Featured Programs
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge
A variety of student award opportunities in a single application for upper-level teams to work on their ventures over the coming year, including monthly cohort meetings.
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Kindling
Pre-accelerator for entrepreneurs who want an introduction to the innovation landscape.
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Social Innovation Lab
Designed for mission-driven startups working towards a solution with a stated social or environmental impact.
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Summer Incubator
A six-week, co-working experience for student ventures ready to take a “deep dive” into building their startups.
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Empowering Student, Alumni, and Community Ventures
Featured Ventures
Grounded in Baltimore, with an eye toward the world, the Center convenes diverse stakeholders and resources. We support founders creating value and opportunity; anyone from the curious to the committed is encouraged to plug in and access funding, support, and more.
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The Pava Center offers a range of funding opportunities, from seed grants to scaling support. Whether you're just getting started or ready to grow, we’ll help you take the next step with confidence.
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Featured Articles
View All NewsStudent startups take center stage at HopStart
Teams from across the university pitched plans for a personal safety device worn on a shoe, an AI platform to cut medical bills, a navigational system for people with blindness or low vision, and more
Johns Hopkins entrepreneurship hub rededicated to alum and CEO Pava LaPere
The Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship, formerly FastForward U, held its rededication ceremony on April 6






