Two Calls: Training Projects with Extended Reality - Expiry:03/07/2024

XR4ED: Two Open Calls for Training Projects with Extended Reality

XR4ED: will offer students the opportunity to gain practical experience thanks to EdTech & XR solutions

SOURCE: FUNDING & TENDERS PORTAL

FUNDED BY HORIZON EUROPE > THE XR4ED PROJECT: has published two Open Calls, a Call for Developers and a Call for Pilots, with a deadline set for July 3, 2024.

XR4ED: aims to unite the Educational Technology (EdTech) and Extended Reality (XR) communities to create a reference platform in Europe dedicated to learning and training through XR technologies. The Platform aims to be a central access point for existing solutions and aims to position Europe at the forefront of educational technologies.

 THE CALL FOR DEVELOPERS: aims to develop new solutions and components for the platform.

 THE CALL FOR PILOTS: aims to implement pilot projects and demonstrate the benefits of adopting XR technologies in educational contexts.

THE THEMATIC AREAS FOR THE OPEN CALLS ARE:

• Virtual Field Trips

• Content Creation and Exploration

• Awareness of Climate Change and Biodiversity Challenges

• Training of Young Professionals and Upskilling

• Distance and Blended Learning

Inclusiveness and Accessibility

CAN PARTICIPATE: Start-ups - Small and Medium Enterprises - Mid-cap - Non-Profit Organizations and Organizations such as: Schools - High Schools - Universities and Professional Training Institutes (VET) that work with XR Technologies or that Promote Digital Solutions for Qlearning. 

》》》》》》THE TOTAL ALLOCATED BUDGET IS €4,600,000.

 THE SELECTED PROJECTS: Will receive up to €230,000 each, plus mentoring sessions, workshops and other services to scale their solutions. The intention is to finance 20 projects lasting 12 months.

EXPIRY: 03/07/2024

BENEFICIARIES:

Other Subjects

Training institutions

Mid Cap

NGO

Small and Medium Enterprises 

Schools

Start-up

University

TYPE OF FINANCING: Contribution

ALLOCATION: €4,600,000

AREA: European Union

LINK: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/6222?isExactMatch=true&status=31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate

LINK: https://xr4ed.eu/open-calls/

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