Corporate Challenges & EU Funding for Virtual World

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Join us for an exclusive session on 18 November 2025 at 14.30-16.00 in Match XR's Focus Stage, where leading corporations pitch their demands in virtual worlds. This is your chance to directly engage with them and discover how their needs can align with your expertise.

But this isn't just about collaboration. This is also about funding your next big project. We will also walk you through key funding calls relevant to virtual worlds in the European innovation and research programmes Horizon Europe, Digital Europe Programme and Eurostars.

This event is the bridge between corporation's visions and your company's innovation. Secure your place to find partners, align with industry needs, and unlock the funding required to turn your ideas into a reality.

Who should attend?

• Large corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in virtual reality, augmented reality, AI, and related technologies.
• Entrepreneurs seeking to collaborate on cutting-edge projects.
• Innovators looking for funding opportunities through Horizon Europe, Digital Europe Programme and Eurostars.

This event is organized by Vinnova and Business Finland.

Agenda:

14.30-14.35 Welcome - Jeannette Spühler, Vinnova; Otto Vainio, Business Finland

14.35-14.50 Presentation on the EU Virtual Worlds Partnership - Kaj Helin, Principal Scientist, VTT Technology Research Center

14.50-15.00 Innovation Challenge 1: NOKIA - Veli-Pekka Luoma, Program Director, NOKIA

15.00-15.10 Innovation Challenge 2: Valmet - Mika Karaila, Research Director, Valmet

15.10-15.20 Innovation Challenge 3: MEFI Health Metaverse in Action Group - Jenni Konttila, Lapland University of Applied Sciences

15.20-15.30 Innovation Challenge 4: Meyer Turku

15.30-15.40 Presentation on Funding Opportunities: Horizon Europe, Digital Europe Programme, Eurostars - Jeannette Spühler, Otto Vainio

15.40-~15.50 Introductions: DIMECC (MEFI Ecosystem), CGD Booster

15.50 -16.15 Networking