Matchmaking event for ADRIE consortiums
On Wednesday, 28 January 2026, from 13:00 to 17:30, the Creative Industries Fund NL, in collaboration with CIIIC, is organising a matchmaking event as part of the Artistic & Design Research for Immersive Experiences (ADRIE) Grant Scheme, for which application round 2A will open in spring 2026. This grant scheme is aimed at newly forming consortiums of makers, producers, institutions, and researchers. Please register for this event no later than 6 January 2026.
The matchmaking event is intended to bring together parties that fall within the target group of the ADRIE grant scheme, allowing them to get to know each other and initiate the formation or expansion of collaborative partnerships. Together, the parties within a consortium can contribute to the development and innovation of the Dutch immersive experiences (IX) sector. The consortiums must place artistic and design-led research at the heart of the development and application of immersive experiences.
The event, which will take place in Utrecht, will consist of a plenary session and a matchmaking session. During the plenary session, grant specialists from the Creative Industries Fund NL will provide an explanation of the ADRIE grant scheme. Programme Director Heleen Rouw will also discuss the broader opportunities within the Creative Industries Immersive Impact Coalition (CIIIC). The matchmaking session will feature several discussion tables prepared on the basis of pre-submitted themes.
about the grant scheme
The grant page for the Artistic & Design Research for Immersive Experiences Grant Scheme will soon be updated for round 2A. At this moment, the page contains documents and information from the closed application round 1A (2025). You cannot yet start preparing for round 2A based on this material, but you can view the page to get an impression of the grant scheme. Keep an eye on our social media channels and newsletter for the latest updates. We will also announce there when the subsidy page has been updated with the correct information and new documents for round 2A.
community platform
CIIIC has set up a community platform to facilitate interaction and matchmaking for the various schemes organised in collaboration with TNO, Regieorgaan SIA, RVO and the Creative Industries Fund NL. Use of this platform is not mandatory. A special environment has also been set up for Artistic & Design Research for Immersive Experiences. Registration for the platform and the ADRIE sub-environment is possible via this link.
practical information
Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Time: 13:00 – 17:30
Language: English
Location: Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Address: Neude 11, 3512 AE Utrecht
You have until Tuesday, 6 January 2026 to register for this matchmaking event. Places are limited, so do not wait too long to sign up using the form below.
Please note: Due to the limited number of places, please register with one representative per studio, organisation, knowledge institution or company.
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