Meta has officially launched its AI Glasses Impact Grants, a new initiative aimed at supporting US-based organizations that are using, or proposing to use, Meta’s AI glasses to create positive societal and economic impact. Through the programme, Meta will distribute nearly $2 million in funding to more than 30 organizations and developers working across multiple sectors.
Two Grant Categories to Support Scaling and Innovation
The initiative introduces two distinct funding streams. Accelerator Grants are designed for organizations already leveraging Meta’s AI glasses and looking to scale their impact, while Catalyst Grants target groups proposing new, high-impact applications using the Meta Wearables Device Access Toolkit.
Meta will award 25 Accelerator Grants, including 15 grants of $25,000 and 10 grants of $50,000, depending on project scale. In addition, five Catalyst Grants of $200,000 each will be awarded to support bold, innovative use cases. Together, these grants aim to empower both early-stage teams and established organizations to expand their reach.
Building a Community of Wearable Tech Innovators
Grant recipients will also gain access to the Meta Wearables Community, a growing network of innovators, researchers and developers focused on pushing the boundaries of wearable technology. This community builds on momentum from the Wearables Community Summit held in December 2025, which brought together more than 80 developers and innovators showcasing real-world applications of Meta’s AI glasses.
AI Glasses Already Driving Real-World Impact
Meta highlighted several examples of how its AI glasses are already being used to solve practical challenges. In agriculture, Kevin Lang, president and CEO of agriculture software company Agerpoint, uses the glasses to give farmers hands-free, real-time AI insights. These include diagnosing crop health, predicting harvest readiness and yield, and capturing spatial data to improve decision-making on the ground.
In sports medicine, David Gallegos, MA, ATC, Cert. MDT, and a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), incorporates Ray-Ban Meta glasses into athlete care. Using voice recognition, trainers can record injury notes and update medical charts in real time, without interrupting on-field activity.
In education and creative industries, San Diego State University’s School of Theatre, Television, and Film is using Meta’s AI glasses to support aspiring filmmakers. Lecturer Stuart Voytilla says the accessible form factor allows students to easily record footage, scout locations and pre-visualize shots, making early-stage filmmaking more collaborative and inclusive.
Empowering Creativity, Learning and Accessibility
According to Meta, its AI glasses are reshaping how people experience the world by unlocking new paths of creativity, self-expression and learning. Beyond personal use, the technology is proving its value across industries by improving accessibility, enabling hands-free workflows and connecting people to information in more intuitive ways.
Applications Open Until March 9, 2026
Meta is encouraging a wide range of applicants, from small start-ups to multistate organizations, to apply for the AI Glasses Impact Grants. Applications are now open and will close on March 9, 2026.
