The Virtual Innovation Consortium (VIC) is an EU-backed initiative tackling the advanced digital skills gap by focusing on Extended Reality (XR)—including Augmented and Virtual Reality. The project brings together universities, research institutions, VET providers, and industry leaders to deliver cutting-edge training in immersive technologies.

Consortium Coordinator

Consortium Partners

STEP Seal for Highly Innovative Project

We are proud to announce that the Virtual Innovation Consortium was awarded the STEP Seal. The STEP Seal is a tool to promote and support high-quality projects that contribute to Europe's strategic technological development.

Updates

Opportunity within the VIC project

We are pleased to share an opportunity for aspiring researchers in the field of Virtual Reality and Digital Innovation.

🎓 PhD Scholarship – University of International Studies of Rome (UNINT)

📖 Area: Computer Science and Technologies

💡 Co-financed by UNINT and the VIC Project, supported by the Digital Europe Programme

🔍 Research focus Methodologies for the development of immersive applications aimed at enhancing learning processes and strategic problem solving.

📍 Location: Rome, Italy

Interview in Fakti Online Media

The latest interview on VIC’s main goals and priorities is available on the link below:

https://fakti.bg/mnenia/996262-proekt-virtualna-realnost-za-arhitekti-lekari-uchiteli-i-ne-samo-maria-kazakova-pred-fakti

Article in The Telepgraph Newspaper

We are happy to share that an article on VIC has been published in the Telegraph, Bulgaria. You can access it here:

https://telegraph.bg/hi-tech/novini/proekt-s-bylgarsko-uchastie-shte-brani-tehnologichniia-suverenitet-na-es-spriamo-sasht-i-kitaj-s-vr.-blagodarenie-na-tehnologiite-studentite-po-medicina-shte-se-uchat-da-operirat-na-3d-modeli-a-decata-shte-mogat-da-izuchavat-istoricheskite-bitki-uchastvajki-v-tiah-467986

Publication in Il Mattino

We’re proud to share that the Virtual Innovation Consortium has been featured in Il Mattino, one of Italy’s leading newspapers.

The article showcases how our Consortium is fostering collaboration and innovation across industries. You can read the full story here:

Innovazione, Campania leader UE: ecco la rete sulle tecnologie immersive (Il Mattino, in Italian).

This recognition reflects the shared vision and commitment of our partners to push the boundaries of what immersive technologies can achieve for society and the economy.

New Project Presentation Video

We are proud to share our new project presentation video. Please see it on the link below.

Kick-Off Event

Virtual Innovation Consortium to Launch with Kick-Off Event in Lisbon and Online Press Conference

Lisbon, Portugal — October 2025

The Virtual Innovation Consortium is proud to announce the official launch of its ambitious project aimed at accelerating the application of immersive technologies across a wide range of sectors. The kick-off event will take place in Lisbon, bringing together key partners, stakeholders, and industry leaders to initiate collaborative efforts and set the stage for impactful innovation.