Winners & Finalists 2024
Celebrating excellence in XR innovation across all categories
About the 2024 Finalists & Winners
This year the XR Awards brought together top executives and pioneers from across the world, rolling out the red carpet award and providing a platform for recognising the very best talent in the immersive industry. Scott F. Fisher, a true pioneer in immersive technology, was honored with the XR Lifetime Achievement Award.
Our Rigorous Judging Process
Our judging panel consists of over 70 industry-leading experts from around the world, including academics, journalists, creative directors, and C-Suite executives. Each entry is evaluated by specialists in their respective fields.
Global Reach
We accept entries from companies and individuals worldwide, celebrating the global innovation happening across virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies. Our awards recognize excellence regardless of geography.
XR Awards 2024
Thursday, 5 December 2024
Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Obsidian Award
The Obsidian Award is for major technological advancements in the XR industry. It's open to all XR sectors like VR, AR, MR, and includes hardware, software, and content creation. The award doesn't have specific criteria, allowing for a variety of innovations. It recognizes significant innovations that mark a major step forward in XR technology or its applications.
Finalists
Asgard’s Wrath 2
Meta / Sanzaru Games / Oculus Studios
Epic VR Action RPG where players battle gods, explore vast realms, and solve god-scale puzzles.
Dräger Virtuo XR BabyLeo
Draeger Medical Canada / VirtualiSurg
An XR platform enhancing healthcare practitioners’ skills in NICU care, focusing on communication and compassionate care.
FiAR
NORCAT
An AR tool replicates extinguisher use, enabling realistic fire training through sensor-based feedback.
Riff XR
Ron Revog
VR MMORPG leveraging AI for dynamic NPCs, custom avatars, real-time combat, and player-driven worlds.
Soundscape
Groove Science Studios, Inc
Pioneering virtual music experiences in VR since 2014, focused on immersive, ad-free concerts.
VIROO
Virtualware
A VR platform offering scalable, customizable solutions for businesses to develop and manage VR strategies.
VR in Space
HTC / Nord Space ApS
A VR mental wellness tool for ISS astronauts to relieve stress and simulate immersive environments.
XR Tool & Utility of the Year
Recognizes top software tools and utilities driving XR innovation. Focuses on those that significantly enhance XR creation, distribution, or experiences with standout features, usability, and practical impact.
XR Accolades:
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
- • STYLY / NEWVIEW – STYLY for Vision Pro | D-B01 XR Distribution and Publishing Platforms
- • augg.io – augg.io | D-E02 API, SDK, and Engine Technologies
Finalists
augg.io
augg.io
A third-party toolkit simplifies AR content creation, offering creative flexibility without complexity.
Niloom.ai
Niloom.ai
A no-code, AI-powered platform enabling creators to build and publish AR/VR content seamlessly.
Shapelab
Shapelab
A 3D modeling app optimized for VR, enabling detailed organic shapes for games, films, and 3D printing.
Sochembar
Africa Comicade
Educational AR tool amd project enhancing organic chemistry education through 3D interactivity.
STYLY for Vision Pro
STYLY / NEWVIEW
A no-code XR platform for Apple Vision Pro, fostering global creation, distribution, and growth.
UltraLeap Hyperion
Ultraleap
Innovator in hand tracking and mid-air haptics, enabling intuitive digital interactions across industries.
XR Marketing Campaign of the Year
Honors groundbreaking XR marketing campaigns that captivate audiences and deliver impactful brand experiences. Recognizes excellence in using XR tech to drive engagement, capture attention, and achieve significant marketing results.
XR Accolades:
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
- • Emperia / Walmart / Sawhorse Productions – Walmart Realm | I-B02 Virtual World Brand Integrations
- • HIKKY – Virtual Market 2023 | I-C02 Virtual and Hybrid Event Experiences
Finalists
Acronym RMT02 Augmented ARG
yumebau inc. / Nicolas Kadima / Race Service
A global AARG experience blending AI storytelling, interactive puzzles, and a live event launch.
AR Concert Bejby Blue
Yord Studio
First European web AR concert promoting inclusivity and positivity through music and immersive tech.
Max Mustard
Toast Interactive
Virtual reality adventure game marketed through viral XR campaigns and music video collaborations.
T-Mobile Holiday Mode
Rock Paper Reality / T-Mobile
A third-party AR campaign created immersive holiday experiences to engage customers and boost sales.
Virtual Market 2023
HIKKY
A biannual VR market event blending virtual and real-world exhibitions, attracting 1.2M visitors.
Walmart Realm
Emperia / Walmart / Sawhorse Productions
An immersive digital commerce experience with creator-curated spaces, inspired by social trends.
XR Peripheral Hardware of the Year
Award for non-HMD hardware that enhances XR environments. Recognizes innovative controllers, haptic devices, motion trackers, and more, focusing on improved interaction, immersion, and functionality. Highlights interoperability and innovation in XR hardware.
XR Accolades:
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
- • Cyberith – Cyberith IK: Full-Body-Tracking for the Virtualizer | K-A03 Tracking and Gesture Control
Finalists
Cellid Plastic Full-Color Waveguide
Cellid
A lightweight, thin optical waveguide for XR glasses, enhancing wearability and everyday use.
Cyberith IK: Full-Body-Tracking for the Virtualizer
Cyberith
Inverse kinematics system enables full-body tracking with VR treadmill using minimal hardware.
HTC VIVE Ultimate Tracker
HTC
A versatile positional tracker with 6DoF, inside-out tracking, wireless connection, and OpenXR support.
PersonalSpace: 4DX on the Go
The2H
A global leader in immersive tech, specializing in VR and sensory technologies for entertainment.
SenseGlove Nova 2
SenseGlove
A developer of advanced haptic gloves for realistic touch simulation in VR and AR environments.
XR Film & Experience of the Year
The XR Film and Experience of the Year award recognizes outstanding XR content that masters storytelling through immersive and creative methods. This category is for works that effectively engage audiences, using XR technology to deliver narratives and interactive experiences in a way that leaves a lasting impression.
XR Accolades:
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
- • The Quest VR / Mountain Professionals – THE QUEST: Everest VR | J-A03 360-Degree Video Content
- • Marvel Studios / ILM Immersive / Disney + – What If…? – An Immersive Story | J-A02 Interactive Storytelling
- • ONE Digital Consulting – VIVALDI 3.0. The Immersive Universe of Four Seasons | J-B03 Cross-Media Experiences
- • Ikon – Mount San Michele XR Museum | J-C02 Historical and Cultural Reconstructions
Finalists
Ancient Aquileia VR Experience
Ikon
Immersive XR experience reconstructs ancient Roman Forum of Aquileia, blending realism with interactive exploration.
Encounter Dinosaurs
Apple / Fairview Portals / Vision Interactive Studio / Source Sound / Wounded Buffalo
Interactive experience on Apple Vision Pro showcasing Cretaceous dinosaurs with responsive, immersive storytelling.
Gargoyle Doyle
easyAction / Detona Cultura / Amilux Film
JFK Memento: An Immersive Chronicle of the Assassination
TARGO
A 40-minute VR documentary immerses viewers in JFK’s assassination through 3D remastered visuals and witness accounts.
Mount San Michele XR Museum
Ikon
The project provides a detailed, immersive WWI experience with accurate reconstructions and expert-guided XR elements.
My Inner Ear Quartet
Kodansha VR Lab
VR film by Yoko Ogawa and Koji Yamamura, blending original story and animation, designed for immersive experience.
Soundscape
Groove Science Studio, Inc.
A project rebuilding in Unreal Engine 5, enhancing VR fidelity and visual realism for a high-profile EDM event.
Stay Alive My Son
Apple / Fairview Portals / Vision Interactive Studio / Source Sound / Wounded Buffalo
Innovative VR project blending volumetric and motion capture for immersive storytelling; award-winning and trendsetting.
THE QUEST: Everest VR
The Quest VR / Mountain Professionals
VR documentary offering a 360-degree, first-person experience of climbing Mt. Everest over 52 days.
The Story of Emily – The Emily Hobhouse Museum
public agency bv / KossmanndeJong / kaugoomi
Immersive museum experience using audio-visual content and VR to explore Emily Hobhouse’s story.
VIVALDI 3.0. The Immersive Universe of Four Seasons
ONE Digital Consulting
A project blending XR, classical music, and education to enhance cultural access and promote equality.
What If…? – An Immersive Story
Marvel Studios / ILM Immersive / Disney +
Interactive narrative experience combining VR and mixed reality with gesture control and eye tracking.
XR Head Mounted Display of the Year
The XR HMD of the Year award is for the top head-mounted displays (HMDs) in XR. It awards HMDs that offer excellent visuals, comfort, and new features. These devices, like goggles or headsets, provide immersive virtual, augmented, or mixed reality experiences and are essential for high-quality XR.
XR Accolades:
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
- • Bigscreen – Bigscreen Beyond | L-A02 PC-Powered VR Headsets
- • Apple – Apple Vision Pro | L-C01 Standalone MR Headsets
Finalists
Apple Vision Pro
Apple
Spatial computing device blending digital and physical worlds with ultra-high-res displays and intuitive controls.
Bigscreen Beyond
Bigscreen
Ultra-light, custom-fitted VR headset with cutting-edge OLED displays and pancake optics for immersive experiences.
Meta Quest 3
Meta
Mixed reality device with high-res passthrough, advanced optics, enhanced comfort, and extensive app support.
Varjo XR-4
Varjo
Next-gen mixed reality headset with 4K displays, 120° FOV, gaze-driven autofocus, and industrial-grade fidelity.
XTAL 3 VR Carbon edition
Vrgineers
VR headset for pro car racers; durable, lightweight, ideal for long, immersive training sessions.
XR Game of the Year
The XR Game of the Year award highlights outstanding XR games known for their diverse gameplay and experiences. An XR game is an interactive digital entertainment that uses extended reality technology, merging the game environment with the player's real-world or creating a fully immersive experience. This award focuses on the diversity in gameplay, including multiplayer, narrative, and educational aspects, as well as the scale of development, from indie to large studios, and the innovation in game design and execution.
XR Accolades:
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
- • Schell Games – I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine | M-B02 Story-Driven and Narrative Experiences
- • VR Giants – VR Giants | M-C01 Indie Games
Finalists
Arizona Sunshine 2
Vertigo Games
A VR zombie shooter sequel with enhanced immersion, improved combat, and a unique dog companion.
Asgard’s Wrath 2
Sanzaru Games / Oculus Studios
Epic VR Action RPG where players battle gods, explore vast realms, and solve god-scale puzzles.
Brazen Blaze
A VR game built on early and ongoing community feedback, aiming for fun, active, and approachable gameplay.
Drop Dead: The Cabin – Home Invasion
Soul Assembly
Immersive XR horror game blending VR and MR, challenging players to survive a zombie siege.
I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine
Schell Games
Immersive spy puzzle game with telekinesis, six locations, and a new villain. Outsmart, solve, survive.
Infinite Inside
Maze Theory / Saltwater Games
Pioneering XR game blending AR and VR for seamless, immersive, and multi-dimensional gameplay.
Masters Of Light
Coven / Albyon / G4f Prod / G4f Records Native Prime
Action-adventure VR game where players use hand tracking to battle shadows and master magic powers.
Max Mustard
Toast Interactive
A VR game blending immersive storytelling with ethical challenges, focusing on player agency and empathy.
SWARM 2
Greensky Games
VR FPS with intense motion mechanics, 360° shooting, and anti-motion sickness design for full immersion.
The 7th Guest VR
Vertigo Games
Reimagines a classic 90s horror game in VR with modern tech, balancing nostalgia and innovation.
UNDERDOGS
One Hamsa
A VR melee game using a mech to simulate impact and weight, enhancing immersion and physics realism.
VR Giants
VR Giants
Asymmetrical VR co-op puzzle platformer where players solve puzzles as a giant and tiny character duo.
XR Location Based Entertainment of the Year
Award recognizing top XR experiences in purpose-built physical locations. Focus on how XR tech transforms spaces like theme parks, museums, and entertainment centers into immersive, interactive environments. Emphasizes spatial innovation and user engagement.
Winner: Briar & Rose – Augmented Reality Theatre
By Glitch Studios / Vestland Theatre / Nordland Theatre / Vart Theatre / Storyline Studios
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XR Accolades:
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
- • Zero Latency) – Outbreak (Zero Latency) | H-A02 XR Gaming Arcades & Entertainment Hubs
- • Glitch Studios / Vestland Theatre / Nordland Theatre / Vart Theatre / Storyline Studios – Briar & Rose – Augmented Reality Theatre | H-B04 Cross-Industry Collaborations
Finalists
assimilating XR
Mawari / MXR
An immersive XR installation blending contemporary dance and digital art with advanced MR technology.
Briar & Rose – Augmented Reality Theatre
Glitch Studios / Vestland Theatre / Nordland Theatre / Vart Theatre / Storyline Studios
An international collaboration brings Europe’s first live theatre performance using Augmented Reality.
Killer Tennis
JetStyle
A non-violent, family-friendly VR game promoting physical activity, inclusivity, and healthy fun.
Life Chronicles
Emissive / National Museum of Natural History
An immersive, large-scale VR journey through Earth’s evolution, blending education and entertainment.
Outbreak (Zero Latency)
Zero Latency)
A free-roam VR zombie shooter featuring immersive combat, teamwork, and a time-sensitive mission.
The Outbreak (Virtual Area)
Virtual Area)
Immersive 300m² game with 8K goggles, full-body tracking, free movement, up to 6 players.
Tonight with the Impressionists, Paris 1874
Emissive / Gedeon Experiences
A VR experience recreating the first Impressionist exhibition in Paris, blending history and art.
VR Ride around Stockholm
JetStyle
A 2.5-minute immersive VR ride showcasing Stockholm’s architecture and cultural heritage.
XR Enterprise Solution of the Year
The XR Enterprise Solution of the Year award acknowledges XR systems, platforms, or software that effectively address business needs. This includes applications that provide clear benefits in corporate or industrial settings, focusing on business optimization, customer engagement, and technological innovation.
XR Accolades:
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
- • CHENEXT Technologies – ExPLiCyt | C-B03 Facility and Asset Management
- • Aramco / Framefield – Aramco Vision | C-D01 Data Visualization Tools
Finalists
Aramco Vision
Aramco / Framefield
A dynamic Digital Twin Ecosystem offering immersive virtual experiences for facility lifecycle management and innovation.
D.R.E.A.M.
SEAT S.A.
Spanish car manufacturer designing and producing vehicles with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
eXperience.together!
MEDIASQUAD
A modular multiuser framework enabling scalable mixed and virtual reality interactions for enterprises.
ExPLiCyt
CHENEXT Technologies
Develops XR technologies to enhance safety, efficiency, and learning in capital-intensive process industries.
Global Collaborative Crafting
USEYA Corp.
Remote digital fabrication using AR and smart glasses for inclusive, collaborative design and control.
Hotelverse APIfied digital twins for hotels
Hotelverse
Digital twins in XR technology enhance hotel bookings with immersive, precise room selection and integration.
Lenovo AR/VR Self-Repair Guidance
Lenovo
AR/VR tool provides real-time, step-by-step self-repair guidance for users via smart devices.
Rexee – Market Research in VR
FFIND / Takeaway Reality
A VR app for market research with surveys, focus groups, and rewards, launching on Meta Quest in July 2024.
St James’s Place – Empathy training
St James’s Place / Make Real
VR training tool for advisors to recognize and respond to cognitive decline in clients with empathy.
Vertiv™ XR
Vertiv
Revolutionizing customer interactions with innovative digital solutions for pre-sale experiences using AR.
VIVERSE for Business
HTC
Spatial collaboration platform offering scalable, immersive 3D environments for cross-device teamwork and productivity.
XR Education & Training of the Year
The XR Education and Training Solution of the Year award goes to impactful XR solutions in education and training. It's for products that improve learning, offer innovative training, and show measurable educational outcomes. The award identifies projects using XR to create immersive learning experiences that effectively address educational needs or gaps.
XR Accolades:
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
- • NORCAT – Hoisting and Rigging VR | B-A03 Safety and Compliance Training
- • Manshour Fanavari – GearMaster VR | B-C04 Industry-Specific Simulations
Finalists
Concrete Gang Forming VR
NextWave Safety
A VR project revolutionizes crane operation training with immersive, flexible learning solutions.
Cross Cultural Competence Training in VR
Edstutia
VR-enhanced course with immersive role plays and 360 explorations to boost cross-cultural competence.
Edstutia: Learning Rewired
Edstutia
Immersive VR campus for adult learning, offering diverse, experiential business/soft skills training with ADA compliance.
Enea Operator
Enea Operator / Poznan University of Technology / Poznań University of Economics and Business
Developed a VR system for training technical service staff with interactive scenarios and mobile access.
EXpertise
CHENEXT Technologies
Aiming to enhance process industries with XR technology for efficient, safe, and collaborative operations.
FundamentalVR Maia
FundamentalVR / Maia
AI-driven XR tool for immersive surgical training, offering real-time insights and adaptive learning.
GearMaster VR
Manshour Fanavari
VR-based training software enhances automotive repair skills through immersive simulations and interactive models.
Hoisting and Rigging VR
NORCAT
A VR-based training program combines virtual reality with classroom learning for hoisting and rigging skills.
IMMERSE
IMMERSE
Pioneering language immersion training for multilingual teams in a welcoming and vibrant virtual world.
Immersiva
Ikon
A platform revolutionizing education with immersive content, a no-code editor, and versatile tools for creating dynamic learning experiences.
Oncio
Oncio
A metaverse platform for accessible, rapid, and immersive learning solutions across multiple devices.
The Railway Infrastructure Simulator
Virtualware
A VR platform for training in railway maintenance, offering simulations, assessments, and multi-user exercises.
XR Content Creator of the Year
The XR Content Creator of the Year award is given to creators who significantly impact the XR industry through their social media content. This includes informative tutorials, gameplay, storytelling, and more. The award acknowledges those who innovate in XR content and reach a broad audience on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Twitch, helping to expand understanding of XR technologies.
XR Accolades:
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
- • Cas and Chary XR – Cas and Chary XR | N-B01 Educational and Informative Content
- • EddieVR – EddieVR | N-B02 Entertainment and Interactive Content
- • Gamertag VR – Gamertag VR | N-C01 Community Building Creators
Finalists
A Wolf in VR
A Wolf in VR
A Wolf in VR
Beardo Benjo
Beardo Benjo
Beardo Benjo
BMFVR Matt
BMFVR Matt
BMFVR Matt
Cas and Chary XR
Cas and Chary XR
Cas and Chary XR
EddieVR
EddieVR
EddieVR
Gamertag VR
Gamertag VR
Gamertag VR
Matteo311
Matteo311
Matteo311
MERPTV
MERPTV
MERPTV
Nathie
Nathie
Nathie
Naysy
Naysy
Naysy
The Mysticle
The Mysticle
The Mysticle
Tyriel Wood
Tyriel Wood
Tyriel Wood
Rising XR Company of the Year
The Rising XR Company of the Year award is for emerging XR companies with less than 1 million in revenue. It honours those making a noticeable impact in the XR industry through innovative solutions and showing significant growth potential.
Winner: Groove Science Studios, Inc
By An immersive VR platform blending music and visuals, offering dynamic, interactive virtual worlds.
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XR Accolades:
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
- • IMMERSE – IMMERSE | F-B02 Niche Market Innovation
- • KeepersXR – KeepersXR | F-B01 Market Entry and Growth Trajectory
Finalists
Anitya
A tech company offering low-code tools to create customizable, browser-based 3D experiences.
CHENEXT Technologies Innovative XR solutions for process industries, enhancing efficiency, safety, and learning throughout plant life cycles.
CHENEXT Technologies
CHENEXT Technologies
Innovative XR solutions for process industries, enhancing efficiency, safety, and learning throughout plant life cycles.
COVEN
COVEN
A video game studio crafting inclusive, narrative-driven experiences across VR, PC, and console platforms.
Groove Science Studios, Inc
An immersive VR platform blending music and visuals, offering dynamic, interactive virtual worlds.
An immersive VR platform blending music and visuals, offering dynamic, interactive virtual worlds.
IMMERSE
IMMERSE
Pioneering language immersion training for multilingual teams in a welcoming and vibrant virtual world.
Impact Reality Flat2VR Studios
Impact Reality Flat2VR Studios
XR-focused firm enhances games and apps through strategic marketing, immersive VR development, and cost-efficient production.
KeepersXR
KeepersXR
A company developing immersive XR experiences with AR, VR, and MR for entertainment, education, and more.
Outstanding XR Company of the Year
The Outstanding XR Company of the Year award is for established XR companies with over 1 million in revenue. It honours those that have shown excellence, growth, and significant impact in the XR industry over the past year, focusing on innovation, industry presence, company culture, and influence.
XR Accolades:
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
- • Advancing XR with innovative VR games, immersive experiences, such as “Ghosts of Tabor” – Combat Waffle Studios | G-D01 Community Development
- • Astrea – Astrea | G-F03 Innovating for Future Markets
Finalists
Another Axiom
A VR game studio focused on creating immersive, community-driven experiences in virtual reality.
A VR game studio focused on creating immersive, community-driven experiences in virtual reality.
Astrea
Astrea
Global distributor of diverse, award-winning XR experiences, committed to impactful representation and recognition.
Combat Waffle Studios
Advancing XR with innovative VR games, immersive experiences, such as “Ghosts of Tabor”
Advancing XR with innovative VR games, immersive experiences, such as “Ghosts of Tabor”
Emperia
Emperia
Emperia is a commerce-driven platform that empowers creators, studios and enterprises to build cross-device virtual worlds.
Odders
Innovative XR company creating high-quality, impactful experiences in gaming and fitness.
Innovative XR company creating high-quality, impactful experiences in gaming and fitness.
Qualcomm Technologies
Qualcomm Technologies
Leading innovator in wireless technology, driving advancements in XR, 5G, AI, and connected devices across industries.
Sanzaru Games
Sanzaru Games
A versatile game development studio known for action-adventure titles and high-quality VR experiences.
SoulAssembly
A UK-based VR/XR studio focused on creating innovative, emotionally driven gaming experiences.
A UK-based VR/XR studio focused on creating innovative, emotionally driven gaming experiences.
Virtualware
Global leader in VR tech and systems such as VIROO. Over 500 projects in 33+ countries.
Global leader in VR tech and systems such as VIROO. Over 500 projects in 33+ countries.
AIXR Social Impact Award
Award recognizing XR projects that drive positive social or environmental change. Celebrates initiatives addressing social challenges, promoting inclusivity, and fostering community involvement. Prioritizes societal impact over commercial success.
Winner: The Journey Back VR
By East City Films / Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
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XR Accolades:
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
- • UME Studios – Stay Alive My Son | E-C04 War and Conflict Awareness
- • Behind Reality – Virtual Workshop | E-E03 Educational Access and Equity
Finalists
ArchaeoXR
ArchaeoXR
Virtual reality project reconstructs ancient sites for immersive, interactive historical learning.
BackpackX
Women Rise
Educational VR films for children in marginalized communities, addressing key global issues with immersive experiences.
Futuristic Pagan
Futuristic Pagan
Virtual reality experience blending fashion, nature, and spirituality in a Zezuru dreamscape.
Her Name Was Gisberta
corpo-paisagem
VR documentary exploring the life and murder of Gisberta Salce, aimed at combating transphobia through empathy.
Immersive Learning + ADA Compliance
Edstudia
Virtual campus offers ADA-compliant VR learning solutions for diverse workforce needs.
Soul Paint
Hatsumi / Monobanda
An immersive experience blending technology and storytelling to explore and express emotional and sensory states.
Stay Alive My Son
UME Studios
VR experience based on Pin Yathay’s story of the Cambodian genocide, promoting empathy and policy advocacy.
The Journey Back VR
East City Films / Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
A VR documentary series uses immersive technology to bring Holocaust survivor stories to life for educational purposes.
The Rhythm of Tai Chi
Xianghan Wang
A VR app blending Tai Chi with real-time tracking to enhance practice, balance, and physical well-being for modern users.
Therapy withVR
WithVR
VR tool aids individuals with speech disabilities by simulating real-life scenarios for practice and resilience.
Virtual Workshop
Behind Reality
An immersive VR and AI platform transforming engineering education with interactive and scalable learning experiences.
Zamia – Memories of the Swahili Coast
Tai Tanzania
A VR experience immersing users in the Swahili coast’s cultural heritage, exploring history, trade, and post-colonial narratives.
XR Healthcare Solution of the Year
The XR Healthcare Solution of the Year award recognizes companies using XR technology to create new solutions in healthcare. These products must address healthcare challenges and show clear innovation and user impact. The award focuses on practical use and measurable results in healthcare.
XR Accolades:
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
Digital-only recognitions awarded by judges for standout work in specialized fields. You cannot apply directly. You can earn both a main award and accolades.
- • Make Real / NHS Blood & Transplant – NHSBT – Crossmatching | A-B01 Medical Procedure Training
- • Veyond Metaverse – Veyond Anatomy XR | A-B02 Anatomy and Physiology Visualization
- • Swiss paraplegic center – PARAVERSE | A-E03 Accessibility and Assistive Technologies
Finalists
Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
EON Reality, Inc.
Augmented reality module aids pediatric post-surgery mobility, easing challenges for patients and staff.
Dräger Virtuo XR BabyLeo
Draeger Medical Canada / VirtualiSurg
XR platform trains healthcare practitioners in compassionate NICU care, improving parent engagement.
FundamentalVR | Maia
FundamentalVR
AI-driven tutor advancing XR surgical training with real-time predictive insights and adaptive learning.
Innerworld
Shorefire / Innerworld
Virtual mental health platform providing 24/7 access to tools and support via immersive environments.
NHSBT – Crossmatching
Make Real / NHS Blood & Transplant
VR app trains biomedical scientists in cross matching, reducing lab errors and preserving resources.
PARAVERSE
Swiss paraplegic center
A platform enabling tetraplegics to access the digital world hands-free via XR glasses and eye control.
Simtryx
Simtryx
Immersive XR platform enhances medical training with realistic, risk-free practice and AI-driven feedback.
The School of Pressure
Pink Rock Media
A media company offering creative solutions and innovative strategies, symbolizing balance and harmony.
Therapy withVR
WithVR
VR tool for speech disabilities offers immersive, customizable speaking situations to empower voices.
Veyond Anatomy XR
Veyond Metaverse
Innovative 5D XR platform enhancing real-time, hands-on medical training with AI and haptic feedback.
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