Events

Start your entrepreneurial journey with the Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship. Spark Program Details Offered every semester (online in the fall and in-person in the spring) Early-stage track for teams (or solo entrepreneurs!) to explore and validate their ideas. Teams should budget 10+ hours a week for their accelerator involvement Asynchronous online curriculum focuses […]

Costly financial mistakes often threaten the growth and survival of startups. In this session, Pam Chelden from the SC&H Group will discuss common missteps and provide guidance on building a strong financial foundation that appeals to investors, banks, and grant-making agencies. Seminar Topics: Avoiding the top three financial pitfalls for startup leaders Setting up systems, […]

Join us for an exciting Open House at the Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship, where innovation meets opportunity at Johns Hopkins University. Explore our accelerator programs, connect with our dedicated team, and discover how we support aspiring entrepreneurs in turning bold ideas into thriving ventures. Whether you’re looking to secure funding for your startup, […]

Join the Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship for our Social Innovation Lab In-Person Information Session to learn more about the application process, program benefits, and what we are looking for in prospective ventures. During this session, you will have the opportunity to: Hear from the SIL team about the key components of the application […]

Join us to kick off the 2025-2026 Anchor Ventures season with a session focused on equipping entrepreneurs with the essential tools and knowledge needed to approach potential investors with confidence. Our panelists will offer a high-level overview of the key information funders expect to see, from financials to HR policies, and how to present an […]

Start your entrepreneurial journey with the Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship. What is Kindling? The Kindling Pre-Accelerator at Johns Hopkins University is designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in students who are eager to start their own ventures but are unsure where to begin. This program targets those in the earliest stages of venture […]

In collaboration with the Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship, Carey Business School is launching the Venture Strategy Program in Fall 2025, offering our students hands-on experience in the Johns Hopkins entrepreneurial ecosystem. Ideal for those interested in consulting, investment strategy, or launching a venture, the program builds practical skills aligned with real career goals. […]

Join us for Johns Hopkins Data Science and AI Institute Fall 2025 Symposium: AI in Daily Life on Sept. 16. This symposium will bring together scientists and academics to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping everyday life. From sustainable computing to embodied AI and the future of work, discover how humans and AI can thrive together. […]

Are you a student founder with a tech-driven startup idea? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how your venture could receive funding and recognition through the Maryland Student Venture Showcase & Pava LaPere Innovation Awards, a program powered by the Pava LaPere Legacy of Innovation Act of 2024. Join us for an upcoming in-person information session […]

Start your entrepreneurial journey with the Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship. The Social Innovation Lab (SIL) accelerates leaders and ventures building innovative, sustainable, and scalable solutions that work towards a healthy and prosperous world. Open to any applicant from the greater Baltimore area, we aim to see mission-driven ventures from both the Johns Hopkins […]

Are you searching for the ideal co-founder, team member, or startup opportunity? Join us for the Pava Center’s Fall 2025 Mix & Match Night, an evening designed to connect entrepreneurial minds and spark new ventures. Whether you’re part of a startup team looking to grow or an individual ready to contribute your skills and passion, this […]