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Teams of interdisciplinary artists and developers will co-create immersive, location-based XR projects exploring cultural heritage, memory, and collective meaning using advanced technologies like VR, AR, and AI.
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Get matched →IMMENSIVA residency is the world's first residency program for artists working with advanced technologies like VR, AR, AI, and sensors. In its seventh edition (2026), the program focuses on transforming tangible and intangible heritage into shared, multiuser experiences through location-based XR multi-user technology (LBXR) combined with artificial intelligence and collaborative storytelling.
The residency spans three phases: an Online Residency (April–October) focused on distributed production, mentoring, and masterclasses; an Onsite Residency and Integration (October–November) at Espronceda Institute of Art & Culture for final prototype testing; and a Public and Professional Program (November 4–13) featuring the IMMENSIVA Expo and IMMENSIVA Day for networking and showcases.
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The residency aims to design multi-user, location-based XR prototypes that reinterpret cultural heritage using AI-driven storytelling and immersive environments. Projects are developed as modular, adaptable LBXR ecosystems with customizable prototypes that explore narratives connected to heritage, territory, and collective memory. The program establishes scalable projects adaptable for educational and exhibition use by museums and community centers, and strengthens the creative ecosystem through professional networking.
IMMENSIVA 2026 reinforces commitment to inclusion and accessibility through XR experiences that encourage active public participation in heritage interpretation. Projects are designed for diverse audiences with multiuser experiences and cultural mediation tools including guides, workshops, and accessible materials. The program promotes knowledge transfer and sector professionalization through open resources, masterclasses, and methodologies allowing institutions and creators to adapt and deploy projects using tools like Unity.
Applications must be submitted by interdisciplinary teams of at least 2 members. At least one team member must be an experienced Unity developer and another must serve as Creative Director. IMMENSIVA welcomes international and interdisciplinary teams; the two core members must be based in the same location, though additional team members can be from different countries. At least one representative per team must attend the onsite phase in Barcelona, ideally two.