2025 Innovate UK Immersive Tech Awards - Launch Info Session
The Innovate UK Immersive Tech Network is thrilled to announce the third edition of its ground-breaking competition. This unique award aims to help connect students and emerging talent to the XR industry by showcasing their innovative project and experiences.
Recording now available
Join us in exploring what cutting-edge and impactful ideas these talented participants are creating to change the UK immersive tech landscape.
Visit the Innovate UK Immersive Tech Network to find out more about the Awards and start your application (applications close 16 March 2025).
This exciting competition provides a platform for students and new talent to submit their ground-breaking work for the opportunity to be recognised as one of the up-and-coming stars of UK immersive tech. The initiative is brought to you in collaboration with our leading industry partners, esteemed judges and Academic Working Group.
Benefits of the Awards
- Prizes and acknowledgment: 5 Categories, Career Breakout Showcase, 10 Finalist Prizes, 5 Category Winner Prizes and 4 Grand Prize internships.
- Finalists are invited to showcase at May Awards Reception in London to meet with industry experts, awards partners & judges and show off their projects. This showcase is one of the must attend events for the UK XR industry.
- Connection to industry: The awards serve as a vital link between participants and the industry, fostering connections and support, and bringing fresh ideas and talent to the forefront, acting as an important introduction for the most innovative new projects in UK XR.
- Mentoring: Tailored for award winners in support of their project and career development goals.
- Pathway to real-world solutions: Supported by the founders and advisory board of Innovate UK Immersive Tech Network, the awards aim to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world problem-solving, opening doors to cross-sector applications.
What to Expect
- Awards Insights: Learn about the Innovate UK Immersive Tech Awards 2025, the exciting categories (5 Categories for Undergrad to Postgrad and Career Breakout Showcase for non-degree talent), and the coveted prizes awaiting the winners including meeting the internship partners
- Next steps: How to apply and timelines
- Success Stories Highlights: Hear from prior award winners and gain valuable insights into their experiences
- Live Q&A session: bring your questions about the awards.
We are thrilled to have you join us at the virtual Awards launch! This event is proudly presented in partnership with Arup, Soluis, StoryLab Anglia Ruskin University and Wales Millennium Centre.
Watch the highlights from the 2024 Innovate UK Immersive Tech Awards.