Johns Hopkins FastForward
FastForward is an accelerator at Johns Hopkins that serves as a catalyst for the advancement and commercialization of an array of innovations that are derived both at the University and elsewhere. The goal of FastForward is to help early ventures increase the probability of realizing their potential and bring innovation and life-changing technologies to market. This is accomplished by providing th
Congrats to THREE FastForward startups, Circulomics, PapGene, Inc. and RevolveBiotech who were among the finalists for the 2018 Maryland Incubator Company of the Year Awards Ceremony tonight! The event was hosted by Anchor Point Ventures.
TODAY on WYPR: Tune in to "Midday" with host Tom Hall to hear Christy Wyskiel, senior adviser to the president (JHU) and head of Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, discuss the work The Johns Hopkins University is doing in the realm of small-business incubation and entrepreneurship.
She'll also preview Anchor Ventures' 2018 Maryland Incubator Company of the Year Awards Ceremony happening later that night.
Other co-panelists on the live radio discussion of the state of venture development in Baltimore include Josh Russakis, director of Venture for America/Baltimore, and VFA fellow Floyd Jones (GWU ’15), now with VoloCity.
Listen in at 88.1 FM from noon to 12:45 p.m. TODAY!
06/19/2018
JHTV Newsletter Issue 26 | June 2018 is here!
The end of the academic year is a moment for reflection across campus. This year, Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures saw students from all corners of the University embrace entrepreneurship through the space, funding and programming available at FastForward U. Dozens of social ventures and commercial startups received education through startup programs like TrajectoryNext, the Social Innovation Lab and I-Corps. Faculty across the schools increasingly engaged in industry partnerships to advance their research. FastForward startups raised a record-breaking amount of venture capital and made weekly headlines as they brought Hopkins discoveries closer to the market.
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JHTV Newsletter Issue 26 | June 2018 Recognition poured in, marking another month of JHTV and its ventures receiving well-deserved recognition for groundbreaking work. See the latest awards, accomplishments and more.
03/13/2018
Bayer has a brand new program: The G4A Generator! Open for applications until March 23rd!
Bayer recently launched the U.S. Consumer Health-focused program: G4A Generator.
The G4A Generator is a structured program with an aim to identify and engage valuable partnerships with like-minded healthcare innovators and start-ups to quickly bring self-care innovations to market, making it accessible and achievable for our consumers. It focuses on four specific challenge areas within the Consumer Health division, including:
• Nutrition support
• External pain management
• Improving the sun care experience
• Digital self-care solutions
A number of promising submissions have already come in. Every submission counts in jointly attempting to solve the common barriers that prevent consumers from living better, healthier lives. Finalists will deliver a pitch to a panel of Bayer and industry experts in New York City on May 24 when the winners will receive a cash prize and a Letter of Intent to close a project deal with Bayer.
To learn more: https://www.grants4apps.com/usa/
03/07/2018
“Innovations like ClearMask represent the next generation of medical device entrepreneurs, those with seasoned guidance, that are poised to attract investment, hire employees, and generate revenue,” said Neil Davis of Maryland Technology Development Corporation - TEDCO
TEDCO Accepts ClearMask into mdPACE Program Program connects entrepreneurs and commercialization experts to navigate FDA approval, attract investors and manufacturers
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