Pava Center for Entrepreneurship

Twitter: Discover how to turn challenges into opportunities with Dr. Misti Ushio (JHU WSE ’94) — a leader in biotech, startups, and innovation. Join us for an evening of insight, strategy, and inspiration at the Pava Center on Thursday, November 6 at 5:00 PM.
Register: buff.ly/piNtgv2

162 people. Countless conversations. One unforgettable night.

From finding co-founders to meeting start-up soulmates, the energy in the room was unreal.
If you missed it, don’t worry! Many more events are coming up. Check the link: bit.ly/PavaCenter-E...

Last chance to register for Mix & Match Night—tonight, 5–7pm at the Pava Center! Meet startups, find teammates, and connect with reps from Activate + BII/TEDCO. Don’t miss the networking (and local treats!) Register: bit.ly/Mix_Match_25

The SIL accelerator deadline is TOMORROW! Make sure to get your applications in by 11:59 PM tomorrow. Apply today! bit.ly/Apply-SIL

Mix & Match Night is happening next Tuesday, 5-7 pm at the Pava Center! Connect with representatives from the Hult Prize, XPrize, Activate Fellowship, and the Baltimore Innovation Initiative. Learn what each program offers and how you can get involved. bit.ly/Mix_Match_25

The SIL accelerator deadline is THIS SUNDAY, October 5th, at 11:59PM. Apply today! bit.ly/Apply-SIL

The SIL accelerator deadline is in SIX DAYS! Make sure to get your applications in by October 5th at 11:59PM. Apply today! bit.ly/Apply-SIL

Tues., Oct., 7, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm @ Pava Center
Register here: bit.ly/Mix_Match_25

Is your venture looking for new talent? Consider having a table at our Mix and Match Night event! Just fill out this short form: bit.ly/MixMatch-Table-Fall25

This just in! The Impact Bootcamp this Saturday will now include fireside chats with special guests, Alicia Wilson and John Brothers, to discuss navigating Baltimore's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Register today while space lasts: bit.ly/SIL-Impact-Bootcamp-Fall25

Pro bono office hours are back at the Pava Center! Here are the upcoming office hours for the next two weeks!
Just fill out this short intake form: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Intake
You can check this calendar to see future dates for each mentor: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Calendar-Fall25

Just Announced: Social Innovation Lab accelerator application deadline extended to Sun., Oct. 5 at 11:59 pm! Apply today at bit.ly/Apply-SIL

Katy, the Technology & Entrepreneurship Librarian, will now be available on Thursdays from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Fill out the intake form first: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Fall25-Intake

The Fall ’25 Fuel Accelerator launched with 11 new ventures! Alumni joined to share advice, celebrate community, and even a birthday (happy birthday Saardhak of Veina Vascular!).

Tomorrow at HopHacks, the Pava Center is hosting a rapid prototyping workshop using AI with Robert Wray in Hodson 210 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

We are so excited for this weekend from Sept. 12–14! The Pava Center is hosting a special rapid prototyping workshop using AI THIS Saturday, the 13th, at 11 am in Hodson 210 with Robert Wray (founder of Zero to One AI, WBX, and more). More info: hophacks.com

Creativity flowing at the Pava Center with the Design Cornerstone class 💡

The Pava Center is open 10 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week. Our offices are closed on Labor Day. If you need assistance, please email us at PavaCenter@jh.edu.

Throwback to last week when the Pava Center hosted the famous Blue Key Society! It was a pleasure having you all here.

TEDCO has announced the first round of awardees for the Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) Pilot Program, and 5 of them are JHU students! Talk to us about how to apply to the next round of BII. Email us at PavaCenter@jh.edu.

Read the full story here: buff.ly/Um

We want to congratulate the following JHU students/teams for winning the Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) Pilot Program awards:

Selena Shirkin, Fetal Therapy Technologies
Rebecca Greene, SHARE2D
Anika Mistry, DevMinds
Oriol Cuxart, Sinustim
Ian Ryu, AI Venture Studio Pilot

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Thank you, Peabody, for letting us come to present to your students during Orientation! Our wonderful Student Program Administrator, Deja, will have regular office hours at Peabody starting this semester. More info to follow!

Want to get in on the action happening at the Pava Center? Becoming an operations intern is a great way to get your foot in the door and work with some amazing people. Be sure to apply soon, as these positions fill up quickly! Apply today on JHU's SMILE.

Last week, the Pava Center had the privilege of partnering with the Life Design Lab to host a powerful panel on unlocking resilience for the entire freshman class. We’re thrilled to welcome the Class of 2029—and all of you—into the Fall 2025 semester!

The fuel deadline has been extended! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis through the September 1st deadline. If you are ready now, don't delay--interviews are taking place daily! Apply today: bit.ly/Accelerator_Applications_Fall25

Calling all change makers! Apply today for our Social Innovation Lab accelerator! Find out more information and apply today at bit.ly/Apply-SIL

Updated Pava Center hours for Fall 2025: The Pava Center will be open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closed on weekends until further notice. The Center will also be closed on September 1st (Labor Day). Need assistance? Email us at PavaCenter@jh.edu.

Join us today for our virtual info session about the Social Innovation Lab Accelerator. Register here: bit.ly/SIL_Info_Virtual_25
Can't join us today? Register now for the In-Person Info Session. You can register for the In-Person Info Session here: bit.ly/SIL_info_in-person_25

Our amazing Associate Director, Paul, is tabling at the School of Medicine orientation! Come visit him and learn all about what the Pava Center has to offer.

Are you an entrepreneurship or innovation-related student organization or JHU organization, department, or center? Come to the table at our well-attended open house! Just complete the reservation form: bit.ly/OpenHouse_Fall25_Table

Friday flashback to when our crew swapped the office for the ballpark!