Virtualware is partnering with MIMBUS to enter the French market.
The partnership will be officially announced at the HTC VIVE booth during Learning Technologies France 2026.
Toulouse, 28th January 2026 – Virtualware, a pioneer in 3D-driven enterprise software, headquartered in Spain, is partnering with MIMBUS to introduce and distribute the VIROO platform in France. The awarded enterprise XR platform enables organizations to deploy, manage, and scale immersive training programs (virtual reality and related technologies) within a centralized and secure framework.
Combining this solution with leading XR headsets from HTC VIVE equips organizations with a complete technology stack which empowers teams to reimagine traditional classroom-based staff training practices – increasing engagement and knowledge retention amongst learners.
The partnership will be officially presented at Learning Technologies France 2026 (28– 29 January 2026, Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles, Hall 6), at the HTC VIVE booth (Q61), with the participation of both MIMBUS and Virtualware teams.
A market context focused on scaling up
Immersive training is growing rapidly, with a key challenge: moving from pilot projects to sustainable, multi-site deployments (devices, updates, security, operations). The global immersive training market is estimated at $16.4 billion in 2024 and could reach $69.6 billion by 2030*1.
In response to this growing demand, MIMBUS and Virtualware are teaming up to make VIROO available in France. Their joint presentation will take place at the HTC VIVE area during Learning Technologies France—an event that attracts that gathers over 14,000 professionals and 350 exhibitors annually.
In 2025, Virtualware signed a landmark €5 million agreement to deploy VIROO across 66 vocational training centers of excellence in Spain—the largest contract in the company’s history.
“The VIROO solution offered by Virtualware is the perfect complement to MIMBUS’s current offering, supporting the transformation of companies and training centers through XR and AI. This commercial partnership is only the first step in a broader collaboration that we are delighted to establish with Virtualware”, comments Laurent Da Dalto, CEO, MIMBUS
“This partnership represents an important step for Virtualware as we expand VIROO into the French market. By combining our enterprise XR platform with our partner’s strong expertise, we aim to accelerate the adoption of immersive technologies across education, training and industrial use cases across France,” points out David Moreno, Chief Business Development Officer at Virtualware.
“Training has been at the heart of the enterprise XR revolution and continues to transform the way we learn – from HR soft skills right through to complex firefighter training. Our collaboration with Virtualware and MIMBUS marks the momentum of immersive learning in France, of which we’re celebrating together at Learning Technologies 2026”, comments Thomas Dexmier, VP Sales and Marketing EMEA, HTC VIVE.
Laurent Da Dalto (Mimbus), David Moreno (Virtualware), Eric Pommier (Mimbus)
About MIMBUS
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Saint-Jean (Occitanie, France), MIMBUS develops immersive solutions dedicated to vocational and professional training. Born from a meeting between a new-technology enthusiast and a vocational training director, the company was created by Laurent Da Dalto with the ambition to revalue and modernize professional training. MIMBUS designs connected virtual simulators and provides the VULCAN system, enabling training organizations to monitor learners’ performance in real time and analyze progress over time—supporting the assessment of technical and safety-related skills. Innovation is central to its approach, with 50% of its budget dedicated to R&D, and the company works with pedagogical experts to build training programs tailored to operational needs. With a global footprint supported by local partners in nearly 50 countries, MIMBUS also has a U.S. presence through its subsidiary, MIMBUS Inc., based in Chicago.
www.mimbus.com.
About Virtualware
Virtualware, one of the leading experts in immersive and 3D technology solutions, has been listed on Euronext Growth Paris since June 2025 and recently achieved B Corp certification affirming its commitment to sustainable innovation and responsible growth.
Founded in 2004, Virtualware serves global organizations and institutions including GE Vernova, Petronas, Volvo, Gestamp, Alstom, ADIF, Bosch, Biogen, Kessler Foundation, Invest WindsorEssex, McMaster University, the University of El Salvador, Ohio University, the Spanish Ministry of Defense and the Basque Government.
The company’s headquarters are in Bilbao, Spain, with offices in Orlando, US, Toronto, Canada, and Skövde, Sweden.
About HTC VIVE
HTC VIVE is the premier Extended Reality (XR) platform and ecosystem that creates trueto-life XR experiences for businesses and consumers. The VIVE ecosystem is built around premium XR hardware, software, and content. The VIVE business encompasses best-in-class XR hardware; VIVEPORT platform and app store; VIVE Enterprise Solutions for business customers; VIVE X, a US$100M VR business accelerator; and VIVE ARTS for cultural initiatives. HTC’s business also includes the spatial collaboration platforms VIVERSE and VIVERSE for Business, HTC smartphones, the VIVE Mars CamTrack virtual production system, and our G REIGNS 5G connectivity solutions. www.vive.com.
