All funding schemes
from CIIIC
From research to entrepreneurship
Are you working on immersive experiences (IX)? CIIIC supports the development of immersive experiences (IX) in the Netherlands. Through our funding schemes, you can participate in open calls and apply for funding. Find an overview of all available schemes here.
Open calls
Action lines
CIIIC works along five action lines to grow the Dutch immersive sector. Each action line has its own goal and brings people, knowledge and innovation together. This is how we work on research, talent, facilities, entrepreneurship and collaboration. Click an action line to see which funding schemes, projects and activities belong to it.
Research
Applied and practice-based research for the development of better knowledge, methodologies and tools for the effective and responsible development of IX. From exploratory research to artistic-design research.
More about Action line 1
CIIIC Start
CIIIC Start offers funding for one-year exploratory research.
CIIIC PRO
Multi-year practice-oriented research aimed at developing knowledge and practical approaches to improve and expand the application of immersive experiences (IX).
ADRIE
Artistic and design research in immersive experiences. For artists, designers and creative professionals exploring the boundaries of IX.
CIIIC Kern
Demand-driven, practice-oriented research into immersive experiences. Consortia of universities of applied sciences and businesses work together on research questions that come straight from practice.
Talent & Skills
Expanding and strengthening the talent pool to conceptualise, build and apply IX. Through learning communities, training vouchers and educational modules.
More about Action line 2
Learning Communities
This programme connects innovation, learning, and work, enabling professionals to further develop their knowledge and skills in immersive experiences. It involves four-year projects by consortia from research, education, and practice.
Market-oriented Training Modules
These market-oriented training modules help IX creators and professionals further develop their knowledge, skills, and competencies. The practice-oriented modules are aligned with the needs of the labour market and strengthen expertise within the IX field.
Training Vouchers
Within this programme, which is currently under development, vouchers will become available for training and upskilling in the skills required to design, create, and apply immersive experiences (IX).
Facilities
Building a strong, interconnected Dutch IX innovation ecosystem and supporting its research, education, development, and application.
More about Action line 3
IX Labs Phase 2
Smaller, complementary facilities with a focus on specific domains or regions. These labs will be developed during the second phase of CIIIC (2028–2029).
IX Labs Fase 1
A network of large-scale, well-equipped facilities that play a central role in the national IX ecosystem. They form the foundation of the IX infrastructure and support multidisciplinary use for productions, societal applications, experimentation, and research.
Innovating
Projects around the design, production, application and impact of IX, bringing together public and private organisations. Consortia develop solutions for concrete societal challenges.
More about Action line 4
IIC 6
Large-scale innovation challenges with societal impact. Consortia develop immersive solutions for concrete issues posed by launching customers.
IIC 5
Large-scale innovation challenges with societal impact. Consortia develop immersive solutions for concrete issues posed by launching customers.
IIC 4
Large-scale innovation challenges with societal impact. Consortia develop immersive solutions for concrete issues posed by launching customers.
Synergy & Coherence
Coherence and synergy between the action lines, connecting parties in the IX ecosystem. From innovation agenda to knowledge platform, from public values to community and events.
More about Action line 5
CIIIC Community
Connect with creators, researchers and adopters in the IX ecosystem. Ask questions, share knowledge and find collaboration partners.
About the communityPublic Values
Guideline and self-assessment for responsible IX development, developed with Rathenau, Waag Futurelab and Public Spaces.
View the guidelineEvents & Calendar
Annual congress, masterclasses, matchmaking and international missions. Meet the IX community live and online.
View the calendarWhen does each funding scheme open?
See all editions of all funding schemes on one timeline. Or contact us for personal advice.