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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 submitted by December 9 at 12:00 PM PST.

Finish your submission here.

✅ Submission Checklist:

Complete all submission steps and make sure your project is marked as SUBMITTED on the My Projects page on Devpost. Here’s what you need:

• Project Requirements:
  • See What to Build.
  • For Unity, Unreal, Spatial SDK, or Android/Native apps:
    • Upload an APK to a new release channel named “Competition” in the Meta Horizon Developer Dashboard.
    • Create and submit an Invite URL for judges to access and test your project.
  • For IWSDK (WebXR) apps:
    • See Deploying to GitHub Pages or use your preferred hosting solution (e.g., Digital Ocean, AWS, Azure).
  • Note: Once the entry period ends, you cannot make changes to your submission. Judging is based on the state of your project at the deadline. Ensure your entry remains available.
• Demonstration Video:
  • Less than three (3) minutes, showcasing your project on a Meta Quest device, XR Simulator, or equivalent emulator.
  • Judges are not required to watch beyond three minutes.
• Submission Form, including:
  • Track: Entertainment, Lifestyle, or Gaming
  • Text description (≤500 words): inspiration, build process, future plans
  • If your project is an updated build, include a summary of new features/capabilities. Screenshots, changelogs, and/or demo videos are highly recommended.

⚖️ Judging Criteria:

Your submission will be evaluated in the following areas:

• Innovation & Creativity: Is your project unique or significantly updated from what’s currently available in the Meta Horizon store?
• Experience Design: Does your project deliver an enjoyable, intuitive, and rewarding experience?
• Technical Implementation: How effective and reliable is your technical implementation, including use of Meta tools/features?
• Polish & Presentation: Is your project well-presented and does it provide a quality user experience?

Learn more about the judging process here and review the official rules.

▶️ Video Submission Tips:

1. Show your project: Highlight what makes it unique.
2. Be clear & engaging: Start strong, use simple language, and stay focused.
3. Ensure good quality: Record in HD, landscape mode, with clear audio and minimal distractions.
4. Highlight your track and build paths: Show your project’s track and explain your SDK choices.
5. Upload & share properly: Use YouTube and ensure your video is accessible from your Devpost submission.

🙋 Need help? 

Join today’s Polish and Ship Your Title at 12pm PST/9pm CET. Catch up on recordings from previous events and connect with the community in our Developer Forum.

We can’t wait to see your project—good luck!