Events in October 2023

  • Oct 03

    Maryland Manufacturing Innovation 2023

    Maryland Manufacturing Innovation 2023 (MMI 2023), hosted by Maryland MEP and RMI of Maryland, returns as the only conference in Maryland designed to provide manufacturers with the opportunity to learn about the latest trends in industry, share lessons learned and best practices and connect with their peers and colleagues from around the State. This year’s […]

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    Location: The Hotel at The Univesity of Maryland
    Category: External Events, FastForward
  • Oct 03

    Precision Medicine Symposium 2023

    inHealth, Johns Hopkins’ Precision Medicine program, is planning a full day of learning and interaction with leaders and professionals in healthcare, clinical research, and data science. Our featured speaker, Dr. Doshi-Velez, will examine the nuances of data versus clinicians. Complete agenda is coming soon. Register below to attend. October 3, 2023 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Turner […]

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    Location: Turner Auditorium
    Category: FastForward, FastForward U, Johns Hopkins Events
  • Oct 05

    Oct. Legal Office Hours

    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 […]

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    Location: Virtual
    Category: FastForward, Office Hours
  • Oct 06

    Oct. Faculty & Startup Office Hours with AJ Donelson & Bill McNamara

    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 […]

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    Location: Virtual
    Category: FastForward, Office Hours
  • Oct 06

    Oct. Faculty & Startup Office Hours with Sean Tunis

    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 […]

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    Location: Virtual
    Category: FastForward, Office Hours
  • Oct 06

    Nucleate DC/Baltimore Activator Info Session

    Join us to discuss how you can join the Nucleate Activator Program to develop your pitch and work with biotech venture leaders. Join us for an exciting in-person event at FastForward U at Johns Hopkins. Get ready to dive into the world of innovation and entrepreneurship! This info session will provide you with all the essential details about the Nucleate […]

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    Location: FastForward U
    Category: FastForward, FastForward U
  • Oct 09

    Oct. Faculty & Startup Office Hours with Richard Hughen

    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 […]

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    Location: Virtual
    Category: FastForward, Office Hours
  • All Day
  • Oct 10

    iMPACT MARYLAND 2023

    For the first time, The Baltimore Banner is bringing together our region’s most influential leaders to tackle Maryland’s biggest challenges and envision an exciting future. The immersive, one-day event brings together top voices from key industries, creating a dialogue on the issues deeply impacting our region. Featuring visionary speakers, compelling panel discussions, storytelling sessions and […]

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    Location: Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
    Category: FastForward, FastForward U, Social Innovation Lab
  • Oct 10

    TEDCO's DefTech Monthly Office Hours: October

    Supported by TEDCO and MD Commerce, Maryland Defense Technology Commercialization (DefTech) Center is promoting the use of defense technologies by commercial businesses.  Each month, TEDCO’s DefTech team hosts open Office Hours to answer questions about DefTech membership and services. To learn more about how DefTech can help Maryland businesses grow, join us on the second Tuesday […]

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    Location: Virtual
    Category: External Events, FastForward
  • Oct 10

    FastForward U Mix/Match Night

    Want to find your perfect startup soulmate? Register now for our Fall 2023 Mix Match Night! Whether you’re a startup team looking for new members or an individual looking to put your talents to good use in entrepreneurship, we’ll have a match for you! Register as a team if you’d like to table at this […]

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    Location: FastForward U
    Category: FastForward, FastForward U
  • Oct 17

    BIO Investor Forum

    The BIO Investor Forum Returns to San Francisco The BIO Investor Forum is back! Join us at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square from October 17-18 for two days of thought-leadership, BIO One-on-One Partnering™ and insight into investment trends and the priorities of venture-stage growth and emerging public biotech companies. More than 800 biotech leaders […]

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    Location: San Fransisco
    Category: External Events, FastForward
  • Oct 17

    Oct. Tax and Accounting Office Hours

    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 […]

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    Location: Virtual
    Category: FastForward, Office Hours
  • Oct 18

    The World Trade Center Institute’s Global Innovation Summit

    For the past seven years, the World Trade Center Institute’s AGILE Global Innovation Series has curated panel discussions about topics executives at globally minded businesses need to be up to speed on if they want to succeed in the rapidly changing world economy. In 2023, we are taking this programming to the next level. Partnering with the […]

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    Location: M&T Bank Exchange at the Hippodrome
    Category: External Events, FastForward
  • Oct 18

    Oct. Thermo Fisher Office Hours

    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 […]

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    Location: Virtual
    Category: FastForward, Office Hours
  • Oct 19

    Blu Ventures Cyber Venture Forum 2023

    Blu Venture’s Cyber Venture Forum (formerly Blu Cyber Summit) is the leading, must-attend event for emerging trends, advanced technologies, and disruptive ideas in cybersecurity. Designed specifically for cybersecurity founders, executives, and investors, the Cyber Venture Forum is intended to drive new connections, invest in unique builders, and elevate the latest cyber ideas through an in-person, […]

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    Location: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel
    Category: External Events, FastForward
  • Oct 25

    Oct. Fulton Bank Office Hours

    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.

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    Location: Virtual
    Category: FastForward, Office Hours
  • Oct 26

    Oct. Microsoft Office Hours

    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 October Dates: 10/12 10/26

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    Location: Virtual
    Category: FastForward, FastForward U, Office Hours
  • All Day
  • Oct 30

    2023 Bio Innovation Conference

    The Maryland Life Sciences Bio Innovation Conference will connect top life sciences professionals in the region with leading global brands, venture capitalists and promising startups. Created by life sciences professionals for life sciences professionals, this forum offers an exciting and unique opportunity to reach industry leaders and decision makers across the industry and demonstrate to […]

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    Location: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel
    Category: External Events, FastForward
  • Oct 30

    Baltimore Together Summit 2023

    Baltimore Together belongs to the entire city and relies on shared work from every individual and institution in our region. The Baltimore Development Corporation serves as the convener of Baltimore Together, and collaboration is central to the success of this plan. There were over 300 individuals involved in the initial creation of the plan, and […]

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    Location: M&T Bank Exchange at the Hippodrome
    Category: External Events, FastForward, FastForward U, Social Innovation Lab

Events in November 2023

  • Nov 14

    TEDCO's DefTech Monthly Office Hours: November

    Supported by TEDCO and MD Commerce, Maryland Defense Technology Commercialization (DefTech) Center is promoting the use of defense technologies by commercial businesses.  Each month, TEDCO’s DefTech team hosts open Office Hours to answer questions about DefTech membership and services. To learn more about how DefTech can help Maryland businesses grow, join us on the second Tuesday […]

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    Location: Virtual
    Category: External Events, FastForward
  • All Day
  • Nov 20

    Training in Neurotherapeutics Discovery and Development for Academic Scientists

    Training in Neurotherapeutics Discovery and Development for Academic Scientists is a 3.5-day short course to introduce academic researchers to the principles of neurotherapeutics discovery and development. You will find the course useful if you would like to learn how molecules to treat disorders of the nervous system are identified and evaluated prior to entering clinical […]

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    Location: Application
    Category: FastForward, Johns Hopkins Events