Workshops for Immersive Sustainability Lab development: Shaping tomorrow’s immersive solutions

Metropolia is hosting a series of workshops as part of the AIStart Incubator project. Operated by the Helsinki XR Center, these workshops are specifically designed for SME companies and focus on merging immersive technologies with sustainability and urban development to create a better society. 

The Metropolia’s and AIStart’s  XR sessions are a key part of developing the Immersive Sustainability Lab concept. During the workshops, participants will engage in discussions and activities to share insights and identify unique needs, paving the way for innovations that can be nurtured within the Lab. Additionally, we will introduce existing immersive solutions to enhance the companies’ expertise. There is also potential to collaborate on pilot projects, where our development team will work with companies to build and test innovative ideas using immersive technologies. 

“Grounded in Finnish values of equality, trust, and respect for nature, the Lab integrates emerging technologies such as XR (Extended Reality) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) to tackle global challenges in sustainable solutions and urban development.”

The Immersive Sustainability Lab was established through a collaboration between the Helsinki XR Center and the Virtual World Society. Grounded in Finnish values of equality, trust, and respect for nature, the Lab integrates emerging technologies such as XR (Extended Reality) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) to tackle global challenges in sustainable solutions and urban development. Housed within the Helsinki XR Center, the Lab will be renovated to be a relaxed, down-to-earth environment that fosters a connection with nature and people while effectively harnessing modern technology. 

Immersive Sustainability Lab is part of Helsinki XR Center, based in the Metropoli University of Applied Sciences, In Arabia Campus, Helsinki.

Workshop 2: Immersive Sustainability Lab: Innovating Sustainability through Immersive Technology 

 Workshop objectives 

The workshop is designed for SMEs from various sectors, working with sustainability solutions. This call targets companies especially working in areas of circular economy, sustainable development and urban development. Participants will collaborate to identify their unique needs and explore how immersive technologies could shape their products.  

We aim to present the Immersive Sustainability Lab initiative and to co-develop its different possibilities for companies to be a useful testbed and a place to cultivate successful immersive solutions.  

Workshop Goals 

  • Explore existing XR related solutions applicable across industries, including sustainability-focused and general business challenges.  
  • Introduce the Immersive Sustainability Lab as a testbed for prototyping and scaling immersive technology-based projects.  
  • Connect with a network of SMEs and stakeholders focused on AI and XR innovation.
      

Workshop Eligibility 
Early-stage and established SMEs working with sustainable solutions looking to:  

  • Enhance sustainability-based services and products through innovative ideas with immersive tools. 
  • Explore how immersive technologies can be used to visualize data and to communicate information efficiently.  
  • No need for a deep understanding of technology. 

Application Deadline: Mon 31 March  

Workshop Date: Thu 8 April, 13-16  

Workshop location: Helsinki XR Center, Hämeentie 135A  

Register on this link or by scanning the QR code below