Immersive Cultural Innovation Fund
Supporting cultural exploration through AR and VR technologies
Established in 2021 by a 2006 Carnegie Mellon University alumnus, the Immersive Cultural Innovation (ICI) Fund supports faculty and graduate students in developing courses and projects that explore storytelling through cutting-edge media, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and immersive installations.
This funding fosters innovative, technology-driven work that delves into themes of language, culture and identity, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration across Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics (LCAL), School of Art and Integrative Design, Arts and Technology (IDeATe).
The fund focuses on three key areas:
- Course Development – Supporting the creation of innovative courses that integrate immersive technologies and storytelling.
- Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) – Promoting projects that enhance language learning through the use of immersive tools and techniques.
- Immersive Media Creation – Encouraging the development of original media projects that push boundaries in storytelling and cultural exploration.