24 days ago
And the winners are...
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition! Your collective passion and creativity has proven that the VR ecosystem is more vibrant than ever. The judges were truly impressed with your submissions, noting their engaging gameplay, originality, and innovative use of tools and features.
Now, without further adieu, we’re excited to announce and celebrate the winners of the top prizes!
🏆 DreamSpace | Best Entertainment Experience
🏆 Inkphony | Best Lifestyle Experience
🏆 Saber Punks | Best Social Game
🏆 Tiny Golf | Best Casual Game
Discover all 32 award winners in the winner announcement…
27 days ago
Project Gallery is now live!
We’re thrilled to announce that the Project Gallery is now live! Whether you’re looking for inspiration or want to see what your peers have built, explore this showcase of all the creative and innovative projects submitted by our talented Start community.
Check out the Project Gallery and see the amazing submissions!
We want to hear from you!
Thank you for being part of the Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Please take a few minutes to complete our competition feedback survey and let us know:
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What worked well
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What could be improved
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What you’d…
30 days ago
Share Your Feedback! Help Shape Future Offerings and Support
Hi there,
We’d love to hear about your experience with the Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition! Your insights will help inform future competitions and Start program offerings.
The survey only takes about 5 minutes.
Your feedback is crucial as we plan what’s next.
Please let us know:
- What worked well?
- What could be improved?
- What should be explored for the future?
The survey closes tomorrow, December 18th.
Click here to share your feedback.
Thank you for being a part of the Meta Horizon Start developer community!
about 1 month ago
The competition submission period has ended…what's next?
Thank you for being a vital part of the 2025 Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition! We're blown away by the creativity and innovation demonstrated across your project submissions, and how this community has engaged and supported one another over the past 5 weeks.
What's Next?
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Feedback Survey: We want to hear from you! Tell us about your competition experience—what worked well, what could be improved, and what should be explored for future competition and Start program offerings. The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete.
- Please complete the post-competition survey by December 18
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LINK TO SURVEY
- Submission Gallery:…
about 1 month ago
Today is the day! Be sure to submit the correct URL to your project on your Devpost submission
Today is the day! Be sure to submit the correct URL to your project on your Devpost submission
The biggest issue we’ve seen so far is submitting the wrong link - don’t make this mistake!
✅ Project URL Submission Instructions:
For Unity, Unreal, Spatial SDK, Android/Native and other engine apps, please provide the invite link for your Meta Horizon release channel labeled "competition".
- Follow this step-by-step guide for creating a release channel.
- Upload an APK to a new release channel named “Competition” in the Meta Horizon Developer Dashboard.
- Create an Invite URL.
- Add that Invite URL to…
about 1 month ago
Submission Deadline is Tomorrow! Avoid Common Submission Mistakes
We're seeing some truly incredible experiences so far, but we’ve noticed some trending mistakes. Make sure you don’t get caught with any of these common submission blunders and your project remains eligible to win.
The deadline to submit is tomorrow, December 9, at 12pm PST. Finish your submission here!
1. Verifying Meta Horizon Start Program Membership
You (or the submitting member of your team) must be a member of the Meta Horizon Start program to participate in the competition. Not yet a member? Apply now.
2. Submitting the Correct URL to Your Project
The biggest mistake seen so…
about 1 month ago
Hurry! Submissions due Dec 9
There are just a few days left to showcase what you’ve built! No matter the current state of your project, we encourage you to submit your work and secure your spot in the project gallery as a competition participant. By submitting, you’ll also be eligible for one of 32 prizes—including top prizes of $100,000 per track and a total prize pool of $1,500,000!
🔔 Eligibility Reminder:
You (or the submitting member of your team) must be a member of the Meta Horizon Start program to participate. Not a member yet? Apply now.
🗓️ Submission Deadline:
All entries must be…
about 1 month ago
Lights, Camera, Action! Important reminders and submission video tips
Reminder: You and/or the submitting member of your team must be a member of the Meta Horizon Start program to be eligible to participate in the competition. Not yet a member of the Start program? Apply now to join.
We know, as developers and innovators, your expertise might be in building and problem solving, but presenting your project in your submission video needs time and care too! The demo video is often the first thing that judges review. Your video should tell the story behind your project, providing a clear avenue to showcase your talent.
📝 Prep your elevator pitch…
about 2 months ago
Essential Submission Prep Workshop on Dec 2 - Don’t Miss It!
We’re excited to invite you to a practical, step-by-step workshop designed to help you package and submit your app for the Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition 2025.
In this workshop, you’ll get a walkthrough of the submission workflow based on your preferred build path. We’ll cover best practices, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to handle challenges such as sharing release channels with judges, ensuring video visibility, incorporating API keys securely, and more.
Workshop Highlights:
- Info Session: Get your competition questions answered and understand the submission process clearly.
- Trailer & Packaging: Learn how to create an effective app…
about 2 months ago
Two weeks left! How is your project going?
We hope your project for the Meta Horizon Start Competition is coming along smoothly! With the deadline a little under 2 weeks away, we wanted to send a friendly reminder to ensure everything is on track.
You can edit your submission as much as you would like before the deadline, so start one today here.
Here's a handy checklist to review while finalizing your app
✅ Submission Checklist:
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Project as defined in What to Build.
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For apps built with Unity, Unreal, Spatial SDK or Android/Native:
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Upload an APK to a new release channel named “Competition” in the…
about 2 months ago
Eyes on the Prize! 🏆💰
Review all the special awards for this competition and get started building your app on Meta Horizon OS. 🏆
Take advantage of cutting-edge developer tools designed to help you build faster, smarter, and more immersive apps than ever before. If that isn’t enough incentive, some of these tools have specific awards associated with them! 💰
Best Entertainment Experience
3 Prizes worth a total of $190,000
An experience that makes consuming or watching content more immersive, interactive, and innovative than traditional formats. Learn more here.
Best Lifestyle Experience
3 prizes worth a total of $190,000
An experience that enhances peoples’…
about 2 months ago
How is your project going?
We hope your project for the Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition is coming along smoothly! With the deadline on December 9th, we wanted to send a friendly reminder to ensure everything is on track. Additionally, we wanted to remind you of the different resources available to you.
You can edit your submission as much as you would like before the deadline, so start one today here.
Here's a handy checklist to review while finalizing your world
✅ Submission Checklist:
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Project as defined in What to Build.
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Do you have a 3-minute video that showcases footage of your…
about 2 months ago
Get connected! - Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition
Why is the Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition exciting?
This competition is an opportunity to show off your skills and imagination by building or updating a Meta Horizon OS immersive app. You'll get to leverage powerful build paths to bring your visions to life faster than ever before. With a massive $1.5 million prize pool up for grabs, this is your chance to win big, connect with a thriving community of fellow developers, and get your work in front of a growing audience on Meta Horizon Start.
What is this competition all about?
An immersive experience built for Meta Horizon…
2 months ago
Join the Meta workshop Today
Hi Hackers! 👋
We’re excited to invite you to a special Meta workshop happening tomorrow on the Devpost Discord server — built to help you kickstart your project for the $1.5M Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition.
📅 When: Thursday, Nov 13 at 1:15 PM EST
🎙️ Guest: Dilmer from Learn XR — Developer Advocate at Meta
Join us for a 45-minute live build + Q&A, where Dilmer will take you from 0 to 1 using Unity 6+ and the Meta XR SDKs — no fluff, just hands-on building.
See you there!
If you’re not already a…
2 months ago
Brainstorming, Building, Submitting, OH MY!
Let’s get started building your Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition project!
Make a plan, Stan.
A little planning can go a long way toward a winning project. Check out our Tips for Planning Your Project.
Get inspo from the Quickstart Tutorial and Example Projects!
Figuring out where to start with your project can sometimes be a hurdle in your building journey. Reviewing the Quickstart Tutorial and Example Projects can be a great place to find your footing.
Explore Sample Use Cases for Inspiration
Follow a…