6-Week Growth Lab
4
Final & Prize
The Final Moment
5
Apply
Rolling applications
1
Step 1
April 3–5, 2026
Rolling Applications
Submit your team of four for evaluation. We select the top 20 teams based on portfolio quality, technical experience, and motivation to build high-growth subscription products.
TIME LEFT TO NEW YORK APP WEEK:
Phase One
48-Hour Sprint
2
Selection
Jury Presentations
3
Phase Two
6-Week Growth Lab
4
Final & Prize
The Final Moment
5
Apply
Rolling applications
1
Step 1
April 3–5, 2026
Rolling Applications
Submit your team of four for evaluation. We select the top 20 teams based on portfolio quality, technical experience, and motivation to build high-growth subscription products.
TIME LEFT TO NEW YORK APP WEEK:
Phase One
48-Hour Sprint
2
Selection
Jury Presentations
3
Phase Two
6-Week Growth Lab
4
Final & Prize
The Final Moment
5
Apply
Rolling applications
1
Step 1
April 3–5, 2026
Rolling Applications
Submit your team of four for evaluation. We select the top 20 teams based on portfolio quality, technical experience, and motivation to build high-growth subscription products.
TIME LEFT TO NEW YORK APP WEEK:
Phase One
48-Hour Sprint
2
Selection
Jury Presentations
3
Phase Two
6-Week Growth Lab
4
Final & Prize
The Final Moment
5
Build. Launch. Grow.
Build. Launch. Grow.
A two-phase app growth championship where subscription apps are built, launched, and scaled in real market conditions.
Team Applications
The Selection
The Selection
The Selection
We are scouting for teams of four who possess the technical skill and the growth mindset to dominate the app market. Applications are evaluated based on experience, portfolio quality, and core motivation. Only the top 20 teams will be invited to the kickoff for Phase One.
We are scouting for teams of four who possess the technical skill and the growth mindset to dominate the app market. Applications are evaluated based on experience, portfolio quality, and core motivation. Only the top 20 teams will be invited to the kickoff for Phase One.
We are scouting for teams of four who possess the technical skill and the growth mindset to dominate the app market. Applications are evaluated based on experience, portfolio quality, and core motivation. Only the top 20 teams will be invited to the kickoff for Phase One.
Phase One
The 48-Hour Hackathon
The 48-Hour Hackathon
The sprint takes place at the Neon Apps HQ. At the start, we will reveal 10–15 high-potential subscription verticals. Your team will pick one and build its foundation from scratch, including a seamless onboarding flow, a fully integrated subscription system, and a remote paywall. You must have a functional version ready for TestFlight by the end of the weekend.
The sprint takes place at the Neon Apps HQ. At the start, we will reveal 10–15 high-potential subscription verticals. Your team will pick one and build its foundation from scratch, including a seamless onboarding flow, a fully integrated subscription system, and a remote paywall. You must have a functional version ready for TestFlight by the end of the weekend.
The sprint takes place at the Neon Apps HQ. At the start, we will reveal 10–15 high-potential subscription verticals. Your team will pick one and build its foundation from scratch, including a seamless onboarding flow, a fully integrated subscription system, and a remote paywall. You must have a functional version ready for TestFlight by the end of the weekend.
Milestone
The Phase One Jury
The Phase One Jury
As the hackathon concludes, all 20 teams present their apps to a jury composed of leading founders and senior executives from the mobile ecosystem. The jury will evaluate the execution and product potential to select the Top 5 Teams to advance to the Growth Program.
As the hackathon concludes, all 20 teams present their apps to a jury composed of leading founders and senior executives from the mobile ecosystem. The jury will evaluate the execution and product potential to select the Top 5 Teams to advance to the Growth Program.
As the hackathon concludes, all 20 teams present their apps to a jury composed of leading founders and senior executives from the mobile ecosystem. The jury will evaluate the execution and product potential to select the Top 5 Teams to advance to the Growth Program.
Phase Two
The Growth Lab
The Growth Lab
The 5 finalist teams enter a structured collaboration with expert partner publishers to transform their app into a data-driven business. Over 1.5 months, you will conduct live marketing tests, weekly performance reviews, and A/B experiments. Throughout the process, teams will share their experiment outcomes and growth insights publicly to build visibility.
The 5 finalist teams enter a structured collaboration with expert partner publishers to transform their app into a data-driven business. Over 1.5 months, you will conduct live marketing tests, weekly performance reviews, and A/B experiments. Throughout the process, teams will share their experiment outcomes and growth insights publicly to build visibility.
The 5 finalist teams enter a structured collaboration with expert partner publishers to transform their app into a data-driven business. Over 1.5 months, you will conduct live marketing tests, weekly performance reviews, and A/B experiments. Throughout the process, teams will share their experiment outcomes and growth insights publicly to build visibility.
Final & Prize
The Grand Final
The Grand Final
After the growth period, the 5 finalists return for their ultimate presentation. You will present your final product results, performance metrics, and the strategic improvements made during the scaling phase. One winning team will be crowned champion and receive an all-expenses-covered trip to New York City for RAGA 2026.
After the growth period, the 5 finalists return for their ultimate presentation. You will present your final product results, performance metrics, and the strategic improvements made during the scaling phase. One winning team will be crowned champion and receive an all-expenses-covered trip to New York City for RAGA 2026.
After the growth period, the 5 finalists return for their ultimate presentation. You will present your final product results, performance metrics, and the strategic improvements made during the scaling phase. One winning team will be crowned champion and receive an all-expenses-covered trip to New York City for RAGA 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Answered all frequently asked questions. Still confused? Feel free contact with us.
Answered all frequently asked questions. Still confused?
Feel free contact with us.
Who can apply for the Championship?
Who can apply for the Championship?
Who can apply for the Championship?
Do we need to have an app idea before the event?
Do we need to have an app idea before the event?
Do we need to have an app idea before the event?
Is the 48-hour hackathon a physical or remote event?
Is the 48-hour hackathon a physical or remote event?
Is the 48-hour hackathon a physical or remote event?
What are the technical requirements for the build?
What are the technical requirements for the build?
What are the technical requirements for the build?
How are the Top 5 teams selected?
How are the Top 5 teams selected?
How are the Top 5 teams selected?
What happens during the 1.5-month Growth Lab?
What happens during the 1.5-month Growth Lab?
What happens during the 1.5-month Growth Lab?
Do we need to spend our own money on marketing tests?
Do we need to spend our own money on marketing tests?
Do we need to spend our own money on marketing tests?
How is the Grand Winner determined?
How is the Grand Winner determined?
How is the Grand Winner determined?
What exactly does the Grand Prize cover?
What exactly does the Grand Prize cover?
What exactly does the Grand Prize cover?
Are you ready to build the next global success story?
Are you ready to build the next global success story?
Are you ready to build the next global success story?
Don’t just build an app. Master the growth.
Don’t just build an app. Master the growth.
A two-phase app growth championship where subscription apps are built, launched, and scaled in real market conditions.