# Create a thriving and competitive Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0 ecosystem (CSA) (Virtual Worlds Partnership) (HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-02)

- Funder: European Commission – Horizon Europe (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/european-commission-horizon-europe)
- Status: Closed
- Opens: 17 Nov 2026
- Deadline: 18 Mar 2027, 16:00 GMT
- Award: Up to €3m
- Where: International, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Who can apply: Other public body, University / research org, Business (SME / sole trader), Large company
- Funding type: Grant
- Themes: Arts / culture / heritage / science, Economic / community development / employment
- Source: EU Funding & Tenders – Horizon Europe (https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-02)
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T12:20:20.481Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/676e5f7a-4bd6-4295-9027-9a9893aa670c

Expected Outcome: The co-programmed European Partnership for Virtual Worlds will help to develop and promote a thriving industrial and end-user ecosystem in the EU, covering all the aspects of the virtual worlds value chain.

How to apply: follow the funder's official guidance at https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-02; OpenGrant does not take applications. The full criteria and how-to-apply notes are also on the OpenGrant page with a free account. Check the original source before applying.