South Africa - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Virtual Reality experience for people suffering stress and anxiety

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

I would like to introduce a 30 minute virtual reality experience to people suffering from stress, anxiety and depression. With the correct software and hardware this hub can be independent or at a psychiatric clinic, phycology practice or social working firm. I would also like to expand into the future by introducing it to schools and office places for individuals to step outside of daily routine into a totally different dimension.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

We all can agree that most people are under immense stress and pressure nowadays. Imagine having access to a virtual reality hub where you can go and step into a world where you can forget about the current situation you are facing. Example. Walking in a beautiful forest listening to nature or sitting on a lovely island watching the sun set. This will leave you relaxed and less stressful.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

It's a step in a reality you didn't know existed. You forget about your problems because the Virtual Reality experience is such a beautiful place with out of this world projections

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

My target market is anyone experiencing stress and anxiety.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-01-01

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

0

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

0

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

N/A

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/merissa-meyers-629695151

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

f) Healthcare (healthcare equipment and services)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

People are misdiagnosed with mental health issues leaving them unemployed. My idea may give individuals a different perspective on life.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

Stress and anxiety is becoming more common than ever since social media took over. As long as people are comparing themselves to others depression will exist. Virtual reality for mental may be the answer to find one self again. A step into a different reality.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

It is important to be mentally stable and aware of your surroundings in order for you to productive and considerate. Therefore you can take a break, visit my virtual reality hub and feel refreshed and excited to take on a new task

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

The majority of mental health patients are women. There is no doubt that my client will exist out of 80% females.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

A healthy mind promotes productivity which leads to economic growth

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Virtual reality for mental health does not exist in any industry this far and it's launch may just be the innovation employees missed.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

Mental health issues exists for both men and women. And because Virtual Reality is a male dominated field to they may feel 100 percent inclusive

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

Virtual reality and technology elevates business and a community in general. This introduction would elevate my city one thousand percent

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

Virtual reality on its own is a big game changer. Imagine it being brought into an office space. Less stressed out staff promotes a stronger team

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.08 Justification

The hardware and software for my idea exists. But is not being used for mental health purposes.

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

I haven't come across potential competition yet.

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Yes. I host women empowerment events, beauty pageants, and talent shows