Events

Join us and learn the principles of the Business Model Canvas to understand, design, and differentiate your business model. Innovation is not always about new technology—in fact, many of today’s leading companies like Amazon.com, Apple, and Netflix gained market advantages with business model innovation. In this interactive class, you will learn the principles of the […]

MedTech Innovator is the largest and highest performing accelerator of medical technology in the world and the medtech industry’s premiere showcase and competition for innovative medical device, digital health and diagnostic companies. Our accelerator is remote-friendly, having operated as a virtual program since 2015. We are a founder-friendly nonprofit and do not require equity or fees […]

Protect your startup by taking advantage of our pro bono legal services. Meeting online with our partnering local law firms can help your startup avoid common legal roadblocks and pitfalls. These firms have a long history of working with Johns Hopkins and offer virtual office hours the first Thursday of each month. Available only to […]

TNT (Translational Neuroengineering Technologies) Network is partnering with Blackrock Neurotech, Abbott Laboratories, Ripple Neuro, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (APL), Johns Hopkins Professional Development and Career Office (PDCO), and Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) for this exciting workshop. The goal is to expose students to diverse career paths and engaging stories from leaders in […]

Johns Hopkins innovators are invited to meet with FastForward Mentors-in-Residence AJ Donelson and Bill McNamara to discuss getting started on a path to commercialization. Johns Hopkins faculty and startup leaders will gain insight from their experience and perspectives as senior business leaders and consultants, entrepreneurs, mentors, translational fund advisors, and Johns Hopkins University alumni. Office […]

Johns Hopkins innovators are invited to meet with Sean Tunis, MD, MSc, President of Health Technology Assessment International and FastForward Mentor in Residence to discuss the regulatory process of high-impact discoveries. Johns Hopkins faculty and startup leaders will gain insight from Dr. Tunis’ experience as a regulatory expert, entrepreneur, clinician, and mentor. Office hour sessions […]

RoadPitch comes to Baltimore! Come listen to 10 pitch demos from black tech founders across the U.S. and locally. RoadPitch shines a light on entrepreneurs of color – a multi city pitch tour for black tech founders. Come mingle with fellow founders, ecosystem leaders, & investors. Watch pitch demos from 10 black tech startups (5 […]

Echoing Green supports bold leaders from all over the world who see possibility in the face of the most existential challenges of our day. Together, we strive to build a world that has yet to exist: a future free from racism and its far-reaching consequences where all people can thrive. This Fellowship is for people […]

Come to FastForward U’s Open House to learn about all things FFU. Join us to meet our staff, learn about our programs (including the MakerSpace), explore the opportunity to win funding for your startup idea, network, make new friends and eat free pizza! FastForward U is the student hub for entrepreneurship and innovation that provides […]

Gain useful insights to help you advance your business to the next level. Get insights from TEDCO expert mentors and entrepreneurs. Does your business have a technology based business idea? Is your business at an early stage and ready to navigate to the next level? Connect, network and learn how to overcome business and technical […]

Learn how to work with Thermo Fisher Scientific through virtual office hour sessions. Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science by providing an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive support, through five premier brands: Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services. Available only to FastForward […]

Help commemorate a newly developed collaboration between TEDCO’s MII and HJF and witness the signing of the MOU. Join us for a night of networking and celebration as we commemorate the new partnership of TEDCO’s Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) and The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF). During this celebration, […]

Measuring the Right Metrics for Day-to-Day Success Through years of consulting with Business Owners and Executives of Fortune 500 companies, speaker Bola Audena has found it’s not the Business Owner, Executive, or Organization that is failing. It’s the lack of a comprehensive and agile Action Plan that is. And without a plan in place, it’s […]

Open to all student-led teams from around the world that have designed health-related solutions. Including medical devices, surgical tools, diagnostics devices, drug delivery devices, health IT solutions, mHealth solutions or global health innovations. Competition Tracks Solutions for advanced health systems Global health/humanitarian design Healthcare apps/information technology design Timeline: February 10 – Submission of two-page proposals […]

Do you want to be a successful entrepreneur, small business owner, or inventor? Do you want to transform your innovation into an enterprise? If so, don’t miss the 2023 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program. Attend these empowering events to be inspired by Black entrepreneurs, small business owners, and inventors. Register today to attend online or in-person at the Morgan […]

Johns Hopkins innovators are invited to meet with Richard Hughen, CEO of Linshom and FastForward Mentor-in-Residence to discuss market assessments, commercialization, and funding for medical devices. Johns Hopkins faculty and startup leaders will gain insight from Hughen’s experience working with Fortune 500 companies in the medical device industry in addition to creating and exiting two […]

Do you want to be a successful entrepreneur, small business owner, or inventor? Do you want to transform your innovation into an enterprise? If so, don’t miss the 2023 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program. Attend these empowering events to be inspired by Black entrepreneurs, small business owners, and inventors. Register today to attend online or in-person at the Morgan […]

Join to hear how you can keep your small business competitive in this changing economic environment. Policies on the local and federal levels, including minimum wage increases, raising of interest rates, student loan forgiveness, extended repayment pause, etc., are putting pressure on prolonged inflation, which threatens recession. Both the inflationary and recessionary risks could put […]

Daydreaming about starting your own business or nonprofit? Currently running your own company and thinking about making bold moves? Don’t just speculate. Design it. This four-part seminar, held Wednesday evenings from February 15 to March 8, will give you the tools you need to cut through ambiguity and move forward with confidence. Vance MacEwen, co-founder […]

Schedule a personalized technical session with Microsoft Startups and One Commercial Partnerships team members. Every second and fourth Thursday, FastForward members have the opportunity to meet virtually and discuss: Cloud computing resources Go-to market strategies Corporate and academic partnership And more February Dates: 2/2 2/16

Financial health and stability are key elements in a successful startup. Meeting with our partnering local firms can help your startup avoid common tax and accounting roadblocks and pitfalls. FastForward members are encouraged to take advantage of pro bono consultations in business accounting, tax and audit practices. Virtual consultation services include an introductory advisory discussion […]

The Fulton Financial Corporation’s new Life Sciences and Technology Division will be developing innovative, disruptive initiatives in order to support the life sciences and technology industry. FastForward members are invited to schedule a 30-minute, virtual session to meet with Fulton Bank’s new division to discuss banking solutions for life sciences and technology startups.

Looking to get your medical device approved by the FDA? Learn all about the process from an experienced TEDCO Network Advisor, Dr. Lebinger. Are you an entrepreneur or business looking to get your medical device approved by the FDA? Look no further; TEDCO Network Advisor, Dr. Tessa Lebinger, M.D., will be providing information to help […]

The Tech Summit House has become a staple at CIAA Tournament Week. Attracting some of tech’s brightest minds from the African American Community, our panel discussions foster conversations around growing ecosystems, career opportunities, digital equity and upcoming innovations. Our Summit has showcased exhibitions by Google, Dell, plus local emerging tech companies. This event convenes tech […]

Do you want to be a successful entrepreneur, small business owner, or inventor? Do you want to transform your innovation into an enterprise? If so, don’t miss the 2023 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program. Attend these empowering events to be inspired by Black entrepreneurs, small business owners, and inventors. Register today to attend online or in-person at the Morgan […]

The Women’s Leadership Conference was created by the Howard County Chamber of Commerce as a platform to recognize women in every stage of their profession. Starting with a focus on business development within government contracting, the conference has since grown to now serve professional women across industries and throughout the region. The purpose of the […]

Want to start a company? Looking for like-minded entrepreneurial students to brainstorm with? Come to the FastForward U the hub for entrepreneurship and innovation to enjoy light refreshment, explore the space, and find your new best friends on our Mix/Match Night.  Registration will open Feb. 22.

We are pleased to extend an invitation for you to join Johnson & Johnson Innovation for our East North America Regional Investor Hub Event on March 9th, 2023. The event will be held in-person at JLABS @ Washington, DC. For Investors: Meet a curated selection of the most promising JLABS companies and specially invited life science startups for one-on-one […]

Student-led teams from around the world that have designed health-related solutions will compete for top prize at Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition 2023. Teams choose from the following tracks to apply: solutions for advanced health systems, global health/humanitarian design and healthcare apps/information technology design. This event will be held virtually. Event registration information coming soon. 

HopStart is an annual competition that challenges Johns Hopkins students to develop a business plan around a novel idea and pitch their plan to industry leaders. Hosted by the Center for Leadership Education, HopStart is an annual competition that challenges Johns Hopkins students to develop a business plan around a novel idea and pitch their […]

FastForward U invites you to our virtual Fuel Demo Day featuring late-stage startup teams pitching and competing to win part of the prize pot. Join us online to cheer your favorite teams on – attendees will vote on the audience choice award, be sure to tune in. Registration will open Mar. 12.

The CBID program has emerged as a leader in the translation of scientific and technical advances into clinical applications that improve patient care. Each year students showcase their biomedical design projects at an all-day celebration of biomedical innovation: BME Design Day. BME Design Day has become a rite-of-passage for CBID student design teams and those studying biomedical engineering. […]

FastForward U invites you to our virtual Spark Showcase featuring early-stage startup teams pitching and competing to win part of the prize pot. Join us online to cheer your favorite teams on – attendees will vote on the audience choice award, be sure to tune in. Registration will open Apr. 16.

Join us for the 2nd annual high-stakes finale event for all Johns Hopkins University startup events Members of the Johns Hopkins student community will be competing in a closed pitch session with venture capital judges on May 5. Attendees are invited to the open session to hear the lightening pitches and can stay for the […]

The Social Innovation Lab at Johns Hopkins University invites you to join us in-person for our annual accelerator showcase event that will feature our cohort of changemakers building ventures to create sustainable change with a measurable impact — all while starting right here in Baltimore city. Event registration information coming soon.