Meta VR Start Developer Competition 2026

Who qualifies

• Above legal age of majority in country of residence Specific countries/territories excluded
• Above legal age of majority in country of residence

What you need

• Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.

Typical approval time

• Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.

Step by step

1. Register on Devpost, build during the submission period (Sep 24 - Nov 18, 2026) and submit before the deadline.
2. If you’re not already a member of the Start program, apply now to join the competition
3. Apply the airplane seat test: does every interaction work in a two-foot radius?
4. Apply the one bus stop test: can someone have a complete moment in a short ride?
5. Apply the take it away test: if you remove the third-party service, is there still a Project?

Common rejection reasons

• Specific countries/territories excluded
• Adapted/Significantly Updated Experience: Already have something out there?

Tips & fine print

• Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.