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European Commission launches European Partnership for Virtual Worlds

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Europe brings together industry and research in a Virtual Worlds Partnership to accelerate innovation, develop skills and advance immersive applications across sectors. The European Commission launched the European Partnership for Virtual Worlds, bringing together industry, academia, research organisations and end-users to support research and innovation in this area. Virtual worlds are persistent, immersive environments based on …

The EU’s strategic role in virtual worlds: Innovation, investment and global dependencies

August 4, 2025

The EU leads in virtual worlds research and has the capacity to attract seed funding but faces challenges in venture capital and market growth. Since the launch of the EU strategy to lead on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds, adopted in July 2023, the European Commission has launched a structured approach to monitor the Virtual Worlds …

Commission launches ‘Virtual Worlds Toolbox’ to help citizens explore new digital spaces

April 2, 2025

The European Commission has released the ‘Virtual Worlds Toolbox’, an online resource designed to help citizens navigate virtual environments. It explains how virtual worlds work and outlines citizens’ rights within the EU. The toolbox covers working, learning, and gaming in virtual spaces, and includes guidance on safety, cybersecurity, and protection against disinformation. These online resources are part of the 2023 EU …

Commission publishes policy brief on competition in generative AI and virtual worlds

September 23, 2024

The European Commission has published a policy brief on competition in generative artificial intelligence (‘AI’) and virtual worlds following the two calls for contributions launched in January 2024. The objective of the calls for contributions was to better understand the potential impact of these transformative technologies on competition in Europe, to ensure that their potential …

University of Nicosia: UNIC’s IFF Coordinates New EUBOF Report on Blockchain-Enabled Virtual Worlds

May 28, 2024

A dive into the potential, challenges, and future of the Open Metaverse, underpinned by blockchain technology and decentralised principles. The EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum (EUBOF) has announced the release of its latest report, titled “Blockchain-Enabled Virtual Worlds.” This report, coordinated by the Institute For the Future (IFF) at the University of Nicosia, explores the Open Metaverse, examining …