Labs
IX Labs form a digitally connected national network of facilities for research, experimentation and the development of new immersive experiences.
What are IX Labs?
IX Labs are our hubs for innovation, research and realisation, at existing physical locations. The emphasis is on collaboration between the labs - with the aim of a national network of shared facilities serving the entire IX community.
The labs have yet to be selected. Here is a preview of how the ecosystem is set up.
What does an IX Lab offer you?
IX Labs form a national, digitally connected network of facilities for research, experimentation and the development of new immersive experiences. Whether for entertainment, education or training - this is where the future is made.
The IX Labs provide the technical infrastructure needed to bring ideas to life. In an IX Lab you will find:
Advanced technology
VR headsets, AR devices, motion capture and 360° cameras.
Test and experimentation spaces
Spaces for user research and data analysis.
Network and collaboration
Collaboration with other labs and partners in the network.
Content archiving
Storing and sharing assets and applications.
Who are the IX Labs for?
IX Labs give companies, organisations, knowledge institutions and makers the opportunity to experiment and innovate with immersive technologies, research new applications, develop talent and collaborate within the network. The labs are open to the entire community.
Makers
Creatives, developers and producers who create and showcase immersive content, with access to advanced technology, creative spaces and a network.
Public organisations, institutions and companies
Clients who want to develop immersive applications and need facilities for testing, prototyping and validation.
Researchers and innovators
Academic researchers and companies seeking access to advanced facilities, collaboration spaces and interdisciplinary research.
Teachers and students
Educational institutions and students for learning and training, with hands-on experience, workshops and educational programmes.
Government bodies
Bodies that strengthen their offering with immersive technology: public demonstrations, participatory research and greater community engagement.
Can I be an IX Lab?
Do you carry out research, experimentation and development in IX, and do you have the capacity to give others access to your facilities? Then you may qualify to become part of the CIIIC ecosystem. This autumn CIIIC will launch a scheme in collaboration with TNO, aimed at forming a network of five regional labs.
Become part of the IX ecosystem
The IX Labs are part of Action Line 3 (Facilities). The network is formed through the schemes for regional and thematic IX Labs.