Events in April 2025

  • Apr 03

    FDA Modernization: Opportunities for Patient Impact and Economic Development

    Anchor Ventures Presents Each new drug requires over 15 years and $2 billion to evolve from the earliest stages of research to ultimate approval for use in patients. New tools — including AI models for drug discovery, bioprinting of organoids, and organs-on-a-chip promise to reduce the cost and timeline, although they have not yet been […]

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    Location: JHTV/FastForward, 1812 Ashland Ave.
    Category: Education Programs, Networking
  • Apr 04

    Alumni Weekend: Pava Center Open House

    Reconnect with alumni and learn about JHTV and the Pava Center’s mission to accelerate student, alumni, and social entrepreneurship at Johns Hopkins. Event Highlights: Watch quick-fire pitches from student and alumni entrepreneurs Learn about resources for students, alumni, and community startups Network and connect with the Johns Hopkins innovation ecosystem Enjoy light refreshments Date & […]

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    Location: Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship
    Category: Networking, Pava Center
  • All Day
  • Apr 06

    Johns Hopkins Innovation Summit 2025 Application

    Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures invites top scientists, researchers, and innovators to present their groundbreaking ideas and startup concepts at the Johns Hopkins Innovation Summit 2025 on September 18, 2025. This prestigious event aims to foster collaboration between academia and industry, connecting visionary researchers with leading investors and executives in the life sciences, digital health and AI sectors. […]

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    Location: Application
    Category: Funding/Applications, Pava Center
  • Apr 07

    HopStone Capital Venture Capital Night

    HopStone is hosting an inaugural Venture Capital Night for Johns Hopkins student entrepreneurs on April 7 at the Pava Center. Join us for networking and an engaging panel discussion. Business casual dress is recommended and dinner will be provided.  Panelists: Nick Culbertson  Teddy Gresser  Brittni Moore HopStone Capital provides students with hands-on venture capital experience, […]

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    Location: Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship
    Category: Funding/Applications, Information Sessions, Networking, Pava Center
  • Apr 08

    BME EDGE: Fireside Chat with Sequoia Capital Partner

    Join BME EDGE for a fireside chat with James Flynn, a Sequoia Capital Partner as we explore the intersection of science, startups, and investment. Learn how deep tech and academic innovation can translate into venture-backed breakthroughs, and gain insight into what top investors look for in growth-stage consumer and hardtech ventures.

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    Location: Zoom
  • Apr 10

    BME EDGE: Fireside Chat with Nick Triantos of NVIDIA

    Join BME EDGE for an engaging fireside chat with Nick Triantos, a seasoned technologist and investor, currently a Chief Software Architect at NVIDIA (where he was employee #~35.) With a robust background in both business and technology, Nick will share insights into the evolving landscape of tech innovation, the role of venture investments in the life […]

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    Location: Zoom
    Category: Information Sessions, Pava Center
  • Apr 12

    Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition 2025

    A global competition inviting student-led teams from all academic disciplines to design innovative health-related solutions. Open to participants from every country, the contest seeks projects that demonstrate a deep understanding of the health need, the affected populations, and a clear, practical approach to problem-solving. Winning teams will present impactful, real-world solutions that address pressing health […]

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    Category: Pava Center, Pitch Competitions
  • Apr 17

    Non-Dilutive Funding for MedTech Innovators: SBIRs and Beyond

    Explore non-dilutive funding for startups, including SBIR grants, to secure capital, retain equity, and drive growth. Federal Agencies invest millions of dollars to support medical innovations annually, directly or through their partners. Most innovators are only familiar with SBIR/STTR programs from a few agencies. However, numerous federal programs provide funding to help companies de-risk early […]

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    Location: Virtual
    Category: External Events, Information Sessions, Networking
  • Apr 22

    Fuel Demo Day Spring 2025

    Get ready for an electrifying experience at our Spring 2025 Fuel Demo Day! Ten ventures will take the stage to pitch their groundbreaking ideas to an esteemed panel of judges, all vying for a chance to win a share of the impressive prize pool. The excitement doesn’t stop there – each venture will deliver a […]

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    Location: Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship
    Category: Pava Center, Pitch Competitions
  • Apr 25

    HopStart 2025

    Join us for HopStart 2025! An annual business plan and pitch competition for Johns Hopkins undergrad and graduate students offering over $40,000 in prizes. Hosted by the Center for Leadership Education, HopStart: Hopkins New Venture Challenge (formerly the JHU Business Plan Competition) is an annual startup competition that challenges Johns Hopkins students to develop a business […]

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    Location: Inn at The Colonnade Baltimore
    Category: Pava Center, Pitch Competitions
  • Apr 27

    2025 MEDA Annual Conference

    The 2025 MEDA Annual Conference will explore collaboration across Maryland’s regions, highlighting ways to strengthen regional partnerships, leverage collective resources, and develop innovative strategies that benefit the state as a whole. When: April 27-29, 2025 Where: Hyatt Regency, Chesapeake Bay, Cambridge, Maryland Theme: Maryland’s North Star: Regions Coming Together

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    Location: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
    Category: External Events, Information Sessions, Networking
  • Apr 29

    Student Venture Showcase 2025

    Join us for the 4th annual high-stakes finale event for all student startups at Johns Hopkins! Members of the Johns Hopkins student innovation community will be competing in a pitch competition with venture capitalist judges. The audience is invited to attend the event to hear the pitches, learn from the venture capitalists, and enjoy the […]

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    Location: Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
    Category: Pava Center, Pitch Competitions

Events in May 2025

  • May 02

    Spark Showcase Spring 2025

    Join us in-person for our Spring 2025 Spark Showcase + networking dinner: May 2nd: 4 – 8 pm at the Pava Center. Schedule: Medtech teams will be pitching from 4-5:30 PM Dinner and networking for everyone from 5:30-6:30 Other teams will be pitching from 6:30- 8 PM Final wrap up: all prize winners announced! Teams […]

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    Location: Virtual
    Category: Pava Center, Pitch Competitions
  • May 14

    Nucleate Baltimore | DC 4th Annual Innovation Forum

    Please join us to celebrate this year’s finalists of the Activator 2025 at our Innovation Showcase on May 14. Six startup teams will showcase their technology to a panel of VCs and industry experts and compete for exciting awards. This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet a host of biotech entrepreneurs, pharma executives and venture […]

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    Location: Baltimore, MD
    Category: Networking, Pava Center, Pitch Competitions
  • May 15

    Social Innovation Lab Showcase 2025

    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 2025 teams will compete for prizes Opportunity to […]

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    Location: Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship
    Category: Pava Center, Pitch Competitions

Events in June 2025

  • Jun 26

    BLCK VC DMV 2025 Summit

    BLCK VC is back with our 2nd Venture Summit, bringing together the sharpest minds in venture capital and the power players who make it all happen. This is more than just an annual summit, it’s where connections spark, insights flow, and inspiration fuels the future of global innovation. ​Sponsors: ​​Brown Rudnick Cooley Foley & Lardner […]

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    Location: Washington, D.C.
    Category: External Events, Funding/Applications, Information Sessions, Networking