“Universities teach theory.
We practice production.”
App Dev is a non-profit dedicated to removing the friction between your idea and the hands of users. Theory meets practice. Ideas meet users.
We exist because shipping is how you learn. Every line of code should push you closer to users, not further into abstraction.
Build
Start with an idea. Any idea. The best way to learn is to create.
Ship
Deploy to real users. Get feedback. Learn what actually matters.
Repeat
Iterate relentlessly. Each cycle makes you a better builder.
Everything you need to ship.
Funding
Grants for AWS credits, Apple Developer Program, Google Play Console, domain names, and other infrastructure costs. Focus on building, not billing.
- Server costs covered
- Developer accounts
- Domain names
- API credits
Mentorship
Code reviews, architectural guidance, and technical support from experienced builders. We help you make decisions that scale.
- Weekly office hours
- Code reviews
- Architecture advice
- Debug sessions
Community
Join the Shipyard—a network of builders who ship. Hackathons, demo days, and a Discord full of people who get it.
- Hackathons
- Demo days
- Discord community
- Peer feedback
From idea to users' hands.
Real products built by Grinnell students. Deployed. Used. Iterated.
Your project could be here. Join the Shipyard →