VR@Manchester

VR Funding opportunities from Research Professional October 2022

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EXTENDED DEADLINE: Open call for innovation – rapid impact innovation

Ministry of Defence

*** The closing date for this opportunity has been extended. All other call details remain unchanged. This supports defence and security innovation projects, which have a realistic prospect of achieving an impact within a three-year time frame from the commencement of the project. No funding limit is specified, however grants are typically worth between £100,000 and £350,000. ***

Closing date: 23 Nov 22

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Open call for innovation – security rapid impact


Agorize

This recognises innovative companies with new solutions in the areas of healthcare, life sciences, the metaverse and carbon neutrality. Prizes include a cash award of USD 20,000.

Closing date: 04 Dec 22

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Inclusive and accessible sport


European Space Agency

The tenderer will develop space-enabled applications and services related to improving inclusivity and accessibility in sports. Funding is worth up to €60,000 per contract to cover up to 75 per cent of eligible activities.

Closing date: 20 Jan 23

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Towards trustworthy products in AR, VR, and smart devices


Meta

This supports research that explores unique challenges, threats, attacks, mitigations, and other considerations in the burgeoning space of augmented reality, virtual reality, smart devices, and the metaverse. Between eight and 11 awards are available, each worth up to USD 75,000.

Closing date: 11 May 23 (Forecast)

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Drucker challenge essay contest


Peter Drucker Society Europe

This recognises an essay addressing topics related to passion economy, in which individuals are neither wage slaves nor gig serfs, but engage with digital technologies to leverage their own unique aptitudes and passions to forge a livelihood on their own terms. The first prize includes €2,000 and second and third prize include €1,000 each.

Closing date: 31 May 23 (Forecast)

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Simulation Academy novice research grant


Society for Academic Emergency Medicine

This supports projects to increase the body of knowledge in simulation-based endeavours, educational innovations, and applications within different facets of emergency medicine care, training and systems research, such as medical education, clinical operations, and patient safety. Grants are worth up to USD 5,000 each for one year.

Closing date: 01 Aug 23 (Forecast)

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