Latest news from the Creative Industries Immersive Impact Coalition (CIIIC)https://www.ciiic.nl/en-GBhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/testartikel-alle-contentblokken/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/testartikel-alle-contentblokken/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/15-projecten-geselecteerd-voor-ciiic-start-financiering/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/15-projecten-geselecteerd-voor-ciiic-start-financiering/Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/10-projecten-geselecteerd-voor-fase-2-van-de-innovation-impact-challenge-ix-in-stedelijke-ontwikkeling/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/10-projecten-geselecteerd-voor-fase-2-van-de-innovation-impact-challenge-ix-in-stedelijke-ontwikkeling/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/maak-kennis-met-de-nieuwe-begeleidingscommissie/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/maak-kennis-met-de-nieuwe-begeleidingscommissie/Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/begeleidingscommissie-ciiic-geinstalleerd/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/begeleidingscommissie-ciiic-geinstalleerd/The CIIIC Advisory Board has been installed. An interview with chair Arda Gerkens on public values, privacy by design and the power of pioneering. Plus: an introduction to the five board members.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/xr-x-ai-technologie-als-gereedschap-verhaal-als-kompas/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/xr-x-ai-technologie-als-gereedschap-verhaal-als-kompas/Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/showcase-alle-content-componenten/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/showcase-alle-content-componenten/In this comprehensive dossier we speak with makers, researchers and policymakers about the growing international position of the Dutch immersive sector. With exclusive interviews, figures and case studies.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMTInterviewInternationaalMakershttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/17-geselecteerde-projecten-voor-innovation-impact-challenge-ix-in-stedelijke-ontwikkeling/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/17-geselecteerde-projecten-voor-innovation-impact-challenge-ix-in-stedelijke-ontwikkeling/On 10 March, 17 selected projects for the Innovation Impact Challenge: IX in Urban Development presented their feasibility studies during the entrepreneur expo, organised in collaboration with RVO. These projects are currently conducting a feasibility study (phase 1) within the challenge. In April, 10 projects will be selected for phase 2, in which they will further develop their ideas.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMTNieuwsHomepagehttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-corine-meijers-ciiic/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-corine-meijers-ciiic/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 24 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadHomepagehttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-danny-van-zuijlen-ciiic/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-danny-van-zuijlen-ciiic/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 24 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadHomepagehttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/vijf-consortia-starten-tweejarige-programmas-adrie-ciiic/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/vijf-consortia-starten-tweejarige-programmas-adrie-ciiic/Meet the five consortia that will start their two-year programmes within the Artistic & Design Research for Immersive Experiences (ADRIE) scheme in 2026 and 2027.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMTNieuwsHomepagehttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/5-nederlandse-ix-makers-geselecteerd-voor-sxsw-2026-ciiic/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/5-nederlandse-ix-makers-geselecteerd-voor-sxsw-2026-ciiic/The Netherlands has once again been selected with multiple IX works for SXSW Austin, underscoring its strong international position in immersive art and storytelling. We asked the makers about their submitted—and sometimes charged—work, as well as their views on the current political situation in the US. Additionally, designer and thinker Jeroen van Erp, an SXSW attendee since 1995, reflects on the importance of being present on-site, and CIIIC director Heleen Rouw shares her thoughts from the CIIIC programme perspective. Together, they paint a picture of a sector that leads artistically but also actively engages with today's political and societal reality.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMTNieuwsHomepageAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-rosanna-nazir-ciiic-2/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-rosanna-nazir-ciiic-2/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 24 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:30:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadHomepagehttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-rjeroen-van-mastrigt-ciiic/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-rjeroen-van-mastrigt-ciiic/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises over 24 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:30:00 GMTNieuwsHomepageAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-remco-hoogendijk-ciiic-2/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-remco-hoogendijk-ciiic-2/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 24 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMTNieuwsHomepageAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-kern-eur5-miljoen-financiering-voor-onderzoek-naar-immersieve-ervaringen/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-kern-eur5-miljoen-financiering-voor-onderzoek-naar-immersieve-ervaringen/On 13 January 2026, CIIIC Kern opens—a funding scheme administered by Regieorgaan SIA for practice-based research into the application of immersive experiences (IX) in SMEs and the public sector. The deadline for the first round is 21 April 2026.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:10:00 GMTNieuwsHomepageCIIIC Kernhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/vijf-consortia-starten-tweejarige-programmas-voor-artistiek-en-ontwerpend-onderzoek-in-ix/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/vijf-consortia-starten-tweejarige-programmas-voor-artistiek-en-ontwerpend-onderzoek-in-ix/The Creative Industries Fund NL has approved all five consortia selected in the first round for the execution of their two-year activity programmes. Each consortium will receive up to €1.3 million for artistic and design research in immersive experiences in 2026 and 2027.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:01:00 GMTNieuwsHomepagehttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-heleen-rouw-met-het-veld-aan-tafel-een-jaar-ciiic-in-hoogtepunten-en-keuzes/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-heleen-rouw-met-het-veld-aan-tafel-een-jaar-ciiic-in-hoogtepunten-en-keuzes/In the week before Christmas, at the end of the year in which CIIIC visibly gained momentum, a conversation with programme director Heleen Rouw. She looks back on the highlights and lessons from the start-up phase, and looks ahead to the priorities for 2026—from IX Labs and talent development to the demand side, Human Capital, and public values.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:55:00 GMTNieuwsHomepagehttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-christmas-community-catch-up-een-vooruitblik-op-2026/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-christmas-community-catch-up-een-vooruitblik-op-2026/This morning, Friday 12 December, the CIIIC Christmas Community Catch-up took place at ConcertLab Utrecht, where we also got a behind-the-scenes look at this unique venue. Together with members of the Dutch IX community, we wrapped up the year and looked ahead to 2026.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:02:00 GMTNieuwsHomepagehttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-op-unitedxr-2025-terugblik-en-beeldverslag/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-op-unitedxr-2025-terugblik-en-beeldverslag/From 8 to 10 December, CIIIC was present at UnitedXR Europe in Brussels—connecting the Dutch immersive experience community with the international IX field, in collaboration with partners such as ROM Utrecht and EIT Culture & Creativity.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:46:00 GMTNieuwsHomepagehttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/help-sxsw-london-oranje-kleuren-stem-op-de-presentaties-die-je-wil-zien/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/help-sxsw-london-oranje-kleuren-stem-op-de-presentaties-die-je-wil-zien/Planning to attend SXSW London in 2026? You can now vote on numerous submitted presentation proposals, and we've compiled the Dutch submissions for you.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMTNieuwsHomepagehttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-verbetert-tweetaligheid-in-communicatie/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-verbetert-tweetaligheid-in-communicatie/At CIIIC, we are building a strong Dutch IX sector with international reach. Our community reflects this: many IX professionals, researchers, and practitioners in the Netherlands speak English, and the rest of the world naturally does too. To better serve everyone, we are sharpening our bilingual communication.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:39:00 GMTNieuwsHomepagehttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-nienke-huitenga-broeren-ciiic-2/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-nienke-huitenga-broeren-ciiic-2/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 24 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMTNieuwsHomepageAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-joris-weijdom-ciiic-2/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-joris-weijdom-ciiic-2/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 24 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:22:00 GMTNieuwsHomepageAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ix-labs-update-verslag-van-bijeenkomst-met-nieuwe-vragen-en-antwoorden/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ix-labs-update-verslag-van-bijeenkomst-met-nieuwe-vragen-en-antwoorden/Earlier this week, we reported that an adjustment has been made to the IX Labs scheme: the requirement that 50% of the own contribution must come from private funds has been removed.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:11:00 GMTNieuwsHomepageLabshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-yannick-b-boers-ciiic/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-yannick-b-boers-ciiic/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 24 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:22:00 GMTNieuwsHomepageAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/call-update-ix-labs-aanpassing-voorwaarden-eigen-bijdrage/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/call-update-ix-labs-aanpassing-voorwaarden-eigen-bijdrage/The open CIIIC call for the development of a national infrastructure of IX Labs has been amended.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:25:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ix-labs-nieuwe-q-a-en-verduidelijking-procedure/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ix-labs-nieuwe-q-a-en-verduidelijking-procedure/The IX Labs call is a key CIIIC programme aimed at establishing a national network of regional IX Labs, making state-of-the-art facilities and expertise accessible to makers, businesses, knowledge institutions, and government bodies.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:52:00 GMTNieuwsLabshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-van-ciiic-dr-zerrin-yumak-dit-is-het-moment-voor-ix-om-uit-het-lab-te-stappen-en-de-samenleving-echt-te-gaan-raken/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-van-ciiic-dr-zerrin-yumak-dit-is-het-moment-voor-ix-om-uit-het-lab-te-stappen-en-de-samenleving-echt-te-gaan-raken/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises over 20 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:15:00 GMTAdviesraadNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/de-toekomst-van-verhalen-die-we-niet-alleen-kijken-maar-beleven-joshua-rubins-visie-op-radicale-keuzevrijheid-in-interactieve-verhalen-video/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/de-toekomst-van-verhalen-die-we-niet-alleen-kijken-maar-beleven-joshua-rubins-visie-op-radicale-keuzevrijheid-in-interactieve-verhalen-video/What if you could no longer just watch a story, but actually step into it? According to American Emmy-winning director Joshua Rubin, this may no longer be science fiction. In his vision of the future of immersive experiences (IX), the boundaries between film, theatre, games, and artificial intelligence are blurring. The question is not whether we will build these worlds, but how: as superficial AI simulations, or as meaningful spaces where people relearn to play, connect, and experience.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-emily-jacometti-met-nieuwe-technologieen-kunnen-we-grote-maatschappelijke-uitdagingen-aanpakken/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-emily-jacometti-met-nieuwe-technologieen-kunnen-we-grote-maatschappelijke-uitdagingen-aanpakken/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises over 20 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:23:00 GMTAdviesraadNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/xr-creators-connect-de-beste-ideeen-ontstaan-in-informele-gesprekken/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/xr-creators-connect-de-beste-ideeen-ontstaan-in-informele-gesprekken/If there is one initiative that demonstrates how vibrant the Dutch immersive experiences community is, it is XR Creators Connect. This meet-up has grown into the go-to place where the XR sector comes together: makers, innovators, large organisations, and policymakers find each other in a setting centred on genuine connection.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:36:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/technologie-als-middel-impact-als-maat-verslag-van-de-cbo-bijeenkomst-en-cfap-prijs-2025/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/technologie-als-middel-impact-als-maat-verslag-van-de-cbo-bijeenkomst-en-cfap-prijs-2025/During the annual meeting for collective management organisations (CMOs) and the CFAP Prize ceremony, professionals from the audiovisual sector gathered at the Documentary Pavilion in the Vondelpark.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-en-tno-openen-call-voor-nationale-infrastructuur-ix-labs/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-en-tno-openen-call-voor-nationale-infrastructuur-ix-labs/In collaboration with TNO, a new CIIIC call has opened for realising a national infrastructure of IX Labs.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:10:00 GMTNieuwsLabshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-mir-wermuth-technologie-is-nooit-contextloos-en-wordt-zonder-omarming-door-makers-en-publiek-genadeloos-afgeserveerd/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-mir-wermuth-technologie-is-nooit-contextloos-en-wordt-zonder-omarming-door-makers-en-publiek-genadeloos-afgeserveerd/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 24 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:11:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/achter-de-schermen-bij-ix-voor-de-politie-het-gaat-om-veiliger-slimmer-en-mensgerichter-werken/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/achter-de-schermen-bij-ix-voor-de-politie-het-gaat-om-veiliger-slimmer-en-mensgerichter-werken/Several weeks ago, the CIIIC scheme 'Innovation Impact Challenge: IX for the Dutch Police' was opened, seeking innovative solutions that contribute to more effective crime prevention and more efficient work processes. Those directly involved—Jelte Altena and Corine Laman of the Dutch Police's Team XR, and Bobby Steijns on behalf of RVO—introduce themselves, offer insight into the process, and share their perspective on IX.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:46:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-versterkt-governance-met-doorontwikkeling-begeleidingscommissie-en-uitbreiding-adviesraad/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-versterkt-governance-met-doorontwikkeling-begeleidingscommissie-en-uitbreiding-adviesraad/The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) and CIIIC have further developed the programme's governance structure and clarified the roles of the various actors within the organisation.Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:17:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-richard-valk-de-grootste-stap-die-we-kunnen-maken-zit-in-de-kwaliteit-van-content/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-richard-valk-de-grootste-stap-die-we-kunnen-maken-zit-in-de-kwaliteit-van-content/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 21 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:22:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/videoverslag-informatiebijeenkomst-ix-de-nederlandse-politie/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/videoverslag-informatiebijeenkomst-ix-de-nederlandse-politie/On Wednesday afternoon, 2 October, RVO organised an additional digital information session on the Innovation Impact Challenge: IX for the Dutch Police, in collaboration with CIIIC. Here is the video report with interactive transcript.Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:01:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-start-regeling-gelanceerd-onderzoekende-ix-makers-gezocht/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-start-regeling-gelanceerd-onderzoekende-ix-makers-gezocht/Do you work with immersive experiences and want to demonstrate the impact of your application?Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:22:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/even-bellen-met-isjah-koppejan-regieorgaan-sia-over-de-aankomende-start-call/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/even-bellen-met-isjah-koppejan-regieorgaan-sia-over-de-aankomende-start-call/Next week, CIIIC will launch a research-oriented call within our programme together with Regieorgaan SIA: the CIIIC Start funding scheme. We asked Isjah Koppejan, liaison on behalf of SIA, to give a brief preview.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:24:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/innovation-impact-challenge-politie-terugblik-en-vooruitblik/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/innovation-impact-challenge-politie-terugblik-en-vooruitblik/On Monday 22 September, the information session for the Innovation Impact Challenge: IX for the Dutch Police took place in Utrecht. With over 75 attendees from business, knowledge institutions, and the creative sector, interest was high—though the event had an abrupt but memorable ending. A power outage forced the more than 76 attendees, along with everyone else in the building, to evacuate, after which networking continued informally on the lawn.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:49:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-esther-van-der-linde-ik-wil-graag-dat-alle-docenten-ix-kunnen-toepassen-zonder-dat-ze-expert-hoeven-te-worden/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-esther-van-der-linde-ik-wil-graag-dat-alle-docenten-ix-kunnen-toepassen-zonder-dat-ze-expert-hoeven-te-worden/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 21 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:47:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-12-met-adviesraad-lid-heleen-elferink-samenwerken-is-de-sleutel-voor-innovatie/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-12-met-adviesraad-lid-heleen-elferink-samenwerken-is-de-sleutel-voor-innovatie/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 21 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:04:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/oproep-innovation-impact-challenge-ix-voor-de-nederlandse-politie/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/oproep-innovation-impact-challenge-ix-voor-de-nederlandse-politie/In collaboration with RVO, a new CIIIC scheme has been opened for IX for the Dutch Police.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:07:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-jelle-boerstra-er-zit-ontzettend-veel-ontwikkelkracht-creativiteit-en-ambitie-in-de-ix-sector-die-energie-is-goud-waard/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-jelle-boerstra-er-zit-ontzettend-veel-ontwikkelkracht-creativiteit-en-ambitie-in-de-ix-sector-die-energie-is-goud-waard/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 21 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:45:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/grote-belangstelling-voor-informatiebijeenkomst-regionale-ix-labs/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/grote-belangstelling-voor-informatiebijeenkomst-regionale-ix-labs/On 1 September 2025, CIIIC and TNO organised an online information and consultation session about the new Regional IX Labs scheme (action line 3.1). Interest was high, with nearly 100 participants.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:11:00 GMTNieuwsCallsLabshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/dylan-smit-was-op-gamescom-ix-wordt-steeds-minder-gezien-als-gimmick-of-gadget-en-steeds-meer-als-een-serieus-platform-met-toegevoegde-waarde/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/dylan-smit-was-op-gamescom-ix-wordt-steeds-minder-gezien-als-gimmick-of-gadget-en-steeds-meer-als-een-serieus-platform-met-toegevoegde-waarde/Gamescom is the world's largest gaming event and took place last week in Cologne, as always. What are the latest IX-related developments in an industry that is three times larger than the film and music industries combined?Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:26:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-matthijs-leendertse-ix-is-geen-gimmick-het-is-een-nieuw-platform-voor-creativiteit-en-maatschappelijke-impact/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-matthijs-leendertse-ix-is-geen-gimmick-het-is-een-nieuw-platform-voor-creativiteit-en-maatschappelijke-impact/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 21 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:12:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/united-xr-europe-2025-brussel-8-tot-en-met-10-december-2025/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/united-xr-europe-2025-brussel-8-tot-en-met-10-december-2025/Join us and put the Dutch ecosystem on the international map together with CIIICThu, 21 Aug 2025 15:42:00 GMTNieuwsEventshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-aanwezig-bij-venice-immersive/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-aanwezig-bij-venice-immersive/International opportunities for the Dutch IX ecosystem.Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:37:00 GMTNieuwsEventshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/nieuwe-collega-dominique-van-ratingen-start-als-projectleider-innovatie-opschaling-bij-ciiic/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/nieuwe-collega-dominique-van-ratingen-start-als-projectleider-innovatie-opschaling-bij-ciiic/As of 1 September, we welcome Dominique van Ratingen as project lead for Innovation & Scaling at CIIIC. With her broad experience and strong network in the cultural and creative sector, she brings valuable knowledge and energy to shape the next phase of our programme.Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:30:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/informatie-bijeenkomst-ix-labs-1-september-bij-tno/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/informatie-bijeenkomst-ix-labs-1-september-bij-tno/Preview of the call for new and scaling IX facilitiesThu, 21 Aug 2025 15:23:00 GMTNieuwsEventsLabshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/vijf-consortia-geselecteerd-binnen-adrie-regeling/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/vijf-consortia-geselecteerd-binnen-adrie-regeling/We are delighted to share that the selection for the first round of the Artistic & Design Research for Immersive Experiences (ADRIE) scheme has been announced!Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:00:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/vijf-consortia-geselecteerd-voor-adrie/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/vijf-consortia-geselecteerd-voor-adrie/The first round of the Artistic & Design Research for Immersive Experiences (ADRIE) scheme has generated an impressive response. For the scheme, administered by the Creative Industries Fund NL on behalf of CIIIC, no fewer than 26 applications from consortia consisting of makers, producers, institutions, and researchers were processed. These consortia submitted proposals for developing two-year programmes focused on artistic and design research in immersive experiences.Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:30:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/technologie-heeft-ons-veel-gebracht-maar-ons-ook-losgemaakt-van-onze-wortels/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/technologie-heeft-ons-veel-gebracht-maar-ons-ook-losgemaakt-van-onze-wortels/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 21 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:37:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/vooraankondiging-regeling-regionale-ix-labs/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/vooraankondiging-regeling-regionale-ix-labs/CIIIC has published the pre-announcement (PDF) for a new scheme aimed at the development of Regional Immersive Experience (IX) Labs. This pre-announcement outlines the framework and possibilities of the scheme through which we will ultimately create a powerful and diverse network of IX facilities in the Netherlands. The goal is to support a wide range of locations with IX capabilities that aspire to expand and make their offering more accessible. This not only strengthens the sector economically but also contributes to societal impact.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:48:00 GMTNieuwsLabshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/vernieuwde-richtlijn-en-zelftoets-publieke-waarden-in-immersive-experiences/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/vernieuwde-richtlijn-en-zelftoets-publieke-waarden-in-immersive-experiences/Within the CIIIC programme, there is considerable attention for public values. The rise of immersive technologies enables us to create new kinds of experiences, but the rapid emergence of these systems also poses challenges. While we are now familiar with the risks of social media and AI for democracy, privacy, our health, and the climate, awareness of these issues in relation to IX could still use some growth. As a programme that aims to accelerate IX in the Netherlands, CIIIC continues to ensure that attention to public values is an integral part of our programmes.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:15:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/meer-dan-vr-makers-over-agency-en-immersie-bij-hku/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/meer-dan-vr-makers-over-agency-en-immersie-bij-hku/On 27 June, CIIIC was present at the symposium of the Artistic Extended Reality Lab at HKU. Various formats explored aspects of immersivity, including public values, creative technology, and narrative.Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:00:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/national-xr-day-2025-van-losse-instrumenten-naar-een-krachtige-symfonie/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/national-xr-day-2025-van-losse-instrumenten-naar-een-krachtige-symfonie/How do we ensure that new technologies like XR lead to connection rather than alienation, and can contribute to a better society that brings people and organisations closer together? The 'energiser' by Steye Hallema, creative director of the SmartPhone Orchestra, provided a striking answer to this recurring question at XR Day 2025 (organised by SURF in collaboration with Erasmus University and the Erasmus Centre for Data Analytics) by creating a live musical piece using only the smartphones of the hundreds of attendees. Each phone functioned as a unique instrument, brought together by a single virtual conductor. It was not the technology itself that took centre stage, but the direct human connection it made possible.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:21:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-natasja-paulssen-immersive-experiences-maken-de-wereld-een-beetje-mooier/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-natasja-paulssen-immersive-experiences-maken-de-wereld-een-beetje-mooier/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 21 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:07:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/michel-van-der-aa-over-prijswinnende-vr-installatie-from-dust/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/michel-van-der-aa-over-prijswinnende-vr-installatie-from-dust/Director Michel van der Aa has won the prestigious DDG Grand Prix with his VR opera installation From Dust. In this installation, you are not a passive spectator but an active participant, thanks in part to the use of AI.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:18:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-annual-meetup-hoogtepunten-en-aftermovie/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-annual-meetup-hoogtepunten-en-aftermovie/Keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and demonstrations of interactive VR storytelling: we look back on a successful first edition of the annual CIIIC Meetup on 26 May. Here you will find an overview of highlights.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-rufus-baas-immersive-is-niet-alleen-nieuwe-technologie-maar-een-nieuwe-taal/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-rufus-baas-immersive-is-niet-alleen-nieuwe-technologie-maar-een-nieuwe-taal/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 21 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:21:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-bij-publicspaces-2025-samen-bouwen-aan-een-publieke-digitale-toekomst/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/ciiic-bij-publicspaces-2025-samen-bouwen-aan-een-publieke-digitale-toekomst/On Friday 13 June 2025, CIIIC was present at the annual PublicSpaces Conference at Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam. The edition Shaping Our Digital Future brought together more than 50 speakers who worked from diverse perspectives towards a fairer, more sustainable, and more independent digital landscape. A relevant conference with necessary conversations, encouraging perspectives, and important issues that our community increasingly faces.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-dai-in-danny-han-we-moeten-meer-doen-dan-enkel-wow-ervaringen-creeren-we-kunnen-gedrag-veranderen/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-dai-in-danny-han-we-moeten-meer-doen-dan-enkel-wow-ervaringen-creeren-we-kunnen-gedrag-veranderen/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 21 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:04:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-claartje-aarts-de-ervaringen-die-we-met-immersive-kunnen-creeren-zijn-veel-krachtiger/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-claartje-aarts-de-ervaringen-die-we-met-immersive-kunnen-creeren-zijn-veel-krachtiger/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 21 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:55:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-jos-feijen-schuw-het-experiment-niet/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-jos-feijen-schuw-het-experiment-niet/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 21 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:20:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/drie-nieuwe-stuurgroep-leden-ciiic/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/drie-nieuwe-stuurgroep-leden-ciiic/During the first CIIIC Annual Meet-Up yesterday at the Groot Handelsgebouw in Rotterdam, four proposed new members of the CIIIC Steering Committee were announced: makers Yannick B. Boers and Corine Meijers, and professor Joost Raessens. Interim chair Jann C de Waal will continue in his role for the time being.Tue, 27 May 2025 12:21:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/in-totaal-hebben-we-87-expressions-of-interests-ontvangen/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/in-totaal-hebben-we-87-expressions-of-interests-ontvangen/The first CIIIC calls—the Innovation Impact Challenge administered by RVO and ADRIE (Artistic & Design Research for Immersive Experiences) by the Creative Industries Fund NL—have recently opened. In this and future newsletters and on the website, we will provide insights into their progress.Wed, 21 May 2025 06:54:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/jongsma-oneill-winnen/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/jongsma-oneill-winnen/'In the end, I think everyone benefited from this creator-led approach'Tue, 20 May 2025 10:41:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-yvonne-van-everdingen/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-yvonne-van-everdingen/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 21 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Tue, 20 May 2025 07:36:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-erik-jan-bijvank-immersive-technologie-moet-de-wow-factor-hebben-en-waarde-toevoegen/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/interview-met-adviesraad-lid-erik-jan-bijvank-immersive-technologie-moet-de-wow-factor-hebben-en-waarde-toevoegen/The CIIIC Advisory Council comprises 21 carefully selected members who provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on key substantive matters to our programme team. As representatives of the IX community and ambassadors for IX in the Netherlands, they are crucial in bridging the gap with industry. But who are these members, what do they do, and—most importantly—how do they view IX?Wed, 14 May 2025 14:47:00 GMTNieuwsAdviesraadhttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/deze-consortia-zullen-sterk-bijdragen-aan-de-ontwikkeling-van-het-nederlandse-ix-werkveld/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/deze-consortia-zullen-sterk-bijdragen-aan-de-ontwikkeling-van-het-nederlandse-ix-werkveld/The first CIIIC calls—the Innovation Impact Challenge administered by RVO and ADRIE (Artistic & Design Research for Immersive Experiences) by the Creative Industries Fund NL—have recently opened. In newsletters and on the website, we will provide insights into their progress. This time featuring Tim Terpstra, project lead at the Creative Industries Fund NL.Wed, 14 May 2025 09:01:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/deze-drie-professionals-versterken-het-team-van-ciiic/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/deze-drie-professionals-versterken-het-team-van-ciiic/We are delighted to welcome three new colleagues who each contribute in their own way to the growth and visibility of the programme. With their experience, network and enthusiasm, they will play an important role in strengthening CIIIC and connecting makers, researchers and practitioners within the immersive sector.Fri, 09 May 2025 10:18:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/programma-ciiic-officieel-van-start-met-de-eerste-calls/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/programma-ciiic-officieel-van-start-met-de-eerste-calls/This week, the first calls within the National Growth Fund programme CIIIC (Creative Industries Immersive Impact Coalition) are launching: the Innovation Impact Challenge and Artistic & Design Research for Immersive Experiences (ADRIE). This marks the official start of the programme, which will give the Dutch Immersive Experiences (IX) industry a powerful boost over the next five years.Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:28:00 GMTNieuwshttps://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/internationale-activiteiten/https://www.ciiic.nl/en/news/internationale-activiteiten/With the programme Immersive Dreams & Nightmares, the Netherlands zooms in on the potential impact of Immersive Experiences (IX) during SXSW in Austin, Texas (7–10 March). Additionally, efforts are focused on strengthening an international IX community and collaboration.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:55:00 GMTNieuws