How much funding does Augmented Reality Development Challenge provide?

Augmented Reality Development Challenge provides $20,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Augmented Reality Development Challenge?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Augmented Reality Development Challenge is described as a one-time opportunity.

Funding Amount

$20,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Partners: US Ignite and Facebook Reality Labs

Program Type: Development challenge with host community competitions

Geographic Scope: United States (host communities)

Focus Areas:

Award Details:

US Ignite sponsorship: $20,000 per host community
Host communities required to match or exceed US Ignite's $20,000
Minimum $34,000 of combined sponsorship funding must go to developer teams for application development

Host Community Requirements:
Hosts are required to:

Engage local companies, foundations, or other organizations to match or exceed US Ignite's $20,000 sponsorship
Pitch challenges to entrepreneurs at the event
Ensure that at least $34,000 of combined sponsorship funding goes to developer teams for application development
Work with co-sponsors and US Ignite to develop compelling pitch
Recruit entrepreneurs/developers capable of building advanced applications
Orient teams and distribute advance materials describing challenges
Create final report summarizing successes, winning applications, and best practices learned

Benefits for Host Communities:

Contact Information:

Status: Now Closed - Applications due December 11, 2020

Current Availability: This opportunity is no longer accepting applications. The deadline has passed.

How to Apply (for reference from past cycle):

Submit host community application
Apply online via US Ignite website
Contact organizers with questions or for additional information at [email protected]

Note: Check back with US Ignite for potential future versions of this challenge or similar AR/VR development opportunities.

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

By dollars: Iowa 32%, North Carolina 29%, Utah 21%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX; Ames, IA; Raleigh, NC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
15% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.