Developing a startup into a sustainable business presents unfamiliar challenges. FastForward accelerates the growth of early-stage ventures by providing numerous services to entrepreneurs including legal and support, access to information resources, networking opportunities and more.
FASTFORWARD MEMBER SERVICES
To ensure an effective and productive session, participants are asked to prepare in advance and let your consultant know the topics you want to discuss prior to your session.
Accounting and Tax Resources
30-minute consultation services on business accounting, tax, and audit practices from local firms. Register by emailing Jane Kagen.
Cloud Solutions
30-minute virtual, technical sessions with Microsoft Startups and One Commercial Partnerships team members to discuss cloud computing resources, go-to market strategies, and more. Register by emailing Jane Kagen.
Financial Services
30-minute virtual sessions to meet with Fulton Bank's Financial Corporation’s Life Sciences and Technology Division to discuss banking solutions for life sciences and technology startups. Register by emailing Jane Kagen.
Legal Support
30-minute consultation services from local law firms. Potential opportunities for pro bono support for startup formation. Register by emailing Jane Kagen.
Bloomberg Terminal
Connects decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas. Located at FastForward 1812, this service is generously donated by the Bloomberg Philanthropies and allows FastForward members to monitor and analyze real-time market data. Sign up by emailing Julie Simon.
TEDCO Market Search Database Terminal
Supplied and supported by TEDCO, the terminal in FastForward 1812 provides entrepreneurs access to market intelligence for the life sciences sector, analyses of customer needs, insights into emerging technologies and more. This feature is available to all entrepreneurs, regardless of their affiliation with FastForward. Sign up by emailing Julie Simon.
SBIR Office Hours
The generous support of BioHealth Innovation allows JHTV to offer SBIR office hours at FastForward 1812. This service allows entrepreneurs to learn more about the SBIR process, the requirements necessary for an R&D to be funded by this program and the possibility of having some prepared consulting support to improve draft funding applications.
Commercial Real Estate
Through FastForward, members are offered pro-bono consulting services for real estate needs, including but not limited to strategic planning, budgeting, site selection and lease or purchase negotiation in addition to the coordination of advisors and vendors for space design, construction services and move-in.
Laboratory Equipment and Services
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.
Equipment Financing and Capital Preservation
CSC Leasing Company provides equipment leasing services for startup, emerging-growth and enterprise level companies. They can help companies obtain the equipment they need to achieve their business goals at the lowest possible cost, which allows entrepreneurs to conserve equity capital and bank facilities for mission critical growth and operating initiatives.
Want to learn more?
If you have questions about any of our support services, please feel free to contact us for further information.
