Past Idea to Industry Seminars

Learn to engage investors and build financial momentum, whether you're seeking your first investment or scaling your funding strategy. This seminar, led by Deborah Hemingway, PhD, guides you in navigating investor relations and securing startup funding.

Innovation’s impact begins with strong intellectual property protection. Led by Vincent Carbone, J.D., this session guides faculty, students, and entrepreneurs through the patent landscape, highlighting Johns Hopkins’ support from technology transfer to commercialization.

As federal funding declines, competition for state funding will intensify. This in-depth session led by MII Executive Director, Abi Kulshreshtha, PhD will cover two of the state’s most powerful early-stage innovation support programs, detailing funding pathways, eligibility criteria, and key tips for navigating the application process.

A high-level overview of the venture capital ecosystem while learning about current trends in the market and how it impacts investors. Led by Brian Meltzer, this session delves into various types of investments including preferred stock, convertible promissory notes, SAFE, common stock, and KISS. He also discuss term sheets and the crucial role of law firms in the formation of startup companies, particularly in angel and VC raises.