eXtended Reality for Industry 5.0 (IA)

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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The eXtended Reality for Industry 5.0 (IA) program, part of Horizon Europe, aims to advance Europe's technological sovereignty by fostering human-centred and ethical development of digital and industrial technologies, specifically within the realm of Extended Reality (XR). It seeks to drive innovation and support the digital transformation of European industries, focusing on creating robust, safe, and trustworthy XR applications and platforms for various industrial ecosystems.

Who is Funded: Eligible Participants and Core Objectives

The eXtended Reality for Industry 5.0 program targets a broad range of applicants across Europe and internationally, aiming to achieve a human-centred and ethical digital transformation of industries. The program supports the development of innovative XR technologies and solutions, contributing to Europe's technological sovereignty and industrial competitiveness.

What is Funded: Project Types and Scope

This section outlines the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, focusing on the application of Extended Reality technologies across various industrial sectors. It also specifies the project maturity levels and financial considerations for covered activities.

Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Parameters

The eXtended Reality for Industry 5.0 program provides grant funding with specific financial limits and project durations tailored to support both direct innovation actions and the development of a European XR platform.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

Applicants to the eXtended Reality for Industry 5.0 program must adhere to various conditions and requirements related to application, consortium formation, budget allocation, and broader operational provisions to ensure ethical and transparent project execution.

Application Procedure: Submission and Evaluation

The application process for the eXtended Reality for Industry 5.0 program follows a single-stage submission procedure, with detailed guidelines and specific criteria governing evaluation and award decisions.

The eXtended Reality for Industry 5.0 program is underpinned by a comprehensive set of legal and policy documents from the European Union, ensuring its legitimacy, operational framework, and adherence to broader financial and ethical principles.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

8,000,000 € (per project), 500,000 € (per third-party project)

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

25,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

29.03.2023

Open Until

Open Until:

Closed

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union Member States and Associated Countries; international cooperation is prioritized with Japan, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America.

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

European Industry

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Unknown

Additional Partners:

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), EIT Digital, EIT Manufacturing, European Social Fund +, InvestEU Fund, National Contact Points (NCPs), Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk, ETSI Research Helpdesk, relevant research institutions (for international cooperation), University Gustave-Eiffel-Paris Est

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