HTC Vive, the virtual reality (VR) arm of Taiwan-based smartphone producer HTC, has launched a $10m funding initiative entitled VR for Impact that will support the development of impactful VR content.
VR for Impact aims to showcase how VR content and technology can be used to achieve positive societal impact in support of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, which involve ending poverty, protecting the planet, peace and prosperity.
HTC Vive is inviting submissions via its website, with the first winners announced on Earth Day on April 22, 2017.
Gabo Arora, creator of the UN’s VR Initiative, said: “HTC is a pioneer in recognising the work the UN has done to promote social change through virtual reality.
“The Vive’s room-scale VR capability can be a powerful tool for immersive storytelling, education and training; their support will empower more people to effect global change, give voices to the most vulnerable and provide access to new possibilities for the most marginalised.”