Launch your XR initiatives with our 16-week guided prototyping program.

Bring your XR projects to life with highly structured, results-focused prototyping led by senior XR product managers. The 16-week XR Pathways program leverages ELIXR’s deep XR experience to help you test a core XR hypothesis in a low-risk, high-impact way.

A 16-week program designed by XR experts to test your XR hypothesis.
The XR Pathways program covers discovery, development, user testing, and deployment.

Intentional, hands-on testing with your end users greatly de-risks prototype creation.
ELIXR organizes and runs in-depth, data-focused test with your target users.

ELIXR provides talented staffing, project management, development, and training.
Keep the logistics of your project simple, and focus on exploring your XR prototype.
We work with you to define the core hypothesis your XR prototype is setting out to prove. This includes defining goals, success metrics, and determining the right hardware and software choices for your project.
We speak with your end users to understand their needs and test our initial assumptions. This is where we lock in the core features and direction of the prototype.
ELIXR’s in-house teams build your prototype using rapid, focused development processes. The experience takes shape as features are implemented and refined.
We test the prototype with real users and improve it based on their feedback. This confirms what works and what should change before moving forward.
You receive training, documentation, and a full prototype handoff. You leave with a working XR experience and the tools to grow it over time.
Cohort sizes limited. Applications reviewed quarterly.
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"We had 2 main outcomes from the Protégé Program:
Firstly, we were surprised how quickly the Protégés were able to get to the place of making meaningful contributions to our projects. Often just 2 or 3 weeks of introduction and training was necessary, and then they were making meaningful contributions after that.
Secondly, several Protégés were strong enough for us to go ahead and keep them as permanent members of our team. The Protégé Program was a great way to get to know the person before deciding to hire them permanently."

“The talent pool provided by ELIXR always stands out compared to when we have looked for candidates ourselves in the past. I think it comes from the ecosystem and pipeline that exists with common post-secondaries that we receive students from.
Always impressed by the applicant pool, as well as working with the Protégé’s that we are matched with.”
Have more questions about the Pathways program? Here are answers to many of them.
The XR Pathway is designed for organizations that are curious about immersive technology but may not yet know how it fits into their work. Participants often include organizations in sectors such as:
Post-secondary institutions are also key partners, particularly when collaborating on research, curriculum, or training initiatives.
XR is most effective when people need to practice, experience, or interact with something that is difficult to replicate in real life. This often includes:
At ELIXR, we often reference the DICE framework, developed through research at Stanford’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab. It highlights situations where immersive technology is particularly effective:
When a challenge fits into one or more of these categories, XR can often provide meaningful value.
Not necessarily. Some organizations enter the Pathway with a clear idea for an XR application, while others begin with a challenge or training need they want to explore. The early stages of the Pathway help clarify opportunities and determine whether XR is an appropriate solution.
ELIXR supports organizations through discovery, design, and project development, and works with a network of XR studios, developers, and technical partners when projects move into development. Our role is to help define the problem, shape the solution, and guide projects toward successful implementation.
During discovery, we focus on understanding the problem you are trying to solve and determing whether immersive technology is the right tool for the job. This stage often includes:
The goal is to ensure that any future development is grounded in real needs and clear outcomes.
The timeline depends on the complexity of the project.
Early stages such as discovery and validation may take a few weeks, while design, development, and implementation of a full XR experience may take several months. Some organizations participate only in early exploration, while others continue through the full pathway to build and deploy a solution.
Outcomes vary depending on how far an organization moves through the pathway, but may include:
No. Most early stages of the pathway focus on problem definition and solution design, not hardware. If a project moves toward development or implementation, we can help advise on equipment options, deployment considerations, and operational planning.
Organizations typically begin with a discovery conversation with the ELIXR team. This initial conversation helps determine whether the XR Pathway is a good fit and what the next steps might look like.

