SayPro is enhancing South Africa’s digital future by advancing skills in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) through Erasmus+ partnerships with European tech institutions. These collaborations introduce immersive technologies into sectors like education, healthcare, architecture, and tourism. SayPro organizes technical training for students, educators, and entrepreneurs in designing AR/VR experiences. Erasmus+ enables exchange programs that expose South African participants to European labs, startups, and developers specializing in XR (extended reality). SayPro ensures that this global exposure translates into local innovation, laying the groundwork for a skilled workforce that can harness AR/VR for social, educational, and economic transformation.
SayPro embeds AR/VR training into university and vocational education through Erasmus+ curriculum development projects. Modules in 3D modeling, spatial computing, and immersive storytelling are co-designed with European partners. SayPro also supports faculty development, enabling South African educators to teach these technologies with confidence and creativity. Students benefit from Erasmus+-funded access to AR/VR labs and cloud-based development platforms. SayPro promotes inclusivity by targeting historically marginalized institutions and learners. Graduates emerge with the skills to enter the immersive technology job market or launch their own digital ventures. SayPro ensures that digital transformation is both inclusive and forward-looking.
SayPro fosters innovation ecosystems in immersive tech through Erasmus+-supported partnerships between South African developers and European AR/VR companies. These collaborations yield co-developed applications for cultural preservation, virtual classrooms, and medical training simulations. SayPro provides incubator support for local startups working in AR/VR, including access to mentorship, funding, and prototyping tools. Erasmus+ facilitates bilateral hackathons and virtual design sprints. SayPro’s initiatives ensure that immersive technology is used not just for entertainment, but also for public good and development goals. This positions South Africa as a leader in creative tech, with solutions rooted in both global innovation and local relevance.
SayPro leads public engagement efforts to demystify AR/VR technology and inspire community participation. Erasmus+ supports interactive exhibits, school demonstrations, and community workshops showcasing real-world uses of AR/VR. SayPro brings immersive learning to classrooms, museums, and public events, highlighting the potential of these tools for education and storytelling. European partners share content and toolkits adapted for South African audiences. SayPro also trains youth to become AR/VR ambassadors, encouraging them to innovate and teach others. These outreach efforts ensure that immersive technology is not just the domain of experts, but a tool for everyone to imagine and build the future.