We fund developers and researchers whose work breaks new ground and makes real-world impact.
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).
Mobile Grant
$150,000 USD
Est. Fellowship Term
6-12 months
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
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
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
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
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
Mobile Grant
$50,000 USD
Est. Fellowship Term
3 months
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
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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