[Events \& Programs](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/events-and-programs) # Build for the future with the Android XR Developer Catalyst Program --- Apply now! 1 min read ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Google_For_Developers_Android_Text_Strapi_2000x1000_2d4221d884_2cdxMf.webp) 19 May 2026 The Android XR ecosystem is expanding, and we're committed to supporting developers who will build its next great experiences. Today, we're opening applications for the [Android XR Developer Catalyst Program](http://developer.android.com/develop/xr/catalyst), a dedicated initiative to accelerate the development of Android XR apps ready to launch within the next year. This program is designed to provide the resources, hardware, and grants to help you build and scale innovative experiences across [wired XR glasses](https://developer.android.com/develop/xr/devices#xr-glasses), like [XREAL's Project Aura](https://www.xreal.com/us/aura), and [intelligent eyewear](https://developer.android.com/develop/xr/devices#audio-display)(audio and display glasses). We are especially interested in seeing innovative experiences across media, gaming, productivity, and health, but we welcome any unique use case that helps users expand what's possible. ### **Why join the catalyst program?** We want to help developers navigate common barriers to entry for XR development by providing: - **Development Kits:**Get early access to hardware development kits for wired XR glasses (XREAL's Project Aura) and / or intelligent eyewear (audio and display glasses). - **Technical support**: Gain access to specialized technical resources and support forums specifically designed to help you prepare your app for Google Play. - **Grant Opportunities:**Submit a request and you may be eligible to receive a non-recoupable grant to accelerate your development. ### **Ready to start building?** Applications are open to developers looking to publish apps for the Android XR ecosystem in the next 6-12 months. You can build with Kotlin and the [Jetpack XR SDK](https://developer.android.com/develop/xr/jetpack-xr-sdk), or with [Unity](https://developer.android.com/develop/xr/unity), [Unreal Engine](https://developer.android.com/develop/xr/unreal) or [Godot](https://developer.android.com/develop/xr/godot). If you need a spark of inspiration, you can check out existing[](https://developer.android.com/develop/xr/experiments)XR [Experiments](https://developer.android.com/develop/xr/experiments) and [Samples](https://developer.android.com/develop/xr/samples) to see how you can use the SDK for everything from spatial music to navigation. Once you have your concept ready, be sure to [submit your application](http://developer.android.com/develop/xr/catalyst) by June 30th by 11:59PM PDT. We can't wait to see what you build. [**Start Your Application**](http://developer.android.com/develop/xr/catalyst) Explore this announcement and all Google I/O 2026 updates on [io.google](https://io.google/2026/?utm_source=blogpost&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=devblogs&utm_content). - [#Android XR](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android-xr) - [#intelligent eyewear](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/intelligent-eyewear) - [#Wired XR glasses](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/wired-xr-glasses) Continue reading - [![View Rebecca Gutteridge's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/unnamed_28_42b5e825ea_1MlfGM.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/rebecca-gutteridge) 04 Nov 2026 04 Nov 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/ADS_Compose_blog_1_9a0f711253_Z2jewd5.webp) [Events \& Programs](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/events-and-programs) ## [Build for every screen with the latest Jetpack Compose updates from Android Developer Summit](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/build-for-every-screen-jetpack-compose-updates) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/build-for-every-screen-jetpack-compose-updates) The Android ecosystem is a multi-device reality that spans phones, foldables, tablets, wearables, in-car displays, XR, and Googlebook. 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