eXtended Reality Modelling (RIA)

This program targets a broad range of entities engaged in research and innovation within digital and industrial technologies, specifically focusing on human-centred development and ethical considerations. The geographical scope primarily includes EU Member States and Associated Countries, with provisions for other international participants. The overarching objective is to foster a human-centred and ethical approach to technology, empowering users and workers, and supporting social innovation.

This program funds Research and Innovation Actions (RIAs) focused on advancing eXtended Reality (XR) technologies, particularly in modelling and human interaction. Projects should develop sophisticated XR models and services, ensuring energy efficiency, reproducibility, and a strong integration path for European industry uptake. Financial support to third parties is a key element for extending use-cases and application domains.

The program provides grants as the primary form of financial support, with a significant budget allocated for this specific topic. Projects are expected to allocate a portion of their funding to provide grants to third parties, fostering broader engagement and use-case development.

Applicants must adhere to general conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, covering admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and exclusion criteria. A crucial requirement for this topic is the mandatory inclusion of financial support to third parties, which must be detailed in an additional annex. Proposals are encouraged to form consortia.

The application process for this call is now closed. Proposals were submitted through a single-stage procedure, with evaluation results already communicated to applicants. Grant agreements were expected to be signed by June 2022.

The funding program is established and governed by comprehensive legal frameworks and policy documents of the European Union, primarily under the Horizon Europe Work Programme. These documents define the conditions, procedures, and ethical guidelines for grant implementation.