Events

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 […]

Leveraging Maryland’s Competitive Advantages April 21 – 23, 2024 | Hyatt Regency, Chesapeake Bay, Cambridge, Maryland At the 2023 MEDA Annual Conference, themed ‘Harnessing Education for Economic Development,’ Governor Wes Moore highlighted Maryland’s abundant assets yet noted a need for more strategic utilization. This year, MEDA aims to expand on this discussion by delving further […]

Join JHTV for an insightful webinar Demystifying Reimbursement: Coding, Coverage, and Payment, led by industry expert Bill Reynolds. Attendees will learn invaluable information about how to navigate the complexities of reimbursement as they commercialization their research. WEBINAR TOPICS: Coding: How the service or procedure is identified. Coverage: Criteria by which the service or procedure is paid. Payment: Amount paid for […]

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.

Blackbird Labs is hosting monthly office hours at JHTV Faculty members and post-docs with therapeutics projects are invited to meet with Blackbird’s research and strategy teams to learn about the team’s work in therapeutics and discuss tech in Baltimore. Walk-ins welcome! DATE & TIME: Thursday, April 25 10am-2pm LOCATION: JHTV | 1812 Ashland Ave. First […]

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 April Dates: 4/11 4/25

If you are an academic researcher and have thought about making an impact using your innovative solutions, please join Johns Hopkins Carey Business School on April 25 at 12 p.m. for an informational webinar with entrepreneurship expert Dr. Phil Phan to learn how to navigate the complexities of bringing a product to market. Dr. Phan […]

Join us for HopStart 2024! Current Hopkins undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students are invited to participate in our annual business plan and pitch competition. Over several rounds of competition running from mid-February to competition day on April 26, teams will submit business plans and develop pitches for their exciting and innovative startup ideas. Teams will […]

Join us VIRTUALLY for our Spring 2024 Spark Showcase. During this live zoom event, our special guest judges will host a Q&A session for our teams and give away prizes. This year’s Spark Showcase is split into two days due to the large number of teams in the cohort.  Additionally, there will be an opportunity […]

The national a2 Pilot Awards competition is hosted annually by the a2 Collective and funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, through the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratories (AITC) for Aging Research program. NIA has earmarked $40 million to fund technology demonstration projects that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) approaches and technology to improve […]

Join us for the 3rd 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 April 30. Attendees are invited to the open session to hear the lightening pitches and can stay for the […]

Celebrate student innovation, design, and creativity at the annual Johns Hopkins Engineering Design Day. Through poster sessions, presentations, and prototype demonstrations, Hopkins engineers will demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge and skills to tackle real-world challenges. In addition to our featured presentations and demonstrations, we are pleased to announce Dean Kamen as our Design Day Keynote Speaker and […]

Join JHTV for an enlightening “Lunch and Learn” seminar Engineering Innovation: Mastering Product Development with Root3 Labs hosted by Chad Schneider, P.E. (M.S.E. ‘04) on May 1 at noon. Schneider will share the methodology behind successful product development he learned through working at Root3 Labs, a firm renowned for its expertise in engineering and developing market-ready products in the medical […]

Join us IN PERSON at FastForward U for our Fall 2023 Fuel Demo Day as we watch the Fall 2023 cohort answer questions from our judges’ panel for the chance to take home a slice of the $20,000 prize pool! At Demo Day on May 3, each of the 10 teams will be presenting their […]

Celebrate and be inspired by Maryland’s diverse business community Celebrate Maryland’s business community at Inspire MD, the Maryland Chamber’s premier awards and networking event. Join 350+ business leaders in 2024 at a new iconic venue for a night of Maryland-themed activities, exhilarating entertainment, and prestigious award presentations recognizing outstanding contributions. Connect, celebrate, and be inspired […]

Join us to honor outstanding women in our local bioscience sector! The HERstory Gala is the premier event for our chapter and its supporters. This elegant event attracts men and women from industry, government, non-profit organizations, and academia across the Capital Region Metro Area. It provides unique opportunities to meet with some of the region’s […]

An exciting pitch event showcasing early-stage digital health teams at Johns Hopkins, with live judging + a networking reception. The healthcare technology innovation community is invited to join the 2024 Johns Hopkins Hexcite cohort in their final pitch event. Early-stage digital health teams, built from Johns Hopkins expertise, will present their 10-minute pitch with live judging from […]

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 details: SIL Cohort 2024 teams will compete for prizes […]

Join us for an exciting in-person event at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School! Get ready to witness the power of innovation and entrepreneurship as our talented entrepreneurs showcase their groundbreaking projects in biotech. This is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals, discover cutting-edge ideas, and support the local startup community. Nucleate, a nonprofit organization led […]