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Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures
Also known as: JHTV, JHU Tech Transfer
Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD
Central technology transfer and commercialization office for Johns Hopkins University. Serves as the front door for campus innovators and external partners. Manages the full lifecycle of research commercialization from invention disclosure through licensing and startup formation.
Quick fit check
- Indirect support only
- Equity terms vary
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
Varies by investment
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-24
High confidence
Key Metrics
- 2,000+ technologies available for licensing
- 130+ commercial startups
- $4.8B venture funding raised by portfolio companies
- 43,000 sq ft incubator space (FastForward)
- 70+ active research collaborations
Services
- Technology Transfer: Invention disclosures, patent prosecution, patent portfolio management, MTAs, NDAs, licensing negotiations.
- Corporate Partnerships: Industry collaboration front door, sponsored research agreements, strategic partnerships.
- FastForward: Physical incubator with startup support services, mentorship, funding access.
- Pava Center: Student and community entrepreneurship (separate program note).
- Commercialization Academy: Paid 2-year fellowship for students in tech transfer.
- JHTV Digital Library: Educational content on commercialization, IP, startup formation.
- TechConnect: Non-dilutive funding discovery platform.
- Cohort-Based Programs: Collaborative peer-driven programs for early-stage ventures.
Activity & Impact
Active and well-resourced with consistent annual performance. FY 2025 annual report available. Extensive portfolio of startups spanning life sciences, medical devices, digital health, engineering, and software. Equity taken through licensing agreements with startup equity provisions.
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FastForward Incubator (JHTV)
**URL:** https://ventures.jhu.edu/programs-services/fastforward/ **Capture date:** 2026-06-24 **Method:** Web fetch Physical incubator for JHU-affiliated tech startups. Two locations: FastForward 1812 (flagship, near medical campus, 17,000 sq ft startup labs + 8,000 sq ft hub + 12,000 sq ft JHTV office, wet/dry labs, shared equipment) and FastForward R. House (Remington near Homewood campus). Total: 43,000 sq ft incubator space. 150+ portfolio companies. Services: mentorship, funding access (grants to Series A), legal/accounting support, networking, educational webinars, pitch practice office hours, support services (legal, tax, accounting, HR, payroll, grant writing, investor relations). TechConnect non-dilutive funding platform. Rolling applications. Designed $7.56M construction project (2017).
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Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV)
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Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV)
# Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) Central tech transfer and commercialization office. 2,000+ technologies for licensing, 130+ commercial startups, $4.8B venture funding raised, 43,000 sq ft incubator space, 70+ active research collaborations. Houses FastForward incubator (two locations, 150+ portfolio companies), Technology Transfer, Corporate Partnerships, Commercialization Academy, Digital Library, TechConnect funding platform.
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