HTC Vive has now announced the "VR for Impact" project, for which 10 million US dollars will be made available. The aim of this initiative is to develop VR content and technologies that make a positive contribution to achieving the goals defined by the United Nations. "Sustainable development goals" by the year 2030. In case you don't know what that is, the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals are a kind of global call to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people can enjoy peace and prosperity.
VR for Impact" states: "VR can empower the world to respond to global issues affecting humanity. Through VR for Impact, HTC Vive is giving $10 million to industry partners and developers to create experiences that raise awareness, promote education and encourage action." On the official side of "VR for Impact", ideas can now be submitted. The first winning project will be announced on "Earth Day" (22 April 2017) was announced.
The potential of virtual reality is limitless and helps us to learn, understand and change the world. VR for Impact is a challenge to the VR community and developers around the world to raise awareness and solve humanity's biggest challenges. HTC Vive will support the best ideas that utilise virtual reality and truly create awareness and positive change in the world. We call on all users of the VR ecosystem to participate, because only together can you have real impact.
Cher Wang, Chairman and CEO of HTC
HTC is a pioneer in recognising the work that the UN has already done in the areas of social change through virtual reality. The Vive's room-scale VR capability is a powerful tool for immersive storytelling, education and training. Supporting it will empower more people to effect global change, give voice to the most vulnerable and give marginalised groups access to new opportunities.
Gabo Arora, founder of the UN VR initiative and Creative Advisor to the World Food Programme
There are millions of untold stories in every crisis, especially in the frontline areas where most of our work takes place. HTC's support to tell important stories and help shape innovation for the UN's sustainable development agenda will build on our existing work and take it in exciting new directions.
Corinne Woods, Director of Communications for the United Nations World Food Programme
Source: Press release
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