News

Alumnae Mecca McDonald and Mia Dunn go viral with their Mo.Na. Gems bioplastic jewelry.

The test, being developed by a research team led by Johns Hopkins engineer Ishan Barman, is seen as an alternative to current rapid tests that require blood draws

Meet the recent Johns Hopkins graduates who dreamed up an edible burrito tape, propelling them to national media attention in the process

“We are pleased to continue helping Whiting School of Engineering faculty advance their cutting-edge research,” says Neil Cohen, who is also the founder of venture capital firm Emerald Development Managers.

“While FastForward U has its own pitch competitions and events, we also serve as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship for all Johns Hopkins students."

ReBokeh, a student startup developing an app to increase accessibility for the visually impaired, took the $20,000 top prize at FastForward U’s Fuel accelerator Demo Day on April 14.

A collaboration between two Johns Hopkins University student startups makes tote bags from recycled plastics.

FastForward U dispersed its first set of microgrants to 10 teams of student entrepreneurs. The funds are designed to enable students to test their ideas, build prototypes or launch pilot projects.

Selected student startup teams will receive a $5,000 grant, plus mentorship and additional services.

A number of local movers and shakers with ties to Johns Hopkins have landed on the “40 Under 40” list published by the Baltimore Business Journal.

Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures and the Ralph S. O’Connor Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Fund has provided funding for six student startups to develop and launch their tech platforms.

Ten local startups will get a boost through this year’s Social Innovation Lab run by Johns Hopkins University. The finalists, announced this week, range in focus from telemedicine and teacher burnout to revitalizing Baltimore’s vacant lots.