Project cooperationUpdated on 20 January 2026

AI-driven XR/Web Simulation for Medical Training, Communication & Public Outreach (XARA & Simulaid)

Creative Technologist at afca ag

Zurich, Switzerland

About

Seeking - Use Case & Validation Partners for AI/XR Healthcare Training: We are actively seeking clinical partners, healthcare organizations, and educational institutions to co-develop and validate our ecosystem in real-world settings. We offer deep technical expertise and a collaborative, community-driven spirit to ensure seamless integration into clinical workflows.

Our Community-Driven Approach

XARA Community: A non-profit, collaborative network of healthcare and educational institutions.
Co-Creation: We don't sell a product; we co-develop scenarios with our Innovation Board to meet real clinical needs.
Validated Excellence: Collaboratively developed with HSG (Communication) and Inselspital Bern (Emergency Medicine).

Our Core Platforms & Reference Projects:

XARA – Advanced Dialogue Simulation: Developed in partnership with the University of St. Gallen (HSG), XARA leverages GPT-5 to facilitate realistic, emotionally intelligent conversation training. It is an ideal tool for mastering high-stakes communication, such as de-escalation or mental health support.
Simulaid – Advanced Medical Simulation: Created in collaboration with Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Simulaid is an Augmented Reality training tool for medical education. It allows professionals to practice complex clinical procedures in a safe, high-fidelity simulated environment.

Technical Excellence: Our team excels in Azure Cloud Services, WebXR/XR/Web, and Generative AI. We prioritize accessible, web-based 3D environments that work across all devices, ensuring that our innovations can be deployed effectively within healthcare infrastructures without technical friction.

Let’s Collaborate: If you are a clinical lead or research coordinator seeking a reliable, expert SME to bring your vision to life as a scalable digital reality, we look forward to connecting with you during the brokerage event.

afca.ch/en/xara

Topic

DESTINATION 1: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-STAYHLTH-02: Behavioural interventions as primary prevention for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among young people
DESTINATION 1: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-STAYHLTH-03: Building public trust and outreach in the life sciences
DESTINATION 2: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-ENVHLTH-01: Towards a better understanding and anticipation of the impacts of climate change on health
DESTINATION 2: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-ENVHLTH-04: Towards climate resilient, prepared and carbon neutral populations and healthcare systems
DESTINATION 2: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-ENVHLTH-05: Support for a multilateral initiative on climate change and health research
DESTINATION 3: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-02: Innovative interventions to prevent the harmful effects of using digital technologies on the mental health of children and young adults
DESTINATION 3: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-03: Advancing research on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of post-infection long-term conditions
DESTINATION 3: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-04: Development of novel vaccines for viral pathogens with epidemic potential
DESTINATION 3: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-09: Multisectoral approach to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases: implementation research maximising collaboration and coordination with sectors and in settings beyond the healthcare system (GACD)
DESTINATION 3: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-11: Understanding of sex and/or gender-specific mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases: determinants, risk factors and pathways
DESTINATION 3: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-15: Scaling up innovation in cardiovascular health
DESTINATION 4: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-CARE-01: Public procurement of innovative solutions for improving citizens' access to healthcare through integrated or personalised approaches
DESTINATION 4: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-CARE-03: Identifying and addressing low-value care in health and care systems
DESTINATION 5: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-TOOL-03: Integrating New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to advance biomedical research and regulatory testing
DESTINATION 5: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-TOOL-05: Pilot actions for follow-on funding: Leveraging EU-funded collaborative research in regenerative medicine
DESTINATION 5: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-TOOL-06: Support to European Research Area (ERA) action on accelerating New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to advance biomedical research and testing of medicinal products and medical devices
DESTINATION 5: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-TOOL-07: Establishing a European network of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for Advanced Therapies Medicinal Products (ATMPs)
DESTINATION 6: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-IND-03: Regulatory science to support translational development of patient-centred health technologies

Type

Partner seeks Consortium/Coordinator

Organisation

afca ag

Company (SME)

Bern, Switzerland

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