IMPULSE Programme – the European XR accelerator
Closes on 15 August 2022XR4EUROPE, LAVAL VIRTUAL, Stereopsia EUROPE, and VRDays Europe have teamed up to offer an accelerator programme for SMEs and XR producers.
XR Stories – funding for internships
Closes on 31 August 2022XR Stories’ internships offer SMEs based in the Yorkshire and Humber region the opportunity to engage with talented students and graduates on a funded basis. This year, our focus is on addressing the current technical skills shortages in the creative industries.
A culture and creativity driven European innovation ecosystem – a collaborative platform
Closes on 21 September 2022The collaborative platform to be established should be the basis to build a strong CCI (Culture and Creative Industries) innovation ecosystem with all actors working together, also becoming active participants in EU R&I activities.
Creative Enterprise England Business Planning Support
Closes on 31 March 2023The Creative Enterprise* Business Planning Support will pay grants of up to £5000 to support companies who work in moving image for storytelling, spanning film, television, games and immersive, to build meaningful connections and create opportunities for business growth. Only open to businesses based in England, outside the M25.
Arts Council of Northern Ireland Arts Council of Northern Ireland – Small Grants Programme
Closes on 31 March 2023The aim of this programme is to assist organisations to deliver arts projects which contribute to the growth of arts in the community for new and existing audiences and which reflect the diversity of Northern Ireland’s society and culture. Rolling deadline, turnaround <2 months in most cases.
Audience of the Future

About Audience of the Future
What is the £33m Audience of the Future Challenges and how is it supporting the creative immersive tech sector to grow?

Audience of the Future Beneficiaries
Find out more about the projects that have successfully applied for Audience of the Future Challenge funding.
Funding resources
The Immerse UK Online Funding and Finance Directory Premium members only
Find the right funding and investment to suit their needs and suit their product life-cycle and company stages by using our comprehensive guide to private and public investment sources.
The London Business Hub’s Investment Readiness Programme helps to guide London-based, early-stage founders, especially from underrepresented groups, on how to access external finance.
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Learn more about making a great first impression, showcasing your immersive business effectively through developing and delivering engaging pitches and presentations.
Applying for public funding or private investment can seem daunting and at times confusing. We can support you by giving you a range of resources and practical tips to help you develop…