W1 Startup Community Website

This repository contains the source code for the W1 Startup Community website, a program that helps students in West Michigan turn ideas into startups through mentorship, resources, and connections.

About W1 Startup Community

W1 is a startup project building program for students, hosted at Western Michigan University. It provides:

• Development Resources: Server space, Mac Minis, cloud credits, and developer fees
• Mentoring: Expert speakers, development workshops, business strategy sessions, and one-on-one mentorship
• Business Support: Meeting spaces, business plan assistance, financial planning support, and networking events

The program is supported by founding clubs including the Developer Club at WMU and the Data Science Club at WMU.

Technology Stack

This is a Next.js project built with:

• Framework: Next.js 14+
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Icons: React Icons
• Deployment: Ready for Vercel deployment

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 20.x+
• npm

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Developer-Club-WMU/w1-website.git
cd w1-website

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Start the development server:

npm run dev

4. Open http://localhost:3000 with your browser to see the result.

Project Structure

• app/page.tsx - Main landing page
• app/info/page.tsx - Information about the program
• app/join/page.tsx - Join application redirect
• app/components/ - Reusable UI components

Deployment

The easiest way to deploy this Next.js app is to use the Vercel Platform from the creators of Next.js.

Check out the Next.js deployment documentation for more details.

Get Involved

Interested in joining the W1 Startup Community? Visit w1build.com/join to apply for the next batch.

Learn More

For more information about Next.js, take a look at the following resources:

• Next.js Documentation - learn about Next.js features and API
• Learn Next.js - an interactive Next.js tutorial

License

© 2025 W1 Startup Community. All rights reserved.