We fund developers and researchers whose work breaks new ground and makes real-world impact.
About Us
Ghost is an AR studio where developers solve real-world problems through collaboration and rapid experimentation.
We invite innovative teams to bring their creative solutions to life on Snap’s AR platform, whether they’re exploring a new product idea or strengthening an existing business.
Demonstration of Lens concept by inCitu (visuals do not reflect actual construction plan or proposal at this location).
Why Ghost?
Access to leading AR experts
Work with the most experienced team in AR, a thought partner at every step.
Unrivaled AR Engagement
Introduce your product to over 250 million Snapchatters that engage with augmented reality every day on average.1
Grant Funding
A boost to help spark a new business or grow an existing venture.
Tools for Innovation
Explore some of Snap’s most advanced AR tools and capabilities well before they become available to the general public.
We offer three program tracks:
Concept IllustrationMobile Grant
$150,000 USD
Est. Fellowship Term
6-12 months
The Product Launch track is for candidates looking to further refine an existing AR product.
Choose this track if:
You have already established a clear vision for your product.
You have already gained traction in your problem space.
You have developed early prototypes to inform your roadmap and future direction.
Note: By the end of the term, Fellows should have a Lens product that’s ready to launch to consumers.
Mobile Grant
$150,000 USD
Est. Fellowship Term
6-12 months
Product Launch Track
The Product Launch track is for candidates looking to further refine an existing AR product.
Choose this track if:
You have already established a clear vision for your product.
You have already gained traction in your problem space.
You have developed early prototypes to inform your roadmap and future direction.
Note: By the end of the term, Fellows should have a Lens product that’s ready to launch to consumers.
Mobile Grant
$150,000 USD
Est. Fellowship Term
6-12 months
AR App PrototypeMobile Grant
up to $75,000 USD
Est. Fellowship Term
3–6 months
Spectacles Grant
up to $250,000 USD
Est. Fellowship Term
6–12 months
The Product Prototype track is for candidates looking to begin development on a product.
Choose this track if:
You have identified a clear problem statement and a potential solution you’d like to explore or validate.
You haven’t yet determined if you plan to launch to consumers and sustain their product as a business.
Note: By the end of the term, Fellows should have a working proof of concept that can serve as the foundation or inspiration for a future product in their industry.
Mobile Grant
up to $75,000 USD
Est. Fellowship Term
3–6 months
Spectacles Grant
up to $250,000 USD
Est. Fellowship Term
6–12 months
Product Prototype Track
The Product Prototype track is for candidates looking to begin development on a product.
Choose this track if:
You have identified a clear problem statement and a potential solution you’d like to explore or validate.
You haven’t yet determined if you plan to launch to consumers and sustain their product as a business.
Note: By the end of the term, Fellows should have a working proof of concept that can serve as the foundation or inspiration for a future product in their industry.
Mobile Grant
up to $75,000 USD
Est. Fellowship Term
3–6 months
Spectacles Grant
up to $250,000 USD
Est. Fellowship Term
6–12 months
Deep R&DMobile Grant
$50,000 USD
Est. Fellowship Term
3 months
The Research track is for candidates interested in pursuing high impact R&D work.
Choose this track if:
You or your team believe in the power of AR & ML working hand in hand
You or your team have professional-level expertise in machine learning—specifically in the fields of deep learning for computer vision, speech, audio, and natural language processing
Note: By the end of the term, Fellows should have a paper, notebook, or Lens Studio project that demonstrates the outcome of their research.
Mobile Grant
$50,000 USD
Est. Fellowship Term
3 months
Research Track
The Research track is for candidates interested in pursuing high impact R&D work.
Choose this track if:
You or your team believe in the power of AR & ML working hand in hand
You or your team have professional-level expertise in machine learning—specifically in the fields of deep learning for computer vision, speech, audio, and natural language processing
Note: By the end of the term, Fellows should have a paper, notebook, or Lens Studio project that demonstrates the outcome of their research.
Mobile Grant
$50,000 USD
Est. Fellowship Term
3 months
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