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Applications for CreativeXR cohort 3 will open soon. Register your interest to the programme to be the first to know when the open call will be launched.
Applications for cohort 3 are now open. CreativeXR is looking for creative teams with a range of previous immersive content expertise to apply to this year acceleration programme. Read the open call brief, attend our online briefing sessions to learn more and register your interest to apply.
All applications for cohort 3 are currently being reviewed by CreativeXR judges.
All 20 creative teams shortlisted that will form part of CreativeXR cohort 3 will be announced. Learn more about the cohort 3 teams and their projects.
Cohort 3 teams will create immersive prototypes over this three-month period. They will also take part in bespoke workshops and mentorship with key immersive and industry leaders.
CreativeXR opens to investors and commissioners to attend the final Showcase and Market event, meet with Cohort 3 teams and experience the prototypes developed during the programme.
Cohort 3 teams will participate, pitch and host private demos and meetings with key industry stakeholders and commissioners at the final Showcase and Market event.
CreativeXR works with some of the top immersive industry and technology experts to provide mentorship for the programme
In 2020 CreativeXR and its partners are looking to support projects from a series of themed strands (storytelling and narrative-led experiences, content built on Epic Engine and cross-technology projects with 5G and artificial intelligence).
Focused on the creative industries, CreativeXR works with the UK best creative teams to help develop concepts and prototypes of immersive content by offering access to:
Up to £20k to develop an immersive proof-of-concept prototype
Support network of industry experts, high calibre peers and commissioning bodies
Free use of Digital Catapult Immersive Labs in Belfast, Brighton, London, MediaCityUK and North East Tees Valley
Focused workshops to help develop the prototype concept and improve pitching skills
Technical support from Epic Games on building prototypes in Unreal Engine
Narrative storytelling expertise from StoryFutures Academy
Bespoke mentoring from Digital Catapult artificial intelligence and 5G technologists to increase confidence in the prototype build
Opportunity to participate, pitch and host demos and meetings with commissioners at the event
Chance to secure further funding to finalise prototype development
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