From ComputerWorld: HTC on Tuesday announced it will lead a $100 million virtual reality accelerator fund to cultivate the VR ecosystem by supporting startups.
The move could be another boost to the development of enterprise applications and uses for VR, analysts said. VR is already being used in areas such as the training of surgeons, astronauts and combat troops who can use VR to simulate conditions and challenges they will face in the future.
Last week, HTC announced a partnership with Dassault Systemes, which the company said was specifically designed to drive VR into the enterprise space.
In the most recent announcement, HTC said it will lead the investment fund, called Vive X, but didn't name its partners. Startups will get access to VR expertise, advanced VR technology, mentorships, financial investments and go-to-market support, HTC said. A website has been created to sign up for the program.
HTC also makes the Vive VR headset, priced at $799 for the full system. That compares to $599 for the Oculus Rift system.
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