HOPPR has announced at RSNA 2025 the introduction of Forward Deployed Services (FDS) and the Catalyst Program within the HOPPR AI Foundry, providing organizations with enhanced access to expert collaboration, foundation models, and curated imaging datasets to expedite AI research and deployment in medical imaging.
Forward Deployed Services establishes a partnership framework where HOPPR specialists integrate directly with client teams to co-develop tailored medical imaging AI solutions. This model emphasizes transparent problem-solving aligned with actual clinical and operational workflows, augmenting internal capabilities through structured phases from initial onboarding to full deployment.
Dr. Khan Siddiqui, CEO and Co-Founder of HOPPR, described the approach:
"FDS reflects our commitment to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our partners, embedding our experts directly within their teams to accelerate real-world impact. It's our most immersive support model, focused on helping teams design, build, and deploy imaging AI that truly meets the challenges facing medical imaging innovation today."
By focusing on shared expertise and real-world applicability, FDS enables healthcare organizations and AI developers to create efficient, workflow-optimized imaging tools that drive tangible improvements in diagnostic and research processes.
The Catalyst Program provides clinician-scientists, researchers, and developers with priority access to HOPPR's foundation models, high-quality datasets, fine-tuning resources, compute tokens, and direct guidance from machine learning experts. Powered by the HOPPR AI Foundry, it streamlines the path from concept to functional models, overcoming typical hurdles in data access and development consistency.
Robert Bakos, CTO and Co-Founder of HOPPR, noted the program's role in scalable innovation:
"Catalyst gives researchers secure access to foundation models and the infrastructure needed to innovate responsibly and at scale. With both programs driving research and supporting applied development, the HOPPR AI Foundry now provides a full continuum for organizations advancing medical imaging AI."
Interested parties can submit Catalyst proposals by January 14, 2026, with both programs supporting a broader ecosystem for responsible medical imaging AI progression under robust quality and privacy standards.
About HOPPR
HOPPR is a health technology company created by radiologists and technologists with a passion for democratizing AI development in medical imaging. Its flagship product, the HOPPR™ AI Foundry, unites trusted data, foundation models, and strong quality controls to streamline and scale responsible AI development. It is built under a Quality Management System (QMS) that ensures traceability, compliance, and consistency across the lifecycle. The Foundry also features patent-pending privacy and security safeguards to protect data and promote responsible innovation from concept to deployment.
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