Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures

Helping Johns Hopkins inventors and entrepreneurs

University / ResearchSuburban Maryland

About Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures

What it is

Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) helps inventors and entrepreneurs turn Johns Hopkins discoveries into commercial products. Since 2014 it has served as a front door for campus innovators and outside partners, linking the university with industry and government. JHTV reports more than 2,000 technologies available for licensing, more than 140 commercial startups, 43,000 square feet of incubator space and $4.8 billion in venture funding raised by portfolio companies.

What it offers founders

Licensing: companies can license Johns Hopkins technologies through a four step process: engage, evaluate, scope and launch. Available technologies are searchable in the JHTV technology database. See Licensing.
FastForward: a suite of startup resources including legal and accounting support, fundraising help, networking, and turnkey office and wet lab space. Hubs include FastForward 1812 near the medical campus, FastForward R. House in Remington, and FastForward Virtual for ventures not ready for space. See FastForward.
Funding: translational funds for faculty (Cohen, DSAI, Thalheimer and Zizic funds, offered twice per year through one application), help with SBIR and Maryland Innovation Initiative applications, and introductions to angel and venture investors. See Funding.
Cohort programs: Hexcite, a 16 week medical software startup generator; NSF I-Corps customer discovery training; the GEM Fellowship; Pava Center student accelerators; and the Social Innovation Lab, a six month accelerator open to applicants from the greater Baltimore area.

Who it is for

Most JHTV services are built for Johns Hopkins faculty, students, alumni and startups based on Johns Hopkins technology. Outside founders can engage through licensing, corporate partnerships and investor connections. I-Corps is open to community entrepreneurs and the Social Innovation Lab accepts applicants from across greater Baltimore.

How to engage

JHTV is at 1812 Ashland Avenue, Suite 110, Baltimore, MD 21205, main line 410-614-0300. Licensing questions go to the Director of Licensing, and FastForward questions go to the Director of Acceleration and Venture Building, both listed on the program pages. The site does not publish fees for FastForward space. Students should start with the Pava Center.

Why it matters in the DMV ecosystem

JHTV reports more than 140 startups built on Johns Hopkins research, in areas such as drug development, manufacturing, digital health and medical software. It manages licensing of university technology and runs incubator space next to the East Baltimore medical campus. For a founder looking to license a technology, recruit from Hopkins, or build a health company in Baltimore, JHTV is a key first contact.

Programs

FastForward
A coordinated suite of startup resources, including legal and accounting support, fundraising help, networking and turnkey office and lab space in Baltimore innovation hubs.
FastForward 1812
JHTV's flagship innovation hub near the Johns Hopkins schools of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, with office, co-working, conference and wet lab space and shared equipment.
FastForward R. House
An innovation hub in Baltimore's Remington neighborhood near the Homewood campus.
Technology Licensing
A four step process (engage, evaluate, scope, launch) for companies to license Johns Hopkins technologies, with more than 2,000 technologies available.
Translational Funding
Philanthropic, non-dilutive Cohen, DSAI, Thalheimer and Zizic funds for faculty, offered twice per year through a single application.
Startup Funding Support
Help connecting startups with angel and venture investors, plus support for SBIR and Maryland Innovation Initiative applications.
Hexcite
A medical software startup generator: after 16 weeks of programming and mentorship, teams build with JHTV, pilot inside Johns Hopkins and launch a Baltimore startup.
I-Corps
NSF-developed customer discovery training for researchers, faculty, students and community entrepreneurs.
Social Innovation Lab
A six month accelerator for mission-driven ventures, open to applicants from the greater Baltimore area, with sessions online and at the Pava Center.

Who it serves

Johns Hopkins faculty, students, alumni and spinout startups, plus companies and investors seeking to license or invest in Johns Hopkins technologies.

Frequently asked questions

Can a company outside Johns Hopkins license a JHU technology?

Yes. Companies can search the JHTV technology database and contact the licensing team. The process runs through four steps: engage, evaluate, scope and launch.

Do I need a Johns Hopkins affiliation to use JHTV programs?

Many services target Johns Hopkins faculty, students and startups. I-Corps is open to community entrepreneurs, and the Social Innovation Lab is open to applicants from the greater Baltimore area.

Where are the FastForward incubators?

FastForward 1812 is near the East Baltimore medical campus, and FastForward R. House is in Remington near the Homewood campus. FastForward Virtual supports ventures that do not need space yet.

Does JHTV provide startup funding?

JHTV offers translational funds for faculty twice per year and helps startups with SBIR, Maryland Innovation Initiative applications and investor introductions. The site does not list award amounts.

How do I contact JHTV?

Call 410-614-0300 or visit 1812 Ashland Avenue, Suite 110, Baltimore, MD 21205. Program contacts are listed on each program page.