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[Horizon - Industry & Digital] Advanced and Innovative hardware components for Virtual Worlds (RIA) (Virtual Worlds Partnership)

Expected to open. Advanced XR hardware for Virtual Worlds - headsets, microdisplays, wearables, haptics, sensors, brain-computer interfaces; 8 RIAs of EUR 4.8-5.6m; opens 17 Nov 2026, deadline 18 Mar 2027.

Award
EUR 4.8m-5.6m per project (8 grants expected)
Collaborative

Next deadline

Closes: 18 March 2027

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What it funds

Expected to open. Advanced XR hardware for Virtual Worlds - headsets, microdisplays, wearables, haptics, sensors, brain-computer interfaces; 8 RIAs of EUR 4.8-5.6m; opens 17 Nov 2026, deadline 18 Mar 2027.

Who it suits

Collaborative consortium of independent legal entities from EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries (UK is associated). Subject to restrictions for the protection of European communication networks.

  • Manufacturing & materials
  • Industrial R&D

Programme specifications

Award bandEUR 4.8m-5.6m per project (8 grants expected)
FunderHorizon Europe
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredYes
Next deadline18 March 2027
Key sectors
Manufacturing & materials

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