Vive X, HTC’s $100 million VR/AR accelerator program, has held three separate demo days globally, where more than 33 start-ups from eight countries showcased new innovations in hardware, entertainment, enterprise solutions and tools and services. The events marked the debut for companies chosen to be part of Vive X’s most recent batch of funded partners.
Vive X announced that the programme is adding Tel Aviv, to the existing locations of Taipei, Beijing, Shenzen and San Francisco. The additional location will solidify the accelerator’s global presence, with a focus on AR and AI. Vive X is also now accepting applications from other start-ups.
Vive X ran its demo day events over three weeks in Taipei, San Francisco and Shanghai. Vive X focuses on early stage start-ups, and HTC Vive is also a key partner in the VR Venture Capital Alliance (VRVCA), which specialises in supporting mid-to-late stage companies. Formed in 2016, VRVCA comprises 48 VR investors in the world representing $18.0 billion total deployable capital. For start-ups that have moved beyond accelerator phase, VRVCA is now open and accepting applications.
There were 11 companies from San Francisco, eight companies from Beijing, seven companies from Shenzhen, and seven companies from Taipei, that participated in the Vive X demo days.
