Shaping the future of XR

through European collaboration

IRIS-XR is a member of the BeyondXR Cluster since September 2026, a collaborative initiative bringing together European research and innovation projects working to advance Extended Reality (XR) and emerging technologies.

The BeyondXR Cluster brings together pioneering EU research and innovation projects.

The BeyondXR Cluster connects pioneering EU-funded initiatives exploring the potential of Extended Reality, Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and immersive technologies across areas including education and training, industry and manufacturing, remote collaboration, immersive media, creative and cultural sectors, and human-centred digital experiences.

By bringing complementary projects together, the cluster creates opportunities to exchange knowledge and best practices, identify technological and research synergies, engage with wider stakeholder communities, and increase the visibility and impact of European XR innovation.

BeyondXR also provides a collaborative space where projects can address common challenges related to the development and adoption of XR technologies, from interoperability and standardisation to accessibility, social acceptance, trustworthy AI and human-centred design.

Generative AI for inclusive and immersive virtual worlds. Geniverse is a next-generation European initiative funded under Horizon Europe. It fuses state-of-the-art Generative AI, Extended Reality (XR), and edge-based frugal AI to build secure, accessible, and hyper-personalised virtual environments.

VICTOR-XR develops next-generation Extended Reality experiences by combining Digital Twins, Artificial Intelligence and multimodal interaction. Integrating haptics, vision, speech, gaze tracking and biosignals, the project creates immersive, intuitive and trustworthy XR solutions for applications in industry and healthcare.

AMPLIFY supports the digital transformation of Europe’s Cultural and Creative Industries through AI and XR technologies. By developing accessible, sustainable and human-centric phygital experiences, the project enables new forms of artistic expression, audience engagement and collaboration between physical and digital environments.

MOTIVATE XR develops an innovative XR tool suite to make industrial training and operations safer, more accessible and engaging. Combining generative AI, no-code authoring, immersive storytelling and telepresence, the project supports activities such as manufacturing, assembly and maintenance.

XR5.0 develops and validates a person-centric, AI-powered Extended Reality paradigm tailored to Industry 5.0 applications. The project aims to create more intuitive, adaptive and human-centred XR experiences that respond to industrial needs while supporting closer collaboration between people and technology.

XR2INDUSTRY develops interoperable XR technologies and a European reference platform for industrial applications. Focusing on data-aware XR solutions, the project addresses challenges in manufacturing, maintenance, training and remote operations while placing workers’ wellbeing at the centre of industrial innovation.

OPENVERSE promotes inclusive, open and ethically responsible European Virtual Worlds. Combining XR technologies, user co-creation and interdisciplinary expertise, the project addresses interoperability, privacy, security and regulatory challenges to support trustworthy digital environments and strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty.

XR2LEARN supports the development of human-centric XR applications for education and training. Through a one-stop-shop platform operating as a Digital Innovation Hub, the project connects stakeholders across the XR ecosystem and promotes immersive learning in manufacturing and distance education.

MASTER transforms robotics training in manufacturing through an innovative, open XR platform. By integrating advanced interaction mechanisms and immersive technologies, the project creates safe, flexible and realistic virtual environments that enhance learning and practical skills development in industrial robotics.

XR4ED connects the EdTech and XR communities to establish a European reference platform for immersive learning and training. By providing centralised access to XR educational solutions, the project promotes innovation, collaboration and the adoption of advanced technologies in education.

augMENTOR enhances education through an AI-powered toolkit that supports personalised and adaptive learning. Combining emerging technologies with innovative pedagogical approaches, the project develops tailored learning pathways that respond to individual learners’ needs while strengthening essential and 21st-century skills.

TRANSMIXR advances immersive media experiences by combining Extended Reality and Artificial Intelligence technologies. The project develops innovative tools and approaches for media production, distribution and consumption, enabling new forms of storytelling, social interaction and creative expression across cultural and creative industries.

SPIRIT advances immersive telepresence through scalable, low-latency technologies that connect physical and virtual environments. The project develops and demonstrates solutions for real-time human-to-human and human-to-machine interaction, addressing technical barriers to wider adoption across industrial and collaborative applications.

SERMAS develops the foundations for next-generation XR systems centred on human interaction and social acceptance. The project creates innovative concepts, methods and tools to support the coherent design, implementation and deployment of more intuitive, accessible and engaging XR experiences.

CORTEX2 develops next-generation XR technologies to enhance remote collaboration across industries. Its innovative platform enables workers to interact with physical environments and remote objects, supporting applications ranging from industrial cooperation and technical training to virtual meetings and collaborative activities.

HECOF advances higher education through AI-driven, personalised and adaptive learning approaches. Focusing on Chemical Engineering, the project uses digital data and intelligent technologies to improve student assessment, enhance teaching methods and support more effective, tailored learning experiences.

A shared European XR ecosystem

Through BeyondXR, participating projects can connect their expertise, communities and results beyond the boundaries of individual projects

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    This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement N° 101298672. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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