Events

Discover how university-driven innovation is transforming biotech—both nationally and right here in Baltimore. Since the Bayh-Dole Act opened the door for academic discoveries to be commercialized, university research has fueled over 17,000 startups, created millions of jobs, and launched life-saving therapies. At this workshop, hosted by Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, you’ll hear how Johns Hopkins […]

The Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) Pilot Program was created to support an equitable innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem in institutions of higher education throughout the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Student startups are eligible to apply to the Technology Advancement – supports the commercialization of new or existing technology at the Eligible Institution. The Technology Advancement […]

Effectively engaging with the FDA is a critical step for any innovator to bring a life-science product to market. Led by Laura Rose, PhD, this session will demystify the FDA, help you map your regulatory path to market, and explore partnerships with Contract Research Organizations (CROs). Topics include: Decision framework for engaging the FDA FDA’s […]

Join us as we explore how accelerators help transform early ideas into thriving, investable companies. This session will feature a panel conversation with leaders from some of Baltimore’s most impactful accelerators sharing how they structure their programs, support founders, and connect startups with the people and resources they need to grow. We’ll also showcase three […]

The Pava Center for Entrepreneurship and BME EDGE invite you to join us on Thursday, November 6 at 5:00 PM for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Misti Ushio (JHU WSE ’94). With a career spanning biotech innovation, venture investment, and executive leadership, Dr. Ushio offers a rare perspective on navigating diverse professional paths. She’ll share […]

Transform your early-stage development. This lunch and learn covers selecting oral formulations for small molecules in preclinical/ early-phase studies with Developability Classification System (DCS), amorphous solid dispersions, lipid-based strategies, and PBPK-guided decisions. Gain actionable steps to improve translational success and speed first-in-human readiness. EVENT DETAILS Nov. 11 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. JHTV Innovation Hub 1812 […]

Please join the Pava Center for the webinar: Alumni Customer Discovery 101: How to Build Something People Will Buy. Whether you just have an idea, or have been developing a product, this session will cover how to quickly get feedback from the market, build a lean-MVP, and begin generating revenue.

​​Join us for Demo Day! ​​Calling all Baltimore startup champions and Techstars allies! Mark your calendars for December 4, 2025 and join us at M&T Bank Stadium to celebrate the second class of the flagship accelerator – Techstars AI Health Baltimore powered by Johns Hopkins University and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. ​​Be there as our cohort […]

Join us IN-PERSON for our Fall 2025 Spark Showcase. Hear our exciting early-stage teams pitch and respond to questions and win prizes. Location: Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship 320 W. 29th Street, Suite #200 Baltimore, MD 21211

Join us at the Pava Center for the Fall 2025 Fuel Demo Day, where our incredible cohort takes the stage to pitch their ventures and compete for their share of the prize pool! You get to be part of the action by voting for the audience favorite. Meet the founders, connect with fellow attendees, and […]