This opportunity funds projects developing next-generation XR hardware, wearables, haptic devices, sensors, actuators, and brain-computer interfaces to create immersive virtual worlds. Research should stimulate all human senses and integrate components into tested devices demonstrating societal and industrial applications. Projects should emphasize reliability, interoperability, energy efficiency, and inclusivity, involving social sciences and humanities expertise. Typical project duration is 36 months, advancing technology readiness from level 3 to 5.
Eligible applicants must comply with admissibility conditions, including proposal page limits and layout, and be from eligible countries as described in the Horizon Europe Work Programme. Participants must meet financial and operational capacity requirements and adhere to restrictions protecting Eur