The U.K. Government’s Research and Innovation group has awarded a major grant to the Weavr Consortium to investigate esports broadcasting and viewing experiences.
The Weavr Consortium is comprised of esports organizer ESL, York University, dock10, Cybula, and Focal Point VR & Rewind. The UKRI committed £4 million ($5.13 million) toward the full £5.8 million ($7.44 million) cost of the two-year research project.
“The U.K. esports industry is growing rapidly, and ESL U.K. are right at the heart of its expansion,” said Margot James, the U.K. minister for digital and creative industries, in a statement. “I’m excited to see how the Weavr project will create innovative and immersive experiences for esports fans across the globe, helping to get them even closer to the live action.