BME AI Workshops
In collaboration with Zimmer Biomet
Collaboration Learning
Work with students from around the world with experience in AI, robotics, biotechnology, and design.
Expert Mentorship
World class instructors and industry veterans from top healthcare organizations provide hands-on guidance and feedback.
Role Immersion
Develop specialized technical, clinical and commercial expertise to provide unique perspectives while Moonshot building.
Unlock New Possibilities.
The Moonshot platform enables hands-on innovation at the intersection of medical devices, biotechnology and AI.
Founded through a personal
journey in healthcare innovation.
Santosh
Santosh Iyer
Founder & Advisor
Deep tech innovator and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in surgical robotics and AI. Silicon valley engineer and Harvard MBA with an MS and BS from The University of Toronto.
Aligning Mission & Impact.
In high school, Santosh built a LEGO surgical robot to channel his passion for engineering to solve an unmet need in neurosurgery. Moonshot was created to scaffold this learning experience to other innovators and prepare them to tackle healthcare challenges of today and the future.
Workshop Details
Location
TBD
Clinical Challenge
AI-guided robotic endoscopic spine surgery
Date and Time
Q4, 1 Week
Cohort Size
25 Students
Price
$35K (Per Session)
Workshop Structure (1 Week)
Day 1
Case Intro & Clinical Immersion
Day 2
Intro to AI
ZB Site Tour
Day 3
Modify Moonshot Platform
Build AI Algorithms
Day 4
Demo and Pitch Prep
Practise Surgeries
Day 5
Demo Day with Industry Judges
Sponsorship Opportunities
Why Warsaw
Warsaw sits at the center of Indiana's orthopedic and advanced manufacturing corridor and a $12B+ industry cluster. Yet local students have no structured pathway connecting classroom STEM to these career trajectories.
This pilot changes that.
Year 1 Commitment: $35,000
- 25-student cohort, 1 week
- Q4 2026
- Complete curriculum, instructor delivery, hardware, and AI tooling
- Culminating Demo Day with industry and community stakeholders
- Turnkey program - no lift required from school staff
What Students Learn
- Technical Skills — AI, computer vision, and robotics fundamentals tied to real-world healthcare applications
- Career Readiness — Direct exposure to Warsaw's healthcare and advanced manufacturing industries
- Portfolio Artifacts — Tangible projects students can show colleges and employers
What Funders Gain
- Measurable outcomes tied to workforce development priorities
- Public visibility through Demo Day showcase
- A replicable model for district-wide or regional expansion
Interested In Sponsoring?
Contact workshops@moonshot.school
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