Social Innovation Lab at Johns Hopkins University

The Pava Center will be closing at 5 pm today for Fall Recess. The center will then be closed from Saturday, 11/23, to Sunday, 12/01. We will reopen on Monday, December 2nd at 10 am. We hope you have a restful break and look forward to seeing you when we reopen.

Sunday is your last chance to apply for the SIL 2024-25 Cohort. Apply and find out more information at bit.ly/Apply-SIL

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Calling all Baltimore social entrepreneurs, whether you are part of JHU or not! We aim to see mission-driven ventures develop into thriving ventures with measurable impacts. The application deadline is now Sunday, September 29th, at 11:59 pm. Please visit our website for more information and to access the application: bit.ly/Apply-SIL

At the dedication of the Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship, we asked innovators and guests to provide advice to our entrepreneurs. Watch the full video at bit.ly/PavaCenter-Advice.

Are you a Baltimore changemaker on your founder’s journey? This opportunity is for you! Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners, and discover valuable resources for Baltimore social entrepreneurs. Local food is provided! Register now while space is available: https://lnkd.in/eYCvReqn

Looking to kick-off your big idea for our city? Want help scaling up? Are you a Baltimore changemaker on your founder’s journey? This opportunity is for you! Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners, and discover valuable resources for Baltimore social entrepreneurs. Join the Social Innovation Lab for our biannual Impact Bootcamp on September 21 from 10:00 to 12:00 PM ET at the Pava Center for Entrepreneurship. We will explore best practices for asset mapping, engaging local policymakers, and leveraging the legislative landscape to better position your organization for success. Local refreshments will be provided. Register at https://lnkd.in/eYCvReqn

The Director of the Pava Center's Social Innovation Lab, the wonderful Anthony Watters, is going to be speaking on a panel called "The State of Baltimore Tech and Innovation: From Youth to Startups" during the Industry Social Club Networking Happy Hour TOMORROW, August 28 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eKMMHBTd

The Pava Center for Entrepreneurship hours are Monday through Friday from 10 am to 10 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm. Yes, that's right—we are open from 10 am to 10 pm all week until the last day of classes. We will be closed : 9/2 - Labor Day 11/23 - 12/1 - Fall Recess Whenever JHU is closed for holidays or inclement weather.

Hours for Fall 2024: From 8/24 to 12/6.Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm. The Pava Center will be closed on 9/2 for Labor Day and from 11/23 - 12/1 for Fall Recess. Remember that the Pava Center is closed whenever JHU is closed, including holidays and inclement weather.

Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program from the Maryland Department of Commerce: Funding & Incentives applications open in late August. https://lnkd.in/eY-_c3xT