21st March 2024
A new £575,000 XR funding competition, opening on 15 April 2024, will bring together innovators from the creative industries sector with leading tourism organisations to explore how immersive technology will enhance future visitor attractions across the Belfast region, including the landmark Belfast Stories attraction.
The Augment the City Challenge Competition, led by Belfast City Council’s City Innovation Office and funded by the Belfast Region City Deal, will enable local businesses to develop ideas, proof of concepts and prototypes using immersive technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality to enhance visitor attractions.
Businesses interested in applying to the challenge competition can register for an online information session taking place on 18 April 2024.
The funding competition will be delivered across three phases:
- Phase 1: Up to ten companies will be offered up to £10,000 each to develop their concepts. This will include an in-person presentational pitch in Belfast at the end of phase 1.
- Phase 2: Up to five companies will be offered up to £35,000 to further develop their proposals.
- Phase 3: Up to three companies will be offered up to £100,000 each to develop prototypes.
Full competition details, criteria and application form will be available on 15 April 2024.
For more information, visit www.smartbelfast.city.
