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Unity Awards $600k in 2025 Humanity Grants to Developers Tackling Global Challenges


Unity Awards

Unity has announced the 10 recipients of its 2025 Unity for Humanity Grant, awarding a total of $600,000 to developers from around the world working on projects that address pressing global issues.


The grants support creators developing experiences aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on vision, impact, inclusivity, and long-term viability.


This year’s cohort spans 9 countries and includes projects ranging from mental health platformers to coral reef builders and sign language education apps.


Jubilee Studios Wins Judges' Choice and Popular Vote


Among this year’s winners, Jubilee Studios received standout recognition for Small Talk ASL, an app designed to teach American Sign Language in engaging and accessible ways. The project not only won the popular vote but also took home the Judges’ Choice Award, marking it as a standout in both impact and execution.


Other notable winners include:


  • Split Studio (Tekoha: A Tale Among the Stars), an Indigenous-themed narrative game

  • Boland Parwaz (Dil ba Dil), a project rooted in Afghan storytelling

  • World Ocean Observatory (World Ocean Explorer), a virtual deep-sea exploration experience


New Student Award Category Highlights Academic Talent


The 2025 program introduced a Student Award category for the first time, shining a spotlight on rising talent in immersive tech:


  • Rephobia, a Belfast-based startup, was recognized for its VR exposure therapy platform

  • EmPRISE Lab at Cornell University received honors for RCareWorld, a healthcare education simulator


Honorable Mentions Celebrate Innovation in Health and Environment


Three projects received honorable mentions from the selection committee:


  • Megapop’s Life Below, a coral reef-building game with an ecological message

  • Birmingham City University’s ReelConnect, a multiplayer game aiding stroke rehabilitation

  • Mr. iO Studios’ Sami, a narrative platformer focusing on mental health.


Full List of 2025 Unity for Humanity Grant Winners


  • Split Studio – Tekoha: A Tale Among the Stars

  • Boland Parwaz – Dil ba Dil

  • World Ocean Observatory – World Ocean Explorer: A Virtual Immersion

  • Dopay Films – Sands of Time VR

  • Jubilee Studios – Small Talk ASL

  • Benvision – Melody Meets Mobility

  • Cure Bionics – Prosthetics Beyond Borders

  • XR Ireland – ImmErgenSim

  • Rephobia Limited – Phobia

  • EmPRISE Lab, Cornell University – RCareWorld


From improving access to education and healthcare to raising environmental awareness, the 2025 grant winners exemplify how game engines and XR tools are shaping a better, more inclusive future.

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