Events

This year’s conference will feature is covering the hottest topics to help you start, grow and fund your business and is open to all business owners who want to grow and entrepreneurs who want to take their ideas and scale up. Featuring: 300+ Entrepreneurs & Business Owners attending 50+ speakers sharing innovative solutions & practical […]

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 […]

You’re invited to the Pismo National Life Science Startup Symposium, presented in partnership with George Washington University, Society of Physician Entrepreneurs, Nucleate, Bioscience LA, ASU, and Nguyen Tarbet LLC. The symposium will take place on June 13 (webinars) and 15 (pitch day), 2023, and promises to be an enriching experience for all attendees. FREE for […]

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 […]

Maryland Tech Council’s Baltimore chapter, the Baltimore Regional Tech Council (BRTC), is excited to commemorate our first year of success and growth with our valued members and supporters. Join us for an evening of fun and celebration on June 14 from 6-8 PM. We are returning to Union Craft Brewing for this celebration, to enjoy a nice […]

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer programs are highly competitive, encouraging small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) work with potential for commercialization. National SBIR/STTR conferences are typically the largest and most important conferences specializing in helping small businesses learn about participating in SBIR/STTR programs. At this […]

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 June Dates: 6/8 6/22

Join SIL for Impact Bootcamp, a community-centered intensive training designed to help you develop the skills to make a positive impact. Are you interested in launching or leading a social enterprise? Join the Social Innovation Lab for Impact Bootcamp, a one-day, community-centered intensive training designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge you need […]

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.

Join us for a morning celebration of innovation and technology focusing on industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts coming together to share knowledge, forge connections, and celebrate the transformative power of innovation and technology. The Awards The Fire Awards, now in its second year, are the premier recognition program for Maryland Inno, the Baltimore Business Journal’s tech-focused […]