Build fast.
Grow smart.
Win big.
6 teams. 2 months. Real apps shipping in real-time. The App Growth Championship is what happens when speed meets ambition — and the world watches.
The Story
Why this championship exists
A new model for app growth — built in public, judged by results.
What started this
A 48-hour hackathon in Istanbul where 20 teams built subscription mobile apps from scratch. Six advanced. The race for real growth begins now.
What's being tested
Can a small team take an idea from zero to real revenue in 60 days? With expert publishers, real users, and the global App Store as the arena.
What's at stake
One winner walks away with the grand prize, but every team gets credibility, mentorship, and a shot at follow-on funding. Real outcomes, not vanity metrics.
Behind the Scenes
Hackathon selection weekend
Two days in Istanbul. 20 teams pitched their subscription app ideas, and 6 finalists were selected to advance into the 60-day Growth Lab.
The Path
From hackathon to Istanbul
Five chapters. Sixty days. Hundreds of decisions.
Application
Mar 2026Over 200 teams applied to compete
48-Hour Hackathon
Apr 10-1220 teams built subscription apps from scratch
Team Selection
Apr 12Top 6 teams selected by jury
Growth Lab
Apr 20 – Jul 8, 2026Now2 months of growth with expert publishers
Grand Finale
Jul 8, 2026Champion crowned, winner goes to NYC
The Stakes
What's on the line
More than just a trophy. Real funding, real distribution, real opportunity.
Grand Prize
All-expenses-paid trip to RevenueCat's App Growth Annual in NYC for the winning team.
Investment Pathway
$10K–$50K validation awards with $150K–$500K follow-on potential through Anka Ventures.
Fal AI Credits
$10,000 in Fal AI credits shared among the top 5 teams to power AI features.
Scate AI Partnership
Marketing operations and growth experiments funded for the top teams.
RevenueCat Discount
40% off RevenueCat invoices for 12 months — sustainable subscription infrastructure.
Expert Mentorship
Direct access to publisher partners and growth experts throughout the Growth Lab.
Right now
Day 17 of the championship
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Teams Live
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Downloads
26
Countries
63
Days Left
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The Grand Finale
Champion crowned in
63d 06h 58m 59s
Istanbul · Winner flies to New York with the grand prize.