LEAPXR
Project is supported by EIT Higher Education Initiative and is funded by the European Union.
LEAPXR (Linking Education and Applied Practice for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in eXtended Reality) envisions a transformative integration of entrepreneurship into multidisciplinary XR education and research in healthcare by 2030. Anchored within the E³UDRES² European University and aligned with the mission of EIT Health, LEAPXR is shaping the future of XR-driven innovation in Europe.
from April 1, 2025, to April 30, 2027.
Saxion University of Applied Sciences
European Institute of Innovation and Technology
EIT Health
Phase 1: € 540,000
Phase 2: € 800,000
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European Hub for XR Innovation in Preventive Healthcare
The LEAPXR project (Linking Education and Applied Practice for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in eXtended Reality) aims to position applied European Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as engines of innovation, tackling pressing challenges in healthcare and fostering regional and global economic growth. By harnessing the transformative potential of Extended Reality (XR) technologies, the project addresses critical societal needs such as aging populations, healthcare disparities, and regional innovation gaps, while fostering inclusivity and advancing gender equity in tech-driven entrepreneurship.
At its core, LEAPXR integrates entrepreneurship into applied education and research, creating pathways for innovation that extend beyond institutional and regional boundaries. Through its Innovation Vision Action Plan (IVAP), the project equips students, staff, and industry partners with entrepreneurial skills, enabling them to co-create impactful solutions in healthcare and technology. The LEAP Women in Entrepreneurship Programme further strengthens this vision, empowering women to lead in fields like XR and deep tech.
Inclusive Entrepreneurship Framework
LEAPXR will develop a comprehensive and inclusive entrepreneurship framework, integrating best practices to drive systemic change across European Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
European XR Innovation Hub
A dedicated innovation hub will be created to support startups and scale-ups in XR, focusing on impactful solutions and fostering sustainable job creation.
State-of-the-Art XR Infrastructures
The project will establish cutting-edge XR facilities to advance applied research and deepen collaboration between academia and industry.
Entrepreneurial Models in Practice
LEAPXR will translate proven models from EIT initiatives into actionable training programs, bridging the gap between theory and real-world entrepreneurship.
Sharing Success and Scaling Impact
Best practices and success stories will be actively shared to inspire innovation and strengthen regional ecosystems across Europe.
Project consortium
Powered by 16 European partners, this ambitious project will drive innovation in healthcare and entrepreneurship by integrating Extended Reality (XR) into applied education, research, and business collaboration across Europe.
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