{"id":506,"date":"2026-09-28T14:26:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T12:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/?page_id=506"},"modified":"2026-10-20T14:55:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T12:55:51","slug":"laval-virtual-awards-call","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/en\/laval-virtual-awards-call\/","title":{"rendered":"6 general categories \u2013 LV Awards Call"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Your innovation deserves a Laval Virtual Award <\/h1>\n

Call for applications 2027<\/h2>\n

\n Headset, app, immersive experience, impact project\u2026?<\/strong> 7 categories, an international jury and a ceremony at the heart of Laval Virtual. Apply by January 29, 2027. <\/p>\n \n Submit my application <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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300<\/p>\n\n\n\n

applications<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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35<\/p>\n\n\n\n

nationalities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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200<\/p>\n\n\n\n

exhibitors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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4,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Applications open until January 29, 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The year’s best XR, in the spotlight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For nearly 30 years, Laval Virtual has been shining a light on XR creators from around the world.<\/strong> Every year, the Laval Virtual Awards reward the most outstanding virtual reality, augmented reality and AI projects. In each category: 3 finalists, just one Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly 300 applications, a jury of experts and a ceremony on Wednesday, April 7, 2027, during the show. Open to any project developed between January 2026 and April 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PROVEN SOLUTIONS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 categories: 7 Awards up for grabs!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Industrial & Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Recognising XR solutions that enhance business performance, operational efficiency, collaboration, or industrial processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Education & Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Honouring XR applications that transform learning, skills development, and professional training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Healthcare & Wellbeing XR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating XR innovations that improve healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, rehabilitation, mental health, or overall wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Immersive Experiences & Entertainment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Honouring outstanding immersive content and experiences that engage, inspire, and entertain audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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XR for Cause<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating XR initiatives that contribute to positive social, environmental, or humanitarian outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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XR Devices & Interaction Products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Recognising innovative XR hardware, peripherals, and interaction technologies that advance immersive experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Use of AI in XR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Honouring projects that successfully combine artificial intelligence and XR to create more intelligent, adaptive, and impactful experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LAVAL VIRTUAL AWARDS 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the jury looks for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Open to any project developed between January 2026 and April 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Consistency<\/strong> of the project with the chosen category’s theme<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Relevance<\/strong> of the technology, product or solution<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Technical quality<\/strong>: interface, graphics, interaction<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Relevance of the idea<\/strong> and its use<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Originality<\/strong> and innovation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Potential<\/strong> to inspire the future<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Laval Virtual Awards jury<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n \"Norimichi <\/div>\n
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\n Norimichi IDEHARA <\/h3>\n

\n Tama University <\/p>\n

\n Professor <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Michael <\/div>\n
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\n Michael BARNGROVER <\/h3>\n

\n XR4Europe <\/p>\n

\n Managing Director <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Gregory <\/div>\n
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\n Gr\u00e9gory MAUBON <\/h3>\n

\n RA'pro <\/p>\n

\n President <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Simon <\/div>\n
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\n Simon RICHIR <\/h3>\n

\n Arts et M\u00e9tiers <\/p>\n

\n Professor <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Gabriella <\/div>\n
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\n Gabriella CHIHAN STANLEY <\/h3>\n

\n VRISCH <\/p>\n

\n Cofounder & CCO <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Antony <\/div>\n
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\n Antony VITILLO <\/h3>\n

\n The Ghost Howls <\/p>\n

\n Owner <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Marie <\/div>\n
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\n Marie RACCUGLIA <\/h3>\n

\n Ignition key <\/p>\n

\n Customer experience & innovation expert <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Valerie <\/div>\n
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\n Val\u00e9rie RIFFAUD CANGELOSI <\/h3>\n

\n REAPSE CONSULTING <\/p>\n

\n XR Consultant <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Thierry <\/div>\n
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\n Thierry KOSCIELNIAK <\/h3>\n

\n ARTS & M\u00c9TIERS – ENSAM <\/p>\n

\n Executive Advisor for Digital Strategy & Educational Innovation <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Alexandre <\/div>\n
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\n Alexandre IBANEZ <\/h3>\n

\n INVERSIVE <\/p>\n

\n CEO <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Lorena <\/div>\n
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\n Lorena GONZ\u00c1LEZ <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Alexandre <\/div>\n
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\n Alexandre CALIL SICCHIERI SILVA <\/h3>\n

\n VRXP <\/p>\n

\n Founder & CEO <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Domna <\/div>\n
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\n Domna BANAKOU <\/h3>\n

\n New York University Abu Dhabi <\/p>\n

\n Visiting Assistant Professor of Interactive Media <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Marc <\/div>\n
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\n Marc LE RENARD <\/h3>\n

\n FOKS LAB <\/p>\n

\n CEO <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Charles <\/div>\n
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\n Charles HERNOUX <\/h3>\n

\n Neurohx <\/p>\n

\n President and Founder <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Alexandre <\/div>\n
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\n Alexandre KABIL <\/h3>\n

\n CNRS-LISN Laboratoire <\/p>\n

\n Research Engineer <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Vincent <\/div>\n
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\n Vincent GUIGUI <\/h3>\n

\n XR France <\/p>\n

\n Director XR\/AI projects <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Margaux <\/div>\n
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\n Margaux DUBESSY <\/h3>\n

\n Fondation Campus Biotech Geneva <\/p>\n

\n VR & Digital Engineering Platform Manager <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Valentin <\/div>\n
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\n Valentin LOGEAIS <\/h3>\n

\n Myxed <\/p>\n

\n Chairman & CEO <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Guillaume MONTANDON <\/h3>\n

\n EGIS <\/p>\n

\n Nuclear Digital Director <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Florian LARRUE <\/h3>\n

\n CATIE <\/p>\n

\n Head of the Human-Centered Systems Department <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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