Booster Programs

For narrative AR/VR content in early development stage

Level-up your narrative experience!

The Booster Program for Narratives is an intensive acceleration program tailored for XR creators developing immersive content, whether narrative, artistic, documentary, or experiential, in its early stages. This program helps you refine your pitch, level-up your presentation skills, and explore financing and co-production strategies to bring your project to life. Selected projects will pitch on stage, where they will connect with potential collaborators and secure visibility in the European XR landscape. Participants benefit from curated B2B meetings, targeted networking, and increased visibility within the European XR ecosystem.

Through a mix of online masterclasses and on-site participation at UnitedXR Europe in Brussels, you’ll gain direct access to industry decision-makers, including co-producers, distributors, film funds, and venue curators.

FOR WHOM?

The Booster Program for Narrative Projects is designed for:

• International XR creators (studios, independents, collectives) with projects in early development.
• Teams seeking co-producers, distributors, funding, or creative collaborators.
• Projects with strong international potential and a clear vision for market engagement.

EXPERTS

The program is curated by Sylvain Grain, a French producer and XR consultant with deep expertise in immersive content development and international co-production. Sylvain provides personalized guidance to sharpen your pitch, define your project’s positioning, and refine your strategy.

You’ll also benefit from exclusive masterclasses led by renowned XR industry professionals, including producers, distributors, creative technologists, and market experts, covering trends, best practices, and real-world case studies.

For gaming AR/VR content

Level up your XR game!

The Booster Program for Games is tailored for creators and studios developing immersive gaming experiences in AR and VR. Whether you’re building a groundbreaking VR adventure, an AR mobile game, or a multiplayer XR experience, this program accelerates your project’s growth by connecting you with publishers, investors, and technical experts.

Through hands-on workshops, mentorship sessions, and on-site participation in Brussels, you’ll refine your game’s design, business model, and pitch. Selected projects will pitch their games on stage, gaining exposure to key players in the XR gaming industry.

FOR WHOM?

The Booster Program for Games is ideal for:

• Game developers, studios, and indie creators working on AR/VR gaming projects.
• Teams with a playable prototype or clear development roadmap.
• Projects targeting the European or global XR gaming market.

EXPERTS

Led by industry veterans with backgrounds in XR game design, development, and publishing, the program offers:

• Technical mentorship (engine optimization, UX/UI for XR, hardware integration).
• Business strategy guidance (monetization, publishing deals, investor pitches).
• Networking opportunities with leading XR gaming companies and investors.

For AR/VR tech developers

Build the future of XR!

The Booster Program for Builders supports developers, hackers, and designers creating hardware, software, platforms, or tools by providing the expertise and connections needed to scale their innovation. From refining your prototype to securing investment and encouraging market adoption, this program is designed to help take your project to the next level.

Through technical masterclasses, mentorship, and on-site participation in Brussels, you’ll tackle challenges like performance optimization, interoperability, user engagement, and business models. Selected projects will pitch to a jury of tech investors and industry leaders.

FOR WHOM?

The Booster Program for Builders is for:

• Tech startups, developers, and companies working on AR/VR technologies.
• Teams with a minimum viable product (MVP) or clear technical roadmap.
• Innovators seeking to validate their solution, attract funding, or enter the European market.

EXPERTS

The program is curated by Dinesh Punni, an XR educator, content creator, and public speaker with nearly a decade of experience in Spatial Computing (XR). Through personalized guidance, he supports participants in refining their product vision, strengthening their positioning, and preparing their projects for industry visibility and growth.

Participants will also benefit from exclusive masterclasses and mentoring sessions led by seasoned tech leaders, XR experts, and investors, covering topics such as AR/VR SDKs, spatial computing, go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and investor readiness. The program also provides access to a strong network of hardware manufacturers, venture capital firms, and enterprise partners across the XR ecosystem.

For AR/VR start-up creators

Launch and scale your XR venture!

The Booster Program for Start-ups is designed for entrepreneurs and early-stage companies building the next generation of AR/VR platforms, services, or ecosystems. Whether you’re commercializing a hardware innovation, a SaaS tool, or a marketplace, this program equips you with the skills to pitch, fundraise, and grow.

Through business advice, pitch training, and on-site participation in Brussels, you’ll refine your business model, hone your investor pitch, and connect with VCs and industry partners. Selected start-ups will pitch on stage, gaining visibility and potential investment opportunities.

FOR WHOM?

The Booster Program for Start-ups is ideal for:

• Founders and start-ups in the AR/VR space (hardware, software, platforms, marketplaces).
• Teams with a validated business model and traction (users, revenue, or pilot partnerships).
• Entrepreneurs seeking to secure funding, strategic partnerships, or pilot customers.
  
  

EXPERTS

Led by successful XR entrepreneurs and investors, the program offers:

• Fundraising strategy (pitch decks, term sheets, investor matching).
• Business development (partnerships, go-to-market, scaling).
• Access to a network of VCs, accelerators, and corporate partners.

• If your project is primarily story-driven, immersive, or focused on narrative experiences, we recommend applying under Narratives.
• If your project is centered around gameplay mechanics, player interaction, or game design, it should be submitted under Gaming.

• The Booster Programs are open exclusively to immersive projects using AR, VR, or MR technologies.

The main distinction lies in the stage of development of the company/project:

• The Booster Program for Builders is dedicated to very early-stage teams with a prototype or concept. They are typically pre-funding and pre-revenue.
• The Booster Program for Start-ups is dedicated to teams who already have a market-ready product, with initial funding secured and some revenue generated.

• Each selected participant will benefit from 3 to 5 curated speed meetings, each lasting 15 minutes.

• Submitting a project is free of charge, but if your project is selected, participation fees will apply. The fee is €300 for the first team member, €200 for the second team member, and €100 for the third team member. Please note that all prices exclude VAT.

• Selected participants receive a Full Pass to UnitedXR Europe, with a 3-day access to all event areas, including the Main Stage, Track Rooms, Expo Hall, EU Village, Market, and all networking mixers.