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Developer programs and support
Updated: Aug 26, 2026
Meta offers programs and resources to support developers at every stage — from first-time builders learning the platform to established studios scaling their business.
Meta Horizon Start
Meta Horizon Start is Meta’s premier developer program designed to accelerate your VR development. Start members get:
- 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.
Meta VR Academy
Meta VR Academy is a self-paced, interactive learning platform built to supplement your Meta VR developer resources. Curriculum learners get:
- Guided learning paths — Structured courses spanning requirements, development, submission, and post-launch growth.
- Knowledge checks — Answer questions along the way to lock in the foundational concepts you’ll rely on to build and publish on the Store.
- Earned badges — Collect badges as you complete individual topics and full topic sets.
Support
Find answers to your questions and connect with other developers like you.
- Public Forums — Connect with the Meta VR developer community
- First Access Forums — Connect with the Meta VR First Access community
- FAQs — Find answers to common questions
- Downloads — Download the latest SDKs, plugins, and tools
- Code samples — Explore code samples and tutorials
- Release notes — Learn about the latest updates
See the Support page for more information.
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