Here are some useful resources for getting started
Development environment for HoloLenshttps://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-hololens/en-us/developers
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/uktechnet/2016/10/12/hololens-is-available-to-purchase-for-...
Link to ordering page for HoloLenshttps://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msuk/en_GB/pdp/Microsoft-HoloLens-Development-Edition/prod...
There is no discount for academia or for bulk orders.
An example of Hololens / Skype:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QiGYtd3qNI
Royal College of Surgeons:https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/nov/17/medical-trainers-look-to-virtual-reality-tech ...
Here is an example of how Japan Airlines are looking at Hololens:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjZgI2oDcwM
Case Western University using it in their Medical School:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKpKlh1-en0
Nasa:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36774308
Person announcement: Gadget show Visit NASA