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CreativeXR 2020
07/07/2020
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CreativeXR 2019 funded projects
07/07/2020
CreativeXR announce funding for four unique cultural experiences using immersive technology
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CreativeXR returns for 2020
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2020 highlights

See how CreativeXR is playing out for cohort 3 and all highlights in 2020

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Programme Timeline

Who's involved?

Meet CreativeXR partners, mentors and technical experts

CreativeXR works with some of the top immersive industry and technology experts to provide mentorship for the programme

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How to apply

The open call brief

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).

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Benefits

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:

Prototype funding

Up to £20k to develop an immersive proof-of-concept prototype

Business expertise

Support network of industry experts, high calibre peers and commissioning bodies

State-of-the-art facilities

Free use of Digital Catapult Immersive Labs in Belfast, Brighton, London, MediaCityUK and North East Tees Valley

Workshops

Focused workshops to help develop the prototype concept and improve pitching skills

Mentorship from Epic Games

Technical support from Epic Games on building prototypes in Unreal Engine

Mentorship from StoryFutures Academy

Narrative storytelling expertise from StoryFutures Academy

Technical monitoring

Bespoke mentoring from Digital Catapult artificial intelligence and 5G technologists to increase confidence in the prototype build

Showcase and Market event

Opportunity to participate, pitch and host demos and meetings with commissioners at the event

Development funding

Chance to secure further funding to finalise prototype development

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