The objective of the XR2LEARN – Open Call #2 is to perform test, piloting, evaluate and validate the user acceptance of new or already developed XR-based applications in real life settings. The projects should be validated within the XR2LEARN ecosystem, targeting training/educational scenarios. With respect to the targeted sectors, a minimum of 70% will be dedicated to XR-application relevant to industry 5.0 technologies and relevant skills and a maximum of 30% will be allocated to sub-projects targeting other educational sectors (e.g. healthcare and medical, manufacturing, construction and engineering).

Each accepted sub-project may receive €30,000 to €300,000 (100% funding as lump sum). As such, it is expected that 10 applications will be selected via this open call to enter the process, extend XR2Learn scope.

Small consortia of up to three partners consisting of XR-developing industrial partners, training organizations and XR-application user/adopters are eligible for applying. The project coordinator must be an SMEs, while SMEs, mid-caps or research institutions, research organizations and educational or training actors including private and public entities, eligible for Horizon Europe calls will be eligible to participate as members in a single proposal, except for the consortium’s beneficiaries and parties that may have conflicts of interest.