Developing and demonstrating core technologies for Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0 (IA) (Virtual worlds Partnership) - European Commission
Funds research on XR and Web 4.0 technologies to create immersive, human-centric virtual worlds, requiring real-world demos and interdisciplinary collaboration for societal impact.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: April 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: €4,000,000 to €5,000,000 per project | ~7 projects funded | Duration typically up to 36 months
Summary: Funds projects advancing XR and Web 4.0 technologies for immersive, human-centric virtual worlds, emphasizing real-world demonstrators, interoperability, and societal impact.
Description
This opportunity supports ambitious research and innovation projects aimed at developing core technologies for Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0. The focus is on eXtended Reality (XR), immersive, and interactive technologies that enable highly detailed, human-centric, and realistic virtual environments. Projects should leverage generative AI for personalization, enhance visualization and interaction, and address interoperability across platforms, including integration with Telco-Cloud-to-Edge Continuum. Demonstrators in real-world industrial and societal scenarios are required, and social sciences and humanities (SSH) expertise must be included to maximize societal impact. The initiative is part of the co-programmed European Partnership on Virtual Worlds, aiming to position Europe as a leader in immersive digital innovation.
