Johns Hopkins University's flagship startup commercialization program, having helped form 150+ companies. Operates multiple locations including Homewood/Stieff Silver and FastForward East at 855 N. Wolfe St. The student-focused FastForward U offers two tracks: Spark (ideation, 9 weeks) and Fuel (validation, 9 weeks), providing resources, mentorship, and workspace for JHU-affiliated entrepreneurs to launch ventures.

A free NSF-funded 4-week customer discovery program designed to help researchers and entrepreneurs validate their technology's commercial potential. Participants must complete 40+ customer discovery interviews. Teams receive a $2,880 grant upon successful completion. Offered quarterly (January, April, July, October). Over 200 JHU teams have participated. JHU serves as a Mid-Atlantic regional hub alongside the University of Maryland.

A 6-month accelerator (January-June) open to all Baltimore-area applicants ages 18+, not limited to JHU affiliates. Accepts a cohort of 15 mission-driven ventures with a focus on social impact. Participants engage in weekly online and in-person sessions at 320 W 29th St, Suite 200, Baltimore. Offers a $5K grant stipend per team and a $15K cohort prize awarded at Demo Day.