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CIIIC PRO

For research projects aimed at developing knowledge, methods and practical approaches for the responsible development, application and upscaling of immersive experiences (IX), with a focus on public values.
• The maximum grant per project is € 700,000
• It is expected that 5 applications will be awarded funding
• Consortium partners must contribute at least 50% of the requested grant in cash and in kind

Objective of CIIIC PRO

The Taskforce for Applied Research SIA is the lead organisation for the CIIIC National Growth Fund Programme. Through the CIIIC PRO funding scheme, we fund research projects that provide insight into the effects of immersive experiences (IX) on public values. Examples of public values include inclusion, autonomy, safety, trust and well-being. The research projects develop validated knowledge, methods and practical approaches to capitalise on the opportunities offered by IX, assess risks and incorporate public values into the design, application and upscaling of IX. In this way, CIIIC PRO helps public and private organisations to enhance their capacity for adoption and their role as commissioning bodies. The scheme also contributes to responsible innovation and a strong Dutch IX sector.

4 years of research into IX and public values

Research projects can carry out research for up to 4 years under the CIIIC PRO funding scheme. 

The lead applicant must be a researcher from a research institution. Furthermore, the consortium must consist of at least two co-applicants from SMEs and/or the public sector. 

A maximum grant of € 700.00 per project may be applied for, and it is expected that five applications will be awarded funding. The research partners must contribute at least 50% of the total project budget in cash or in kind.

Meetings

  • Information session on 26 October, 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm – register
  • Matchmaking event on 10 November 2026, Social Impact Factory, Utrecht, from 3.30 pm to 6.10 pm register

  • National Growth Fund programme CIIIC

    The CIIIC PRO funding scheme is part of the National Growth Fund (NGF) programme Creative Industries Immersive Impact Coalition (CIIIC). The government funds this programme through the National Growth Fund. The fund’s mission is to strengthen the Dutch IX industry and raise its profile (internationally).

Other CIIIC funding schemes

In addition to CIIIC PRO, there are other NGF CIIIC funding schemes. All these funding schemes are developed and implemented by the Taskforce for Applied Research SIA, with an emphasis on practice-oriented research in collaboration with SMEs and/or the public sector.

  • CIIIC Start: for short-term, exploratory research into the use of IX 
  • CIIIC Kern: demand-driven, practice-oriented research lasting 1.5 to 2 years into knowledge and methods for the deployment of IX in SMEs and the public sector.
  • CIIIC Learning Communities: for 4-year projects focused on developing and ensuring the long-term sustainability of IX learning communities

Other funding opportunities from the Taskforce for Applied Research SIA

Do the CIIIC schemes not suit your research? The Taskforce for Applied Research SIA also funds, for example, other short-term exploratory research (KIEM), research in collaboration with public organisations (RAAK-publiek), SMEs (RAAK-mkb) and long-term research (RAAK-PRO). Visit our Schemes page for an overview of all our grants.