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About the Program
The Creative Solutions Residency Program (CSRP) is an eight-month digital storytelling residency with a focus on utilizing immersive technologies such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), immersive audio and haptics. Residents of the CSRP program will tap into the creative process and learn the entrepreneurial, technical and storytelling foundations of immersive technologies developed by Ithra’s Idea Lab: Design thinking, Co-creation, and Open innovation. Residents will be guided by global experts in immersive tech, culminating in the production of working prototypes. At the end of the program, residents will showcase their prototypes in a private exhibition targeting investors and industry professionals.
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Winners in 2022
FAQs
What are the key dates for the program?
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Creative solutions 2022 Open call period: February 7th, 2022 - April 30th, 2022
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Selected cohorts announcement: May 14th, 2022
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Onboarding event: June 2nd, 2022
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Masterclasses: June 3rd – August 6th, 2022
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Development phase: August 22nd – December 15th, 2022
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Creative Solutions Demo-day event: December 16th, 2022
Note: Timelines are approximate and can be subject to change.
How do I apply to join the program?
Complete the full application form
- After your application has been received, it will be analyzed and – if needed – we might call you by phone to discuss your application.
What information we ask for in the application form:
- Contact information: full name, email address, telephone number, date of birth.
- Idea: viability, originality, relevance, scalability.
- Opportunity or challenge identified.
- Feasibility to develop the idea into a prototype.
- Background and motivation.
- Ability to commit to attending our workshops and events.
What are the judging criteria?
The criteria will be presented as statements. Each of the criteria has equal weight.
The judges will respond by indicating how strongly they accept these statements.
Strength of the idea: The idea is ambitious, well-developed, demonstrates strong vision and application.
Originality of the idea: The idea is out of the box and likely to push boundaries for immersive content.
Functionality: The idea will be well represented through the end prototype.
Suitability/relevance: The idea described uses suitable immersive technology and promises a good benchmark. The idea is also likely to be suitable for further funding opportunities.
Feasibility of prototype delivery: The delivery of the proposal is clear and achievable within the time frame and budget.
Potential to reach a chosen target audience: The proposal shows a good understanding of a clearly identified target audience and their distinctive characteristics.
Will masterclasses be virtual or does it require physical attendance?
The participants will be able to choose if they will attend the masterclasses in person or virtually. The Creative Solutions program is designed to be delivered in a hybrid way. For those who still want to come to the masterclass, if happening physically at the center, then the program will cover the costs.
What is the development phase? And what if my project was not selected?
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For those selected under the program, their ideas receive funding as well as, expert mentors, product manager, to assist with completion of the prototype. For the remaining ideas that are not selected, they will receive the option to join two different development phases:
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One with Tech related development.
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The Second one is related to Entrepreneurship.