Accelerating Innovation in Immersive Technologies
IN4 Group has partnered with the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra by Aramco) to develop and deliver the Creative Solutions immersive technology programme — an incubator for digital media innovation and immersive storytelling in support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
What the Programme Offers
- A multi-phase residency blending masterclasses, workshops, and programmes, taught by global experts in AR, VR, XR, immersive audio, haptics, and storytelling
- Hands-on training both in Saudi Arabia and at IN4’s Manchester tech campus, giving participants international exposure and professional development
- Support for local creatives to design, develop, and showcase working prototypes, culminating in a ‘Demo Day’ exhibition for investors and industry leaders
Who It’s For
- Emerging creatives, designers, storytellers, artists, and technologists from Saudi Arabia working with immersive media and storytelling
- Individuals and teams developing entrepreneurial ideas in digital content innovation aligned with cultural heritage, social impact, health, or education
Opportunities & Outcomes
- Develop immersive prototypes using AR/VR, haptics, and immersive audio technologies
- Foster creative entrepreneurship, build professional networks, and pitch ideas to industry investors and partners
- Advance women’s participation in tech — recent cohorts comprised predominantly of women across art, film, education, and health sectors
Impact & Partnerships
- The program has delivered 15 working prototypes across two years and engaged over 90 creatives, with strong gender diversity and cross-sector reach
- Built on a successful collaboration between IN4 and Ithra by Aramco, reinforced by a Memorandum of Understanding to scale immersive innovation capabilities
- Delivered a unique blend of UK and Saudi expertise, embedding IN4’s regional prosperity blueprint within Saudi Arabia’s creative economy
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