Meta Horizon Start

Accelerate Your VR Development

Join Meta's premier developer program to access a thriving VR community, hands-on support, and exclusive development resources to grow your app.

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Benefits

Start members get exclusive access to a curated community of VR developers, expert technical support, and development resources.

Global community membership

Connect with and learn from thousands of experienced VR app and game developers.

Development resources

Accelerate your VR development with exclusive Meta events, advanced technical education, community mentorship, software credits, go-to-market guidance, and more.

Technical support

Receive priority technical support from Meta staff and fellow Start community members.

Why build on Meta Horizon OS?

Reach millions of VR users worldwide with Meta Horizon OS and get the tools and support to thrive.

Reach millions of active users across 180+ countries

Scale from day one with a comprehensive suite of monetization tools, built-in payment processing, robust analytics, and dedicated resources to connect your apps with VR’s largest audience.

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Unlock unlimited creative potential

Seamlessly integrate powerful capabilities that heighten immersion, foster deeper user connection, and enable your apps to adapt to physical spaces in real time.

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Success stories

Learn how developers are growing their community, earning more revenue and building standout experiences for Horizon OS.

I Am Cat

Discover how New Folder Games and HyperVR transitioned from mobile to VR with Meta Horizon Start.

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Ghosts of Tabor

See how Combat Waffle Studios and Beyond Frames Entertainment approached user feedback and off-platform engagement to rapidly grow their audience.

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“The Meta Start program really set us up for success. The community of developers, Meta’s team, and an abundance of resources were so incredibly helpful. Swordsman wouldn't have had the impact it did on the Meta Quest ecosystem had we not been a part of the Meta Start program."

- Almir Brljak | Co-Founder of Sinn Studio

“Without the Start program, we wouldn't be where we are today. We received tremendous support and guidance throughout the journey, helping us navigate the challenging path that led to a successful Store game."

- Dániel Pozsik | Pixel Works

“Starting out as a solo developer without any connections to other indies, especially those also active on Quest, is quite lonesome. The Discord community on Start allowed me to chat with other people on the same journey, some of which I now speak with daily about business, development, and life. That is an invaluable resource!”