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🚀 Could Austria Be Europe’s Next XR and VR Hub? 🇦🇹 Austria is emerging as a key player in the XR (Extended Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality) sectors, thanks to government funding, enterprise adoption, and a strong academic foundation as reported in the article on Sifted here 👇https://lnkd.in/dE75n_ef. With over 3,200 startups and €596 Million raised in 2023 alone, Austria’s tech ecosystem is booming. 🌟 Here are a few startups driving XR/VR innovation in Austria: 🔴 Innerspace - The Simulator Company: Specializes in plug-and-play VR training solutions. Recently raised €5.7 Million from international VCs, a strong signal of growing confidence in Austria’s VR potential. 💡    🔴 NXRT - Automotive: A mixed reality automotive solutions company, raised €5 Million this year. NXRT is at the forefront of integrating XR into the automotive sector, reshaping how industries use immersive technology. 🚗 🔴 blackshark.ai: Partnered with Microsoft to create detailed digital twins for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Their expertise in high-fidelity simulations highlights Austria’s leadership in AR/VR. ✈️ 🇦🇹 Moreover, Austria is home to major players like Qualcomm and Snap Inc., both of which have established R&D centers in Vienna, attracted by the country’s talent pool and thriving research landscape. With over 100 XR-focused R&D projects spanning sectors like healthcare, mobility, and education, Austria is well on its way to becoming a European XR and VR hub. As Matthias Grabner from AI Austria says, "The real strength of Austria lies in the in-depth use case knowledge our ecosystem has developed over the years." Austria’s unique collaboration between startups, research institutions, and enterprises is accelerating innovation and market readiness. 🌍 Is Austria the next XR/VR hotspot in Europe? Time will tell, but the momentum is undeniable. 🚀 #tech #XR #Innovation #VR #Leadership #AustriaTech #Startups #InnovationHub #DigitalTwins #Funding #AutomotiveTech #Research #Development #EnterpriseTech #Healthcare #MobilityTech #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality #Collaboration #entrepreneurship #investment Austrian Business Agency österreichische Industrieansiedlungs- und WirtschaftswerbungsgmbH

Top 10 VR/AR Startups to Watch in 2024 https://lnkd.in/dhqRY_g4 This article provides the top 10 VR/AR startups to watch in 2024 driving the future of immersive technology and changing the way we interact with the world around us. #Top10VRandARStartups #Top10VRandARStartupsin2024 #VRandARStartups #VirtualReality #AI #AINews #AnalyticsInsight #AnalyticsInsightMagazine

Is this the perfect time to start a VR company? 🤔 I recently saw a post by Andrew Chen from Andreessen Horowitz, where he invited applications for investments for their SPEEDRUN program, and one of the categories was VR/AR tech. With a lot of investment flowing into AI these days, it got me thinking, is this the right time to start a VR company? TL;DR, The hardware has matured enough so that VR can now converge with other technologies such as AI, healthcare, and more. You can read more about it on my blog. Check the comments for the link 👇 #venturecapital #technology #innovation #virtualreality #startups

🇵🇹 APDC's Metaverse Section recently published the "Portugal XR Report 2024". 🔍 The document highlights over 200 organizations, mostly innovative #startups, that are harnessing the power of immersive technologies. From #gaming to #healthcare, explore how these companies are reshaping industries. Uncover valuable insights into talent and a directory of 70+ leading companies. It was a unique opportunity to contribute and share the XRSI Europe perspective on the growing #extendedreality field in Europe, its opportunities mirrored by meaningful challenges that require our curation, caution and attention. 👉 Link to the #report https://lnkd.in/gUb2NF3Y 🗣️Luis Bravo Martins 🗣️Anne Bajart | European Commission 🗣️Sandra Fazenda de Almeida | APDC 🗣️Ori Inbar | AWE 🗣️Teresa Fiúza | Portugal Ventures 🗣️Gil Azevedo | Unicorn Factory Lisboa 🗣️Maria Vilar | Euromersive 🗣️Michael Barngrover | XR4Europe 🗣️Tiago Bessa | VdA Vieira de Almeida #Portugal #APDC #metaverse #extendedreality #VR #AR #business #digitaltransformation #digitalinnovation #Europe #XRSI #XRSIEurope Alina Kadlubsky Oliver D'Adda Andrea Panero Geymet Valentino Grassi Christoph Runde Isabel De Peuter-Rutten Kavya Pearlman ⚠️ Safety First ⚠️ Bhanujeet Choudhary Francesco Pagano Monika Manolova, PhD Hanna Linderstål Chris K. Maria Athayde

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Virtual reality is no longer just a niche for gaming enthusiasts — it’s fast becoming a key player in industries ranging from healthcare to education, retail, and even mental health. As VR technology continues to evolve, the startups driving this innovation are pushing the boundaries of what we thought was possible, creating immersive experiences that are shaping the future of how we live, work, and play. A few exciting trends: 💻 Virtual workspaces that are changing how remote teams collaborate and stay productive 🧠 Brain-computer interfaces allowing users to control VR environments with their thoughts 🛒 Immersive e-commerce experiences that make online shopping more interactive and realistic Curious about which companies are making this happen? Check out our roundup of the top VR startups to keep your eye on: https://lnkd.in/guyqmEP7 Neurable Gather Immersed Osso VR Innoactive TRIPP, Inc. Proof of Play Obsess TG0 #entrepreneurship #virtualreality #innovation #vr #startups #tech

Ready to take your startup to the next level? 🚀 Virtual reality could be the game-changer you've been searching for. Immersive tech has the power to revolutionize how we interact with products, services, and each other. As a founder, leveraging VR could give you a unique competitive edge - from captivating customer experiences to data-driven product development. The possibilities are endless! Want to learn more about integrating VR into your startup? Check out 60DayStartup.com - the ultimate resource to launch and scale your business. Their vibrant community and specialized launchpads provide the support you need to turn your vision into reality. What are you waiting for? Dive into the world of virtual reality and watch your startup soar! 🌐

The Game-Changing Impact Of VR And AR On Startups: Research-Backed Findings unveil how virtual reality and augmented reality are revolutionizing the startup landscape. Dive deeper into the insights here: https://buff.ly/3W4KBlz @PenfriendAI

Making a paper plane with the help of AR?! - AR and VR will change how we learn and interact with the world. Inna Horobchuk demonstrates this perfectly in this video, where she uses Snap's Spectacles to create a paper plane. This tech makes learning more practical and engaging. Instead of just reading or watching, you can actually see and do things in a whole new way. It’s all about making stuff easier to understand and way more fun. I know people are hesitant about this tech, but we need to move forward. Embracing these tools can open up new possibilities for everyone! Follow me Muhammad Hamza Qureshi for more. #innovation #technology #future #management #startups

Presenting at Create Medtech! On the 21st of November our colleagues Matias K Seidler from Khora Virtual Reality and Katarina Michelova from Heka VR will be co-presenting at Create Medtech on the topic ‘Navigating the Valley of Death: From Funding to Revenue in Medical Virtual Reality’.   ‘The Valley of Death is a term generally applied to explain the period in the life of a startup where it has begun operations, but not yet generated revenue. Create Medtech is hosting this event to counter-celebrate this phenomenon, and to inspire Medtech startups on how to survive, moving from initial funding to sustainable growth.   We are looking forward to hearing Matias K Seidler and Katarina Michelova present on this very relevant topic – Don’t miss out!   If you are at the event, or want to know more about Medical Virtual Reality, feel free to reach out to either Matias K Seidler or Katarina Michelova!   Read more here; https://lnkd.in/d9XWEdkg   #VR #AI #Medtech #Digital #Technology #Funding #Valleyofdeath #Startup #Virtualreality #Event #Medicalvirtualreality