inclusive Health Innovation Together

Name

inclusive Health Innovation Together

Legal name

inclusive Health Innovation Together

Website

https://ihitco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

iHIT Co. is a nurse-led, New Jersey-based nonprofit founded in 2021 that runs community-centered health equity, vaccine education, and oncology research programs through fellowships, academic partnerships, and collaborations with organizations such as Rutgers, Merck, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Equity Programs

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) and Emergency Livelihood Support (BPAGAAAJ)

Keywords

• Health equity programs
• Vaccine education coalition
• Nurse-led healthcare
• Community health research
• Academic health partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Somerset

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

iHIT is a nurse-led healthcare innovation organization that delivers educational programs, fellowships, and community-based initiatives focused on health equity. Its flagship offering is the Vaccine Equity Education Coalition (VEEC), which includes a Fellowship Program, Youth Ambassador Program, and Summer Externship. It also operates academic programs such as Capstone in Healthcare Innovation and a Social Innovation Incubator, partnering with universities, pharmaceutical companies, and community organizations to bridge research, training, and underserved communities.

Product overview

inclusive Health Innovation Together operates as a nurse-led healthcare innovation organization focused on digital health equity. The organization functions as an information and education platform rather than a traditional software product, offering educational programs and community initiatives. The core portfolio centers on the Vaccine Equity Education Coalition (VEEC) ecosystem, which includes a Fellowship Program (@VEEC), a Youth Ambassador Program, and a Summer Externship (@VEEC). Supporting these are academic programs including Capstone in Healthcare Innovation, Information Technology & Informatics Programs, and a Social Innovation Incubator. Additional initiatives include the Vaccine Heroes Education Program (in development) and Community Research services. The organization specializes in vaccine research, oncology, health equity, and cutting-edge research, with a focus on nurse-led healthcare and empowering nurses to drive healthcare research and innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VEEC (Vaccine Equity Education Coalition): A coalition focused on building vaccine confidence within Black and Brown communities through targeted education efforts.
• Vaccine Heroes Education Program

Products and services

• Vaccine Equity Education Coalition (VEEC) Coalition working to build vaccine confidence within Black and Brown communities through targeted education efforts and community partnerships.
• Fellowship @ VEEC Fellowship program at the Vaccine Equity Education Coalition focusing on educating the next generation about vaccines and their societal importance.
• Youth Ambassador Program Program preparing young leaders to advocate for vaccine education and promote community health awareness.
• Summer Externship @ VEEC Program conducting zip code area assessments and empowering communities through art-ivism infographics.
• Capstone in Healthcare Innovation An academic program providing students hands-on experience in healthcare innovation through practical consulting projects, prototyping, pitching, and collaborative problem-solving in partnership with healthcare companies.
• Information Technology & Informatics Programs Academic programs exploring healthcare technology and its role in promoting health equity, engaging students in social innovation and digital solutions.
• Social Innovation Incubator Program engaging students in developing digital solutions for healthcare issues, fostering innovative approaches to address global health challenges.
• Vaccine Heroes Education Program Initiative in development stages that aims to educate young students about vaccines through engaging comic books.
• Community Research Ongoing community-focused research dedicated to improving healthcare practices and outcomes through rigorous studies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Identified significant disparities in vaccine education among racial groups, guiding targeted interventions in Black and Brown communities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Boys & Girls Clubs of NewarkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024iHIT partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark to deliver the VEEC (Vaccine Equity Education Coalition) Back-to-School Summer 2024 program. The partnership brings educational and advocacy activities to Newark youth, focusing on vaccine equity, healthcare, biotechnology, and research. VEEC Fellows participated in a comprehensive curriculum from July 5 to August 9, 2024, at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark location.
• HOPE CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Rutgers University School of Health Professions is launching a free primary care clinic in Plainfield, NJ. The partnership provides culturally competent and compassionate care, with Physician Assistant Program faculty and students managing acute and chronic diseases for uninsured community members.
• Rutgers University - Division of Inclusion and Community Engagement and IDEA GrantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IDEA innovation grant program at Rutgers empowers students, faculty, and staff to actively contribute to building an inclusive community. Grants support innovative grassroots initiatives that foster understanding, promote relationship-building across differences, and introduce new methods to advance equity and diversity.
• Rutgers School of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartneriHIT collaborates with the Rutgers School of Public Health (established 1983), which operates from Newark and New Brunswick. The school is a leader in bioethics, cancer health disparities, climate change, HIV, COVID-19, TB, infectious diseases, and population health — areas aligned with iHIT's health equity mission.
• Rutgers School of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Rutgers School of Nursing is a national and global leader in nursing education, research, and scholarship. Known for its culture of respect, inclusivity, and commitment to equity and social justice, the school supports iHIT's nurse-led approach to healthcare innovation.
• MerckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartneriHIT has a strategic partnership with Merck focused on corporate innovation in health information technology, specifically addressing vaccine hesitancy. This collaboration aligns with Merck's mission to enhance global health and improve access to medicines and vaccines, incorporating perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Students engage in live global health challenges alongside Merck professionals.
• Vaccine Equity Education Coalition (VEEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVEEC is a central initiative of iHIT focused on building vaccine confidence within Black and Brown communities through targeted education. Programs include the VEEC Fellowship, Youth Ambassador Program, Summer Externship, and Vaccine Heroes Education Program. VEEC operates with the mission of bridging gaps in healthcare access through innovative community-centered strategies.
• Rutgers University Health (RU Health)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRU Health partnered with VEEC during the Summer 2024 program, providing VEEC Fellows with access to cutting-edge research facilities, expert guidance, and practical insights into the healthcare industry. The partnership culminated in a health facility visit at New Jersey Medical School's Research Division for Infectious Diseases.
• COOL LabssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOOL Labs collaborated with VEEC's Summer 2024 initiatives, providing amplification of the program's reach and supporting youth engagement in health equity work.
• Rutgers School of Communication and InformationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartneriHIT collaborates with the Rutgers School of Communication and Information alongside Merck and Rutgers partners to amplify impact through joint research initiatives, fostering socially innovative projects that address diverse challenges in the healthcare sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum: APIAHF is a health equity nonprofit focused on AAPI communities, structurally analogous to iHIT's focus on Black and Brown communities through targeted education, advocacy, and community partnerships.
• National Medical Fellowships: National Medical Fellowships supports underrepresented students in healthcare through scholarships and fellowships, mirroring iHIT's use of fellowship and externship programs to build a diverse health workforce pipeline.
• Community Health Impact Coalition: CHIC is a coalition advancing community-led health equity through collaboration with academic and implementing partners, aligning with iHIT's bridging role between academia, industry, and communities.
• Health Leads: Health Leads is a national health equity nonprofit that addresses social determinants of health by connecting patients to community resources, closely paralleling iHIT's SDOH integration and community-centered design approach.
• Prevention Institute: Prevention Institute is a nonprofit focused on community-based prevention and health equity through partnerships and applied research, overlapping with iHIT's community research and coalition-driven model.
• Partners In Health: Partners In Health is a global health equity organization delivering care and education in underserved communities, comparable to iHIT in mission, community-led engagement model, and health-equity orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Morehouse School of Medicine: Morehouse School of Medicine is an HBCU medical school with a mission rooted in health equity and workforce diversity, comparable to iHIT's academic partnership model and nurse-led equity focus.
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is a large, established health-focused foundation funding health equity and SDOH initiatives, representing the type of anchor funder iHIT could partner with or model its grant-funded trajectory on.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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