Social Innovation Lab
About the program · 1 linked sources
6-month social venture accelerator (January-June) supporting mission-driven for-profit and nonprofit ventures. Administered by the Pava Center. Open to JHU affiliates and Baltimore community members (no JHU affiliation required). Focus on ventures addressing pressing social challenges.
Also known as: JHU SIL
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-24); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
$15,000
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Community Facing
Last activity
2026-06-24
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Application and Timing
Annual cycle, January-June. Weekly sessions, monthly in-person SuperSaturdays. Applications typically open in fall.
Participants
15-member cohort. Open to individuals and teams. Anyone over 18 living in, focused on, or planning to launch in the Baltimore area. Applicants should have been working on their idea for at least six months.
Funding and Equity
$5,000 grant stipend upon program completion, plus opportunity to win $15,000 cohort prize at SIL Showcase. Non-dilutive grant funding. No equity taken.
Recent Activity
2025-2026 cohort: 13 founders tackling mobility, workforce development, housing, education, and creative economies. Spring 2026 showcase held at Pava Center. Past showcases have connected founders with funders and ecosystem partners.
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Evidence
Program page documents structure, eligibility, funding, and timeline. News articles confirm active cohorts and showcase events.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Social Innovation Lab at Johns Hopkins University.
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