Funding supports medical research, STEM education, and surgical training programs.
Intuitive has announced a $45 million donation to the Intuitive Foundation, bringing its total contributions to over $170 million since 2018. The funding will advance the Foundation’s mission of reducing the global burden of disease through philanthropy, education, and research.
Expanding Global Impact
In 2024 alone, the Foundation:
- Matched $7M in employee donations, supporting 2,000+ causes worldwide.
- Provided $6M in research grants & surgical fellowships to enhance medical education.
- Contributed $3M to the Surgical Education Learners Forum (SELF) for clinician training in low-resource settings.
Key Programs Funded
- Global Surgical Training Challenge (GSTC) – Low-cost, open-source surgical education modules for practitioners in underserved regions.
- FIRST Robotics Sponsorships – Supporting 889 robotics teams across seven countries, fostering STEM education.
- SELF Initiative – Developing free, scalable procedural skills training modules for healthcare professionals.
Catherine Mohr, MD, President of the Intuitive Foundation, emphasized:
“We are dedicated to empowering clinicians and researchers to improve patient outcomes globally. This funding ensures continued progress in medical education and access to life-saving innovations.”
With this investment, Intuitive reinforces its commitment to transforming healthcare through education, research, and accessibility.
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