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VR Health Champions, Co-funded by the European Union
Disrupting the European Healthcare with VR Health technologies

Disrupting the European Healthcare with VR Health technologies

VR Health Champions is a three- year project, co-funded by the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) instrument under the European Regional Development Fund. It aims to reduce the market barriers for healthcare Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR) applications in less developed European regions. By strengthening the value chains of five flagship SMEs and leveraging these experiences, the project will customise innovation support services for other SMEs in the healthcare VR/AR sector.

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Builds Pedestrian Autonomous Driving AI, first showcased in the Glasses for the Blind, now developing the second-generation glasses, the LightKIT, a multifunctional product designed for the EU and global markets.

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Innovates therapies for teens with neurodevelopmental disorders using the Zentastic VR platform, featuring multiplayer games and analytics to track stress and boost social skills.

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Developed CarnaLife Holo, an FDA-approved XR software for surgical planning, now evolving into CarnaLife Holo MedNav for real-time tool tracking, in partnership with Lightspace for improved navigation.

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A VR and GenAI system training healthcare managers in soft skills using 3D avatars for realistic interactions and instant feedback.

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Develops virtual reality solutions for cognitive assessment, training and monitoring. Their new product, Cogniclear VR, offers cognitive assessment in VR based on neuropsychological validated tests.

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Key Achievements and what comes next
08-01-2026 News

Key Achievements and what comes next

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Help Shape the Future of VR-Based Cognitive Assessment
16-12-2025 News

Help Shape the Future of VR-Based Cognitive Assessment

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The programme now enters its evaluation and selection phase
09-12-2025 News

The programme now enters its evaluation and selection phase

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VR Health Champions Open Call – Deadline Extended to 7 December
24-11-2025 News

VR Health Champions Open Call – Deadline Extended to 7 December

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VR Health Champions at Horizon4Poland’25 – Event Highlights
21-11-2025 News

VR Health Champions at Horizon4Poland’25 – Event Highlights

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Join our Fireside Chat Series with Europe’s leading XR Healthtech innovators
10-11-2025 News

Join our Fireside Chat Series with Europe’s leading XR Healthtech innovators

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VR Health Champions at Horizon4Poland’25
23-10-2025 News

VR Health Champions at Horizon4Poland’25

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The VR Health Champions Open Call 2026 is live – apply by 30 November!
01-10-2025 News

The VR Health Champions Open Call 2026 is live – apply by 30 November!

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dotLumen steps into the project
30-09-2025 News

dotLumen steps into the project

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Four winners of the VR Health Champions Open Call 2025
19-09-2025 News

Four winners of the VR Health Champions Open Call 2025

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VR Health Champions partners set the course for the next six months in Riga
17-09-2025 News

VR Health Champions partners set the course for the next six months in Riga

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From Multiplayer to Home Therapy: How Meeva is Redefining XR for Neurodivergent Youth
16-09-2025 News

From Multiplayer to Home Therapy: How Meeva is Redefining XR for Neurodivergent Youth

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VR Health Champions at VR Summit 2025
09-09-2025 News

VR Health Champions at VR Summit 2025

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Seeing the Future Clearly: How the University of Latvia is Shaping Inclusive XR Healthcare
28-08-2025 News

Seeing the Future Clearly: How the University of Latvia is Shaping Inclusive XR Healthcare

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LightSpace Technologies: Shaping the Future of AR Healthcare – One Photon at a Time
20-08-2025 News

LightSpace Technologies: Shaping the Future of AR Healthcare – One Photon at a Time

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Immersed in the mind: how virtual reality is helping detect cognitive impairment – and changing lives
28-07-2025 News

Immersed in the mind: how virtual reality is helping detect cognitive impairment – and changing lives

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WP2 In-Person Meeting: Advancing SME Solutions Through Collaboration
21-07-2025 News

WP2 In-Person Meeting: Advancing SME Solutions Through Collaboration

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From VR Headsets to Hospital Beds – XR in Healthcare: Revolution or Hype? Integration, Collaboration and Visibility are Key
02-07-2025 News

From VR Headsets to Hospital Beds – XR in Healthcare: Revolution or Hype? Integration, Collaboration and Visibility are Key

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A Step-by-Step Pathway to Market Readiness
23-05-2025 News

A Step-by-Step Pathway to Market Readiness

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IPN and the future of immersive health innovation
24-04-2025 News

IPN and the future of immersive health innovation

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The VR Health Champions Open Call 2025 has been launched – apply by 23 June!
14-04-2025 News

The VR Health Champions Open Call 2025 has been launched – apply by 23 June!

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VR Health Champions Team Gathers for Inaugural General Assembly in Trento
28-03-2025 News

VR Health Champions Team Gathers for Inaugural General Assembly in Trento

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Market Barriers to XR Technology in Healthcare – We’ve Identified the Key Challenges!
10-03-2025 News

Market Barriers to XR Technology in Healthcare – We’ve Identified the Key Challenges!

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TOP 3 Gaps and Needs in advancing XR technologies in healthcare 
07-02-2025 News

TOP 3 Gaps and Needs in advancing XR technologies in healthcare 

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Regional Innovation Ecosystem

Explore how our regional innovation ecosystem fosters between startups, researchers, and industry leaders to drive echnological advancements in VR/AR healthcare solutions.

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Let's Talk Innovation!

Through the EIT Health Community Platform, we connect our five flagship SMEs with MedTech companies, hospitals, investors, and key healthcare stakeholders, supporting their long-term success.

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