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what moves us forward.

Fund a precision motion technology program with autism as its mission. Philanthropy supports university-administered research; investment advances product development; sponsorship supports Destination: Discovery media and vessel partnerships.

Concept rendering of the intended SeaKing Solace motion platform
Platform concept

Three funding paths

One program. Three powerful roles.

Choose philanthropy, investment, or sponsorship to help advance the work in the way that fits you. Each path has its own purpose and terms.

Philanthropy

Who it is for
Individuals, families, and foundations supporting medical research.
What the money does
Research support administered through Thomas Jefferson University, including defined SeaKing Solace study responsibilities through a subaward.
What you receive
The opportunity to support defined research objectives under confirmed university gift terms.
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Investment

Who it is for
Investors, development-capital partners, and strategic industry partners.
What the money does
Development capital and expertise to advance software, engineering, and the intended product milestones.
What you receive
A potential investment or partnership relationship, with terms determined through diligence and definitive agreements.
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Sponsorship

Who it is for
Brands and organizations seeking a commercial media and vessel sponsorship relationship.
What the money does
Support for Destination: Discovery media, vessel visibility, and the documented journey.
What you receive
Defined commercial media and visibility benefits under the sponsorship arrangements.
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Research collaboration

Thomas Jefferson University

Signed Statement of Work

Principal Investigator

Dr. David J. Whellan

Proposed Phase 1 SAIL study

The immediate funding priority

Phase 1 planning budget: $4,740,636

University Clinical Research$1,155,536

Principal Investigator oversight, study coordination, data management, biostatistics, participant support, and institutional research processes.

Natural Motion Research Platform$1,540,000

Acquisition, delivery, and deployment of the vessel-based platform for the proposed natural-motion characterization study.

Measurement & Data Systems$192,500

Motion sensing, physiological monitoring, synchronized timestamps, and secure research data integration.

Research Platform Readiness & Safety$385,000

Research fit-out, participant-facing readiness, communications, operational qualification, insurance, and safety equipment.

Clinical & Research Operations$1,201,500

Clinical and vessel personnel, study-site logistics, maintenance, and operating continuity for Phase 1.

Administration & Capital Development$266,100

Financial administration, organizational readiness, and capital development needed to support the program.

Total Phase 1 planning budget$4,740,636