XR4REHAB Collaboration & Innovation Network

The XR4REHAB Collaboration & Innovation Network provides a forum to facilitate research collaborations and improve healthcare, in particular, rehabilitation by using XR technology in clinical and other settings. XR4REHAB aims to facilitate contact and the exchange of knowledge between members and between members and other organisations that are active in the healthcare sector. While the XR4REHAB Collaboration & Innovation Network is a European initiative, non-European partners are welcome to join.

Active Individual Partner

This membership type is for individual persons. Active Individual Partners are entitled to all membership benefits and the privilege to vote at the General Assembly, which is held during the XR4REHAB Annual Conference.

Active Corporate Partner

This membership type is for legal entities. Active Corporate Partners are entitled to all membership benefits and the privilege to vote at the General Assembly, which is held during the XR4REHAB Annual Conference. Legal entities appoint one individual who represents the legal entity Member within the General Assembly.

Active Partners, Individuals and Corporate, should be persons and legal entities that have an affinity (in the broadest sense) with XR technology in the healthcare and rehabilitation sectors.
Active participation in XR4REHAB activities is a requirement. Participation can be demonstrated for example by joining one of the working groups, by the provision of research expertise, by granting access to patients or IT students.
Requests to join the network as a partner can be submitted by completing the online application form. The XR4REHAB Executive Committee shall decide on any application for admission. Partnership will commence with immediate effect after admission. New partners will pay a membership fee for the remaining months. The financial year coincides with the calendar year.
Cancellation of membership should be done in writing. This can be done at any time and there will be no refund of fees for the remaining months within the calendar year.

Partnerships

Chair Joseph McVeigh
This working group will focus on how to connect people and strategic alliances.

Initiatives:
-Inventory of running clinical trials
-Establish research collaborations in order to learn from eachother
-XR4REHAB Podcast Series
Every two months a new podcast will be available introducing you to some of the thought leaders, researchers and innovators in XR4REHAB.

People

Chair Denis Martin
This working group will focus on  talent development, human resource and trainings on for instance how to use XR in the clinical setting.

Initiatives:
-Staff exchanges, webinars, training materials, design of learning materials
-Marie Curie Doctoral Training Network Application
-The XR4REHAB Catch a Rising Star programme
XR4REHAB exists to bring together the different stakeholders in the field of rehabilitation and new technologies to work together to improve the lives of those who would benefit from such technology.
The Catch a Rising Star programme is designed to help an individual or a small company based in the rehabilitation technology industry to take their business to the next level. The programme will bring the power of the network to work with that person or company to identify their aspirations and needs and offer them a bespoke support system to help them reach the next stage of their plan.
This support will be non-financial. It will take the form of mentoring, advice and networking. The person or company will be selected by the XR4REHAB committee in a competition and the winner will be supported for 10 months in each year.

Funding

Chair Kristina Müller
This working group will explore research funding  and other business opportunities.

At least once a year partners are invited to join a XR4REHAB General Assembly Meeting.
All powers within the association that are not vested in the Executive Committee by law, the statutes or any regulations are vested in the General Assembly. Each partner has voting right. Decisions are taken by an absolute majority of votes.

The last GA took place at 27 September 2023 from 15.30-16.30 CET
The next GA will be scheduled at October 2nd, 16.00 CET.