Virtual worlds network (ViWo)

The European Commission recently presented a strategy for Web 4.0 and virtual worlds to shape the next technological transformation and ensure an open, secure, trustworthy, fair and inclusive digital environment for EU citizens, businesses and public administrations.

The ViWo project is an initiative funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research to establish a strong ecosystem for virtual worlds. The aim of the project is to build a network of companies, research institutions and public actors to drive the development and implementation of innovative virtual world technologies in line with the EU strategy for Web 4.0 and virtual worlds. Therefor Mittweida University of Applied Sciences will expand the XR-INTERACTION network with a strong European partner network. This will form the basis for pooling the best technological and scientific expertise throughout Europe and working together on highly innovative projects.

ViWo forms the basis for a partner platform for targeted cooperation, joint research projects and knowledge transfer and promotes Europe’s competitiveness in this future market. The project offers interested stakeholders the opportunity to actively participate in the design of a European virtual world infrastructure.