Building Transformative Communities Through Purposeful Collaboration.
At IMMERSION, we believe that impactful innovation stems from aligning visionary leaders, resources, and expertise in a shared mission for good. Our tailored programs bring together researchers, family offices, foundations, and public and private organizations to co-create solutions that address critical global challenges.
Whether you’re a pioneering entrepreneur, a mission-driven investor, or an organization seeking to amplify its impact, IMMERSION provides the platform, expertise, and network to unlock potential and drive meaningful change. Together, we turn bold ideas into scalable, sustainable solutions that shape the future.
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Who We Serve & Why It Matters
At Immersion, true innovation flourishes when the right resources and commitments converge in a focused environment. Our precise, upfront readiness criteria—covering research, investment, organizational partnerships, and advisory—help prospective collaborators quickly determine if they have the financial and strategic capacity to benefit from Immersion’s ecosystem.
When there’s strong alignment, clients can also apply to one of our specialized consortiums, gaining access to collaborative funding, peer learning, and shared initiatives that amplify impact. Explore the criteria below to see how Immersion can help you advance your vision while joining a mission-driven community poised for transformative growth.
FOR RESEARCHERS
Access tailored support and a collaborative community designed to empower researchers and innovators to bring groundbreaking discoveries to life. We offer strategic guidance on grant applications, commercialization pathways, intellectual property management, and partnerships with public and private organizations, ensuring your research drives measurable and impactful solutions.
Ideal Profile:
Established or Promising Research Pipeline:
- Record of peer-reviewed work or strong preliminary proof-of-concept data.
- IP is under development, or at least one patent application is in progress.
Budget & Long-Term Commitment:
- Direct funding over 12–18 months to cover prototyping, user testing, and commercialization planning
- An additional legal/IP management, particularly for those seeking multiple patents or international protections.
- Managerial approval for extended R&D efforts, milestone-based deliverables, and iterative refinement cycles.
Collaboration & Community Orientation:
- Willingness to participate in structured programs (e.g., a 12-week accelerator) and collaborate with entrepreneurs, philanthropic funders, or industry partners.
Outcome-Focused Mindset:
- Prepared to track commercialization metrics (e.g., successful grant awards, tech-transfer deals) and pivot based on market or consortium feedback.
Optional Consortium Membership: Successful applicants can seek a seat in a research-focused Immersion or iiCare consortium, granting them exposure to joint funding calls, specialized networks, and a path to broader innovation alliances.
Ideal Profile:
Established or Promising Research Pipeline:
- Record of peer-reviewed work or strong preliminary proof-of-concept data.
- IP is under development, or at least one patent application is in progress.
Budget & Long-Term Commitment:
- Direct funding over 12–18 months to cover prototyping, user testing, and commercialization planning
- An additional legal/IP management, particularly for those seeking multiple patents or international protections.
- Managerial approval for extended R&D efforts, milestone-based deliverables, and iterative refinement cycles.
Collaboration & Community Orientation:
- Willingness to participate in structured programs (e.g., a 12-week accelerator) and collaborate with entrepreneurs, philanthropic funders, or industry partners.
Outcome-Focused Mindset:
- Prepared to track commercialization metrics (e.g., successful grant awards, tech-transfer deals) and pivot based on market or consortium feedback.
Optional Consortium Membership: Successful applicants can seek a seat in a research-focused Immersion or iiCare consortium, granting them exposure to joint funding calls, specialized networks, and a path to broader innovation alliances.
Access Specialized Grant and Commercialization Support
Join Our Researcher Development Communities
Apply for Collaborative Research Funding Opportunities
Partner with Our Innovation Studio for Commercialization Projects
Participate in Our Transformative 12-Week Research-to-Market Program
For Investors
The program offered to venture capital investors is designed to connect them with high-growth and impactful startups. This is achieved through a systematic approach that includes strategic matchmaking with ambitious founders, and participation in venture office hours and pitch sessions.
Ideal Profile
Early- to Mid-Stage Focus:
- Deploying capital to growth-focused startups in healthcare, tech, or social enterprises.
- Strong appetite for multi-stage investments, bridging seed rounds to Series A/B.
Budget & Long-Term Commitment:
- Maintaining an annual investment pool of $1M–$5M (or more) to fund multiple ventures and support follow-on rounds.
- Funds allocated per deal at the early stage; higher for mid-stage or capital-intensive sectors.
- Committed to measurable returns—financial IRR plus social or environmental impact metrics (e.g., job creation, community reach).
Strategic “Smart Money” Mindset:
- Provides operational expertise, mentorship, and pathways to next-round investors or corporate customers.•
Collaborative Approach:
- Participates in Immersion’s pitch sessions, venture office hours, or investor roundtables, often co-investing alongside other funds or philanthropic groups.
Optional Consortium Membership: Upon qualification, investors may join a relevant Immersion-led consortium, gaining first-look access to curated deal flow, specialized pitch events, and collaborative partnerships with philanthropic or government stakeholders.
Ideal Profile
Early- to Mid-Stage Focus:
- Deploying capital to growth-focused startups in healthcare, tech, or social enterprises.
- Strong appetite for multi-stage investments, bridging seed rounds to Series A/B.
Budget & Long-Term Commitment:
- Maintaining an annual investment pool of $1M–$5M (or more) to fund multiple ventures and support follow-on rounds.
- Funds allocated per deal at the early stage; higher for mid-stage or capital-intensive sectors.
- Committed to measurable returns—financial IRR plus social or environmental impact metrics (e.g., job creation, community reach).
Strategic “Smart Money” Mindset:
- Provides operational expertise, mentorship, and pathways to next-round investors or corporate customers.•
Collaborative Approach:
- Participates in Immersion’s pitch sessions, venture office hours, or investor roundtables, often co-investing alongside other funds or philanthropic groups.
Optional Consortium Membership: Upon qualification, investors may join a relevant Immersion-led consortium, gaining first-look access to curated deal flow, specialized pitch events, and collaborative partnerships with philanthropic or government stakeholders.
Strategic Matchmaking
Venture Office Hours and Pitch Sessions
Smart Money Investment
Exposure to Innovative Solutions
Access to our venture fellow program comprised of a collaborative of industry leading business operators and investors.
FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS
At IMMERSION, we provide tailored programs to public and private organizations, fostering collaboration with innovative ventures to address industry-specific and societal challenges. By leveraging our global network of innovators, we connect organizations with impactful startups and solutions that accelerate progress, drive efficiency, and deliver measurable outcomes.
Ideal Profile
Defined Innovation Targets:
- Specific operational challenges or market opportunities to address via pilot projects or new technology integration.
- Emphasis on measurable ROI or community benefits.
Budget & Long-Term Commitment:
- Commitment to pilot budgets for proof-of-concept implementations, with potential expansion to multi-year or multi-region rollouts.
- Internal stakeholders prepared to supply relevant staff, project managers, and cross-department resources over a 6–24 month horizon.
- Clear performance KPIs (e.g., cost reduction, revenue increase, user engagement) set at project kick-off.
Cross-Sector Engagement:
- Openness to partnerships with tech startups, nonprofits, or research institutions to drive innovation.Willing to align internal policies or compliance frameworks for efficient public-private collaborations.
Scalable Impact:
- Plans to roll out successful pilots across departments or geographic markets after proof-of-concept validation.
- Evaluates outcomes (financial savings, efficiency gains, social good) quarterly or bi-annually.
Optional Consortium Membership: Organizations showing strong alignment with Immersion’s or iiCare’s mission may qualify to join a consortium that facilitates large-scale, cross-sector initiatives—offering cost-sharing opportunities, curated RFPs, and multi-stakeholder innovation partnerships.
Ideal Profile
Defined Innovation Targets:
- Specific operational challenges or market opportunities to address via pilot projects or new technology integration.
- Emphasis on measurable ROI or community benefits.
Budget & Long-Term Commitment:
- Commitment to pilot budgets for proof-of-concept implementations, with potential expansion to multi-year or multi-region rollouts.
- Internal stakeholders prepared to supply relevant staff, project managers, and cross-department resources over a 6–24 month horizon.
- Clear performance KPIs (e.g., cost reduction, revenue increase, user engagement) set at project kick-off.
Cross-Sector Engagement:
- Openness to partnerships with tech startups, nonprofits, or research institutions to drive innovation.Willing to align internal policies or compliance frameworks for efficient public-private collaborations.
Scalable Impact:
- Plans to roll out successful pilots across departments or geographic markets after proof-of-concept validation.
- Evaluates outcomes (financial savings, efficiency gains, social good) quarterly or bi-annually.
Optional Consortium Membership: Organizations showing strong alignment with Immersion’s or iiCare’s mission may qualify to join a consortium that facilitates large-scale, cross-sector initiatives—offering cost-sharing opportunities, curated RFPs, and multi-stakeholder innovation partnerships.
Partnerships with Innovative Startups to Solve Key Challenges
Access to a Global Network of Innovators and Problem-Solvers
Development and Execution of Challenge-Driven Innovation Programs
Facilitation of Active Collaboration Across Public and Private Sectors
Community Impact Programs Aligned with Organizational Goals
Advisory + COnsulting Services
IMMERSION’s advisory and consulting programs are designed to empower researchers, family offices, foundations, public and private organizations, and investors to achieve sustainable, mission-driven outcomes. Through expert guidance and tailored solutions, we help align resources, strategies, and partnerships to drive impactful innovation and measurable results.
Ideal Profile
Mission-Aligned Leadership:
- Senior teams eager to adopt bold, data-driven strategies and to champion organizational transformation.
Budget & Long-Term Commitment:
- Typical engagements include a budget for a 6–12 month advisory scope, with potential expansions for deeper restructuring or tech integration.
- Dedicated cross-functional teams (finance, operations, marketing, etc.) ready to implement Immersion’s recommendations.
Complex Operational Needs:
- Significant strategic or technological challenges requiring multi-phase change management, advanced diagnostics, or stakeholder alignment.
Outcome-Focused Mindset:
- Co-develops clear KPIs (e.g., cost savings, new revenue channels, or employee satisfaction) and adjusts engagement based on interim data.
- Seeks sustainable, long-term improvements rather than ad-hoc fixes.
Optional Consortium Membership: Clients wishing to continue co-learning and co-developing solutions post-engagement can apply for membership in an Immersion-managed consortium, ensuring ongoing collaboration, resource-sharing, and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.
Ideal Profile
Mission-Aligned Leadership:
- Senior teams eager to adopt bold, data-driven strategies and to champion organizational transformation.
Budget & Long-Term Commitment:
- Typical engagements include a budget for a 6–12 month advisory scope, with potential expansions for deeper restructuring or tech integration.
- Dedicated cross-functional teams (finance, operations, marketing, etc.) ready to implement Immersion’s recommendations.
Complex Operational Needs:
- Significant strategic or technological challenges requiring multi-phase change management, advanced diagnostics, or stakeholder alignment.
Outcome-Focused Mindset:
- Co-develops clear KPIs (e.g., cost savings, new revenue channels, or employee satisfaction) and adjusts engagement based on interim data.
- Seeks sustainable, long-term improvements rather than ad-hoc fixes.
Optional Consortium Membership: Clients wishing to continue co-learning and co-developing solutions post-engagement can apply for membership in an Immersion-managed consortium, ensuring ongoing collaboration, resource-sharing, and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.
Expert Mentorship for Strategic Planning and Execution
Comprehensive Financial and Grant Planning Assistance
Go-to-Market Strategy Development and Execution
Facilitation of Cross-Sector Partnerships and Collaborations
Investor and Donor Relations Management for Sustainable Growth