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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Grounded in Baltimore, with an eye toward the world, the Pava 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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View All NewsCommunity and Collaboration Shine in SIL 2024-2025 Showcase
The Social Innovation Lab (SIL) at Johns Hopkins University concluded its 2024-2025 cohort, which was announced in November 2024, and took place throughout the spring semester. The showcase event celebrated innovation, resilience, and community-driven impact. From reimagining parole re-entry to empowering young women through dance, the evening spotlighted the diverse ventures that emerged from this year’s […]
Student invention wins top prize at ASME Innovation Showcase
A device created by Johns Hopkins engineering students to help infants with nerve injuries wins top honor at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Innovation Showcase
2025 PVF and I&E Challenge Winners Redefine What’s Possible
The President’s Venture Fellowship and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge represent a cornerstone of our institution’s commitment to fostering groundbreaking ideas and empowering the next generation of changemakers. These awards not only provide vital support and recognition to student innovators but also catalyze transformative ventures that address real-world challenges. For the third year, two promising startups […]






