Innovation for Media, including eXtended Reality (IA)

Last updated: 21.7.2025
Grant

The 'Innovation for Media, including eXtended Reality' program, an integral part of Horizon Europe, drives the transformation of the European media industry. It focuses on developing advanced immersive solutions and establishing a European VR Media Lab. This initiative fosters new ways of storytelling and interaction, bridging technology and creativity across various sectors.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the general eligibility for funding under the 'Innovation for Media, including eXtended Reality' program, detailing the types of applicants, the geographical scope, and the strategic objectives aimed at fostering a human-centred and ethical development of digital and industrial technologies.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, focusing on innovation in media and eXtended Reality. It also clarifies the developmental stage of supported projects and the areas of application, with a strong emphasis on fostering new immersive experiences and solutions.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides an overview of the financial support available through the 'Innovation for Media, including eXtended Reality' program, including the type of funding instrument, the maximum funding amounts for different project types, and the expected project durations.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries participating in the 'Innovation for Media, including eXtended Reality' program. It covers application stipulations, collaboration structures, specific budget rules, and other provisions to ensure alignment with the program's objectives.

Application Procedure

This section describes the procedural aspects of the 'Innovation for Media, including eXtended Reality' program, including the application submission process, how proposals were evaluated, and the communication of award decisions.

This section outlines the legal framework underpinning the 'Innovation for Media, including eXtended Reality' program. It identifies the foundational documents that establish its mandate and the key regulations that govern its operation and the management of its funds.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Up to 9,000,000 € for Innovation type i projects and up to 8,000,000 € for Innovation type ii (VR Media Lab) projects. Financial support to each third party is limited to 500,000 €.

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

26,000,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

Closed

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Creative Industries, Tourism, Education and Vocational Training

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Prototyping, Product Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), EIT Digital, EIT Manufacturing, European Social Fund +, InvestEU Fund

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