Learning Communities
CIIIC Learning Communities for IX talent and skills
This scheme brings together innovation, learning and working, so that professionals can further develop their knowledge and skills in the field of immersive experiences. Four-year projects by consortia from research, education and practice.
Do you want to contribute as a researcher to learning and working around immersive experiences (IX), together with education and practice? CIIIC, together with Regieorgaan SIA, has launched a funding scheme for the realisation of CIIIC Learning Communities. The call opened on 7 May 2026, with a submission deadline on 3 November 2026.
Enhancing IX knowledge and talent
Learning communities are partnerships between research and education, businesses, and public organisations. Together, they translate relevant knowledge into new learning solutions, which are tested and further improved in practice.
These communities contribute to the growth of IX knowledge and talent. Through practice-oriented research, they provide new insights that stimulate IX innovation.
Themes
The central question in this call is how consortia can develop effective concepts for learning, working and innovating. All partners work together on new learning and development models around the following research themes:
- Enhancing knowledge and insight about IX among users
- Joint development of IX content into a ready product
- Translating practical questions into IX concepts
- Distribution & infrastructure
- Reuse, further development & scaling
- Public values
Talent & Skills
This funding scheme is part of the National Growth Fund programme Creative Industries Immersive Impact Coalition (CIIIC). The Talent & Skills line (human capital) of the programme strengthens the talent pool for IX, accelerating and expanding the development of IX. This applies to the entire IX chain, from creators to application areas and everything in between, and to all educational levels.
Who can apply?
An application is submitted by a consortium with a research organisation as the main applicant and at least three practice partners (SMEs and/or organisations with a public task). The consortium can be supplemented with collaboration partners and co-financiers.
Duration and budget
The maximum duration of projects is 4 years. Per project, a subsidy of at least €900,000 and at most €1,800,000 can be requested. In total, €10,800,000 is available, which is expected to fund 6 to 12 learning communities.
More information
The full call text and application procedure can be found at Regieorgaan SIA. Questions? Contact Dorien Enter or Bram Hendrawan at Regieorgaan SIA.
Frequently asked questions about this call
Answers from the 28 May 2026 information session about the consortium, budget, themes and the application process.
Read the FAQ
Related funding schemes
Market-oriented Training Modules
Building on what is learned in the learning communities, CIIIC works with sector frontrunners to develop practice-oriented training modules for the wider IX field.
Training Vouchers
In collaboration with Regieorgaan SIA, a voucher programme is also being developed for training and further training in immersive experiences.
Thematic iX Labs
The Thematic iX Labs bring participants together around a specific theme to explore jointly how immersive experiences can be put to use.
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