European projects

The Research Federation takes part in projects funded by the European Union, in particular by the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER), a key instrument of the European Union’s cohesion policy. These projects aim to strengthen regional competitiveness, promote innovation and support collaboration between academic, industrial and institutional stakeholders.
At the same time, the Research Federation is a partner in NeurotechEU, a European alliance of nine universities specialising in neurotechnologies.

DIRVICOM

Launched in 2025, the DIRVICOM project is developing innovative technologies for real-time, multi-site and multi-user collaboration in virtual reality, in partnership with the University of Compiègne and specialist companies (MiddleVR, Ontbot, New Atlantis, VRAILearning). The system combines immersive video projectors, a 3D synchronisation software layer and a high-performance graphics cluster incorporating AI.

Ultimately, it will enable research into remote collaboration in shared virtual environments, with applications in training, simulation and collaborative work.

GET-IN-PAST

The Get-In-Past project is an innovative interdisciplinary initiative that combines the history of dance, artificial intelligence and virtual reality. It is hosted by the Research Federation for Visual Sciences and Cultures.

This ambitious project aims to reconstruct 18th-century Baroque dances, drawing on a manuscript written by Auguste Ferrère, a ballet master, following a performance in Valenciennes in 1782.

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3D DIGITIZATION HUB

Since February 2026, the Research Federation’s 3D Digitization Hub has been combining research and innovation to preserve, study and share tangible and intangible heritage. Using scientific methodologies and 3D digital tools, it develops immersive experiences to support research, conservation, public engagement and the dissemination of culture. This centre was established through a public-private partnership between the Research Federation and Holusion. It is led by Pierre-Henry Bas, a historian at the Research Federation, and Thibault Guillaumont, co-founder of Holusion.

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NEUROTECH-EU

The RF VSC is a partner in the European NeurotechEU alliance, which brings together nine partner universities with the aim of developing a unique approach to education and research (45 partner organisations). This interdisciplinary consortium tackles pressing challenges in the fields of neuroscience and health, drawing on the latest technological and algorithmic developments (AI, robotics, brain imaging techniques), whilst also considering computing architectures (biomimicry, neuromorphic computing) and regulatory frameworks for new neurotechnological devices.

Find out more about the NeurotechEU alliance