Niantic Studio Developer Accelerator Fund

Empower Developers with your Creativity

Create high-impact projects, receive funding, and share your innovations with the Niantic Studio community.

DAF Announcement

Contribute to Sample Projects and Modules

Join the Developer Accelerator Fund and turn your creativity into real rewards while shaping the future of immersive development:

  • Contribute to the ecosystem by building sample projects, modules, or tutorials.

  • Collaborate with other developers and be part of a growing, innovative community.

  • Gain recognition for your work and showcase your projects to the broader Niantic community.

  • Monetize your skills by creating high-quality content using Niantic Studio. 

  • Create photorealistic immersive game environments grounded in the real world with Gaussian splats from Niantic Scaniverse.
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Deadline to Apply

Real-World WebAR Experiences

The first-round deadline for applications is September 30th, with the final deadline set for October 16th.

We're looking for real-world WebAR experiences that leverage VPS or Gaussian splats to bring immersive, location-based interactions to life.

Niantic Studio Developer Accelerator Fund FAQ

What is the Niantic Studio Developer Accelerator Fund?

The Niantic Studio Developer Accelerator Fund is a financial program designed to support developers who create high-quality projects, tools, and resources using Niantic Studio. It offers both financial incentives and community recognition, helping foster an ecosystem of innovation and collaboration.

Who is eligible to apply for the fund?

All developers are eligible to apply for the fund through an open application process.

What types of projects will be funded?

We will fund a wide variety of projects, including sample projects, modules, tutorials, and game experiences. These projects should empower other developers by providing resources and inspiration to build with Niantic Studio.

What is the deadline to apply?

First-round deadline: September 30th

Final deadline: October 16th

What happens if my application is not selected?

If your application is not selected for this round, don’t be discouraged. This is just the beginning of our initiative, and there will be future opportunities to apply as the program expands.

Rules and Expectations

All final project submissions must adhere to the following criteria.

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High Quality Gameplay

Players should have meaningful interactions within the game, including responsive controls, dynamic environments, and interactive elements.

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Innovative and Creative

The game should offer unique and/or innovative elements that distinguish it from existing games, such as novel mechanics or narrative twists.

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Technical Execution

The game should run smoothly across various devices, ensuring a consistent experience without significant bugs or technical issues.

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