# CIIIC Learning Communities for IX-talent and Skills

**Funder:** Regieorgaan SIA
**Deadline:** 3 November 2026 (14.00 uur)
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://regieorgaan-sia.nl/financiering/ciiic-learning-communities/
**Last verified:** 2 August 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funding scheme connecting innovation, work and learning in immersive experiences (IX) structurally. For Dutch universities of applied sciences (hogescholen). Proposals in Dutch.

## Summary

The CIIIC Learning Communities for IX-talent and Skills call funds Dutch universities of applied sciences (hogescholen) to develop immersive learning experiences that bridge innovation, work, and education. The scheme is open to institutional proposals from Dutch hogescholen that structure skills training and talent development through immersive technologies and environments. Proposals must be submitted in Dutch.

## Who should apply

- Dutch universities of applied sciences (hogescholen)
- Institutions designing immersive learning (IX) environments and experiences
- Teams connecting innovation, workplace learning, and curriculum development
- Proposals addressing talent development and skills training through immersive technologies

## Key dates

- Deadline: 3 November 2026, 14:00 CET
- Submissions in Dutch language only

## Tips for applicants

- Submissions must be in Dutch; prepare your proposal in that language from the start.
- Position your immersive learning design as structurally linking innovation, workplace practice, and formal education, not as a one-off pilot.
- Demonstrate clear alignment with skills and talent pathways your institution serves; this scheme prioritises institutional learning systems over standalone projects.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does CIIIC Learning Communities for IX-talent and Skills fund?

The call funds Dutch universities of applied sciences to develop immersive learning experiences that connect innovation, work, and education in a structured way. Projects focus on talent development and skills training through immersive technologies and environments.

### Who can apply for CIIIC Learning Communities?

Dutch universities of applied sciences (hogescholen) are eligible to apply. Proposals must be submitted in Dutch.

### When is the deadline for CIIIC Learning Communities?

The deadline is 3 November 2026 at 14:00 CET.

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