Join us for HopStart 2025!
An annual business plan and pitch competition for Johns Hopkins undergrad and graduate students offering over $40,000 in prizes.
Hosted by the Center for Leadership Education, HopStart: Hopkins New Venture Challenge (formerly the JHU Business Plan Competition) is an annual startup competition that challenges Johns Hopkins students to develop a business plan around a novel idea and pitch their plan to industry leaders.
Throughout two stages of competition held during the spring of each year, students build an understanding of their target market and competitors, craft an effective market entry strategy, and present their plans to industry professionals on competition day.
Location
Inn at The Colonnade Baltimore – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
4 West University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218