Events

Join fellow researchers for an informational presentation by JHTV staff, followed by a casual networking reception. The session will provide Johns Hopkins researchers with an overview of basic concepts in university commercialization and sources (and tips!) for funding your project. It is recommended for faculty, postdocs, and graduate students who are solving scientific problems in […]

Join TEDCO to learn more about the SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab requirements at this virtual open forum. 

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 Dec. 6, each of the 10 teams will be presenting their […]

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 […]

Join us VIRTUALLY for our Fall 2023 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 December Dates: 12/7 12/21

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.

2024 Legislative Outlook For Economic Development Public and private sector leaders share their thoughts on economic development-related legislation that will be considered by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2024 session. 8:00 – 9:00 am REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 9:00 – 9:20 am WELCOME TO ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY: Introductions: Amy Gowan, CEO, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation Stephen […]

SCALEUP Maryland Program  A virtual weekly program created specifically for C-level leaders who look to strengthen and grow their operations and teams through the development and implementation of a strategic plan to improve their business. Leaders from companies with minimum revenues from $550K and up in any industry are encouraged to apply. The SCALEUP Maryland program is based […]

The Department of Computer Science in collaboration with FastForward U is pleased to announce the Singhal Family Entrepreneurship Awards. The awards will help launch student-run software ventures at Johns Hopkins University. Software is the most agile and fast-growing sector in the economy and has been critical to economic recovery during the COVID pandemic. In 2022, Forbes reported […]