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Specific Support for the Virtual Worlds Partnership and the Web 4.0 Initiative (CSA)

This funding call under the DIGITAL - CNECT program focuses on establishing and supporting the European Virtual Worlds Partnership and the Web 4.0 initiative. It aims to develop a Strategic Research, Innovation, and Deployment Agenda (SRIDA) for Virtual Worlds and a Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for Web 4.0. The call seeks proposals that can strengthen collaboration among academia, industry, public actors, and end-users to promote human-centric, trustworthy, and inclusive virtual worlds and Web 4.0 ecosystems. The funded actions will also address ethical, societal, and legal considerations, support standardization, and create outreach programs for adoption and awareness.

Opening: 10 Jun 2025
Deadline(s): 02 Oct 2025

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This funding opportunity represents a pre-agreed draft that has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission. The final, approved version is expected to be published in the first quarter of 2025. This draft is provided for informational purposes and may be used to preliminarily form consortia and develop project ideas, but it is offered without any guarantees or warranties.

Expected Outcome

- A comprehensive Strategic Research, Innovation, and Deployment Agenda (SRIDA) for Virtual Worlds in Europe.
- A Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for Web 4.0 in Europe.
- An established and operational European Virtual Worlds Partnership.
- A strong, competitive ecosystem with European leadership in Virtual Worlds technologies.
- Enhanced links among Horizon Europe, Digital Europe Programme, and other initiatives.
- Comprehensive educational and outreach programs.
- Increased adoption of ethical, safe, and open virtual worlds.
- Standardization methodologies supporting regulatory frameworks.

Scope

- Support the European Virtual Worlds Partnership by fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
- Develop SRIDA for Virtual Worlds and SRIA for Web 4.0.
- Strengthen links with European, national, and regional initiatives and programs.
- Promote adoption of virtual worlds across Member States and Associated Countries.
- Address ethical, legal, societal, and economic aspects of virtual worlds.
- Foster standardization and ensure alignment with European regulatory frameworks.

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