London South Bank University has partnered with London College of Communication, UAL to launch a 3-month accelerator programme for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in using immersive technologies.

SMEs and start-ups based in London will have the opportunity to receive dedicated support from academics, consultants and industry experts, exploring how immersive tech like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) can help them expand their business operations and reach new audiences. The programme is free to join and it welcomes SMEs from any industry – from gaming, music and architecture, all the way to performance, media and fashion.

With the Spring-Summer cohort starting in April and finishing in July 2021, the entrepreneurs joining the programme will have access to:

Expert-led training – interactive online workshops to learn all about the immersive tech landscape and existing opportunities to apply VR and AR across different areas and industries.
Innovation sprints – a virtual series of live webinars hosted by academics and technicians from London College of Communication where SMEs will get to practically tackle immersive tech issues within their area of business.
Product development – the final prototyping phase where entrepreneurs will get to receive expert advice on the development of their product or service.
Those interested in participating need to submit their applications before the 7th of March 2021.