JHTV Digital Library

One-stop resource center for Johns Hopkins innovators.

JHTV frequently meets with inventors and hosts regular educational events and programs to equip inventors with commercialization knowledge and project-specific advice. We understand that sometimes you want to digest information in your own time. This page of resources is designed to provide information to inventors and entrepreneurs that can be consumed when – and in what dose or format – works for you.

Meet jhtv

Learn about the mission and scope of support that JHTV provides.

Intro to JHTV narrative of how JHTV helps innovators

Commercialization basics

Explore key topics in commercialization and access tools designed to equip you for success.

Inventor's Guide: Brief on technology transfer and the commercialization process

startup resources

A collection of resources, specifically with startup founders in mind.

Business Plan Guidelines documentation required by startups for licensing with JHTV

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY STARTUP INDIRECT RATES Overview of approved indirect cost rates offered to JHU startups

REGULATORY RESOURCES

Guidance on how to navigate regulatory processes involving medical devices.

BASIC FDA CDRH MEDICAL DEVICE RESOURCES: Overview of terms, submission types and formats, including examples of potential scenerios

FDA 510(K) CLEARANCE PROCESS CHECKLIST: Brief tool to use when filing a medical device with the FDA

MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATORY QUESTIONS: Key preliminary insights to consider to avoid potential FDA regulatory issues

SEMINARS & WEBINARS

Explore videos of educational sessions, webinars, and panels designed to help Johns Hopkins innovators and startup founders move ideas toward commercialization and launch ventures.

Idea to Industry Seminars: Recordings of JHTV's educational sessions about commercialization for aspiring entrepreneurs

STARTUP WEBINARS AND PANELS: Recordings of industry experts sharing best practices for launching successful startups

ONLINE COURSES

JHTV partnered with the Office of the Provost’s Leadership, Advancement, and Development (LAD) Academy to develop free learning modules. Start with Introduction to Intellectual Property to understand “IP” in the academic setting. Then go deeper with Deep Dive into Patents, designed to help you think strategically about protecting and positioning your innovation.