Empowering Europe's Digital Future
Leading the Way in Virtual Worlds Training
Join us as we revolutionize digital education across Europe, spearheading the training of over 2,500 professionals in cutting-edge XR technologies.
Innovative Training
Strategic Evaluation
Consortium Collaboration
Future Impact
UPRAISE Project Overview
The UPRAISE project is a groundbreaking initiative funded by the EU, aiming to enhance digital competencies through immersive technologies. Our objectives include training professionals in Virtual Worlds, fostering innovation, and strengthening Europe’s digital education landscape.
With a focus on XR, AI, and IoT, UPRAISE is set to transform learning experiences, providing tools and frameworks that align with European standards. This project is a collaborative effort involving 26 partners across 11 countries, ensuring a comprehensive approach to digital transformation.
By leveraging advanced analytics and multilingual evaluation frameworks, UPRAISE ensures quality and accountability, positioning Europe at the forefront of digital education advancements.
Project Activities Timeline
Explore the journey of the UPRAISE project, highlighting key training cycles and significant milestones achieved over the years.
2025
Project Inception
The UPRAISE project was officially launched, marking the beginning of a transformative journey in Virtual Worlds technologies.
2026
First Training Cycle
Successfully completed the first training cycle, equipping over 800 professionals with cutting-edge XR skills.
2027
Mid-Project Evaluation
Conducted a comprehensive evaluation to assess progress and refine strategies for the upcoming training phases.
2028
Second Training Cycle
Initiated the second training cycle, expanding our reach to an additional 1,000 professionals across Europe.
2029
Final Training Cycle
Launched the final training cycle, aiming to surpass our target of training 2,500 professionals in advanced digital technologies.
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Experience of the URJC Ciberimaginario Group in XR technologies
Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC) is at the forefront of XR technologies and the evaluation of digital education. Our team, led by the Cyberimaginary Research Group, has extensive experience in immersive communication, leveraging XR to enrich learning experiences. With state-of-the-art facilities such as the XRCOMLAB [Red Extended Reality Laboratory (XR Unit)], we lead innovative research and practical applications in virtual worlds. Our expertise encompasses the evaluation of educational outcomes, ensuring quality and effectiveness through advanced data analysis and multilingual frameworks. URJC’s leadership in the UPRAISE project underscores our commitment to excellence and innovation in digital education.
Spanish Associated Partners
Deliverables Timeline
Initial Planning Phase
Define Project Scope
Identify Key Stakeholders
Establish Evaluation Metrics
Development Phase
Create Training Modules
Develop Digital Tools
Pilot Testing
Implementation Phase
Launch Training Cycles
Collect Feedback
Adjust Based on Insights
Finalization Phase
Comprehensive Evaluation
Final Report Submission
Dissemination of Results
Project Impact Overview
Impact of communication in Spain
| ID | Title of the communication action | Date of publication / event | URL | Source / platform | Channel(s) of dissemination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rol clave de la URJC en el mayor proyecto europeo de formación en mundos virtuales | 17/11/2025 | Link | URJC website | Website |
| 2 | UPRAISE - URJC Landing Page | 17/11/2025 | Link | Project website | Website |
| 3 | Ciberimaginario leads the evaluation of the European project UPRAISE | 04/11/2025 | Link | URJC website, Ciberimaginario website | Website |
| 4 | El grupo @ciberimaginario coordinará la evaluación de UPRAISE | 18/11/2025 | Link | Social networks | X (Twitter) |
| 5 | El grupo de investigación @ciberimaginario coordinará la evaluación de UPRAISE | 06/11/2025 | Link | Social networks | |
| 6 | Rol clave de la URJC en el mayor proyecto europeo de formación en mundos virtuales | 11/11/2025 | Link | Social networks | |
| 7 | Building Europe's Virtual Worlds Future: | 04/11/2025 | Link | Social networks | |
| 8 | Tecnología, Formación, I+D Universitario Educación virtual La URJC lidera un proyecto europeo para formar a 2.500 profesionales en tecnologías avanzadas La URJC lidera un proyecto europeo para formar a 2.500 profesionales en tecnologías avanzadas | 06/11/2025 | Link | External media | Website |
| 9 | URJC plays a key role in Europe’s largest training project on virtual worlds | 05/12/2025 | Link | Social networks | |
| 10 | Inspiring STEAM Vocations through Immersive Technologies: UPRAISE at Madrid es Ciencia 2026 | 21/03/2026 | Link | URJC website, Social networks | Website, LinkedIn, Instagram |
| 11 | Lecture "Formati di comunicazione avanzati per la trasformazione digitale nella Pubblica Amministrazione" | 19/03/2026 | Link | External media | Website |
| 12 | Asistimos al encuentro MoodleMoot’26 en valladolid | 23/03/2026 | Link | Ciberimaginario website | Website |
| 13 | Scenes You Never Saw: Geolocated FanFic and Expanded Narrative in URJC’s Screenwriting Master’s Programme | 15/04/2026 | Link | Ciberimaginario website | Website |
The UPRAISE project is an initiative co-funded by the European Union through the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) under grant agreement 101225920.
Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or HaDEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
This work has received funding from the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI)