{"id":205,"date":"2026-01-21T22:18:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T22:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siggraphweb3d.hosting3.acm.org\/2026\/?page_id=205"},"modified":"2026-04-29T15:15:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T15:15:14","slug":"web3d-metaverse-tools-competition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web3d.siggraph.org\/2026\/web3d-metaverse-tools-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Web3D \/ Metaverse Tools Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Win cash prizes up to $1,000<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shape the Future of 3D Web Tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-contrast-color\">Sponsored by the Web3D Consortium\u00a0and University of North Dakota<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Create, Innovate, Dominate<\/strong> &#8211;<strong>&nbsp;The 3D Challenge Awaits!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This competition aims to encourage the development of Web3D tools within the framework of X3D standards. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Facilitate seamless integration and interaction of X3D among different 3D tools &amp; applications,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broaden&nbsp; X3D adoption, and elevate the use of X3D within the 3D ecosystem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create opportunities for collaboration among developers, industry experts, and educators to share knowledge and resources.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain recognition, and visibility within the 3D industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark>Submission Deadline:&nbsp;<\/mark><\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>August 30, 2026&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/easychair.org\/my\/conference?conf=web3d26\"><mark>Submit here<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark>Eligibility Criteria:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Individuals, teams, students, professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open to Academic, Open-Source, and Commercial projects\/products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark>Prizes: Two categories:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Web3D\/Metaverse Tool of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grand Prize \u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Web3D\/Metaverse Tool\/Pipeline Innovation of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;Place \u2013 $750<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2<sup>nd<\/sup>&nbsp;Place -$500<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3<sup>rd<\/sup>&nbsp;Place \u2013 $250<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark>Judging Criteria:&nbsp;<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3-Person Judges Panel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Originality, Technical execution, Ease of use, Configurability, Performance and Extensibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark>Web3D\/Metaverse tool will be judged by some or all of the following functionalities:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure your implementation adheres to X3D Standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User friendly Interface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User Configurability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extensibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Error handling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support advanced features (shaders, animation etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test Cases for validation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open-source accessibility<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark><strong>Submission<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/mark>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name of the X3D tool:&nbsp; (New or Improved existing tool)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type of Tool:&nbsp; Imported, Exporter, Convertor, Editor, Viewer\u2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domain Categories: Educational tools, gaming applications, simulations\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-2 page Abstract\/Summary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What problem does this tool solve?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is it open-source?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must submit a link to a video (max 5 minutes) in which an explanation is given as to why their entry should be considered for \u201cTool of the Year\u201d or \u201cTool\/Pipeline Innovation of the Year\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If need be a virtual meeting\/demo may be requested<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don\u2019t have to be present in-person at the conference to enter the competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The winners will be announced on October 15, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark>Submission Deadline:<\/mark>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;September 30th, 2026 &nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/easychair.org\/my\/conference?conf=web3d26\"><mark>Submit here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.web3d.org\/x3d-tools-and-resources\"><mark>Existing tools and additional resources<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about the competition should be emailed to:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:competition@web3d.org\"><strong><mark>competition@web3d.org<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To submit, please go to the&nbsp;<mark><a href=\"https:\/\/easychair.org\/my\/conference?conf=web3d26\">submission<\/a>&nbsp;<\/mark>page.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Win cash prizes up to $1,000 Shape the Future of 3D Web Tools Sponsored by the Web3D Consortium\u00a0and University of North Dakota Create, Innovate, Dominate &#8211;&nbsp;The 3D Challenge Awaits! 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