In May 2022, Meta and Colorintech launched a partnership to support creators at every stage. This came after Meta announced a fantastic initiative: the Meta XR Fund. You can read our recap of the last program we ran with them here.

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And now, we have something bigger and better that just launched. It’s called the 100 Days Challenge - where we’re on a mission to create 100 world ideas in 100 days, built by diverse creators and founders.

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So, here’s how it works. If you’re from an ethnic minority background in the UK and have a business in the XR space, or you have an idea (or not even an idea yet!) then this program is for you. Read on to apply. 

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This new programme has two opportunities open in parallel. 

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It invites applicants to apply either with an established Metaverse business or with a new idea for one. The 100-Day counter starts on the 28th of March 2023 and ends 100 days later with the giving of rewards to the most successful ideas.

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Click here to learn more.

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For those with an established business:

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If you’re successful you’ll be invited onto a unique cultural exchange programme with pitching opportunities and the chance to get in front of new clients and even government officials, which will be hyper-focused on showcasing British businesses. This is mainly a network-building, business development, and PR opportunity, with other unique benefits. It also includes an extra training programme, more networking opportunities, an online feature with presence from Meta, and potentially more. 

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If that’s you, we’ll be looking for the following in the application:

  • Strong proof of traction, revenue, and customers
  • A detailed and unique product in the XR space with a clear customer segment being served
  • Proof of a well-rounded team and future business plan
  • A diverse team with a great mission for the future

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The application closes for you on 23rd April 2023.

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Click here to apply.

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For those with an idea to submit:

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This is where the bulk of chosen applicants will come from. You can apply alone or with a team of up to 3. If you’re successful, you’ll be getting featured on a site with Meta and the other chosen applicants, get a detailed series of practical workshops to turn your idea into a business, and get the chance to pitch at a live event with prizes including Meta Quest headsets. And of course, lots of exposure online to your idea. If you have a great idea you might want to turn into a business or are just interested in the space and want to learn (read about our hackathon events below), then you should be looking here!

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If that’s you, we’ll be looking for the following in the application:

  • A well-thought-out idea with a clear target user
  • A clear explanation of the product and an argument for why this will be interesting, unique, and/or impactful
  • Passion from the applicant(s) to take this idea and turn it into a reality over time, and a willingness to learn and grow with their idea

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This is open to those who are new to the XR space: As long as you are 18+ and from an underrepresented background, you can come along to one of our hackathon events taking place in the lead-up to the application close date (May 14th 2023).

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Click here to apply.

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If you have any questions, feel free to contact rise@colorintech.org for more information. We’re looking forward to seeing your application!