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
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