JHU Social Innovation Lab Showcase

Where innovation meets impact - discover the ventures shaping Baltimore’s future!

Carefully selected from a competitive pool of 190+ applications, the 13 ventures in the 2025–2026 Johns Hopkins University Social Innovation Lab cohort are dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing our community. From ventures improving health through screening tests and medical translation to organizations supporting returning citizens with housing and case management, these innovators are driving meaningful change across Baltimore.

Join us for an inspiring evening at the Pava Center for Entrepreneurship, where you’ll hear firsthand from these ventures as they present their impactful work. The showcase will feature live pitches, opportunities to connect with founders and community leaders, and a chance to support your favorite ventures.

Event Details:

• Date: May 14, 2026
• Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM, with the event commencing at 8:30 PM EDT
• Location: The Pava Center for Entrepreneurship, 320 W 29th St #200, Baltimore, MD 21211
• Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/social-innovation-lab-showcase-2025-2026-cohort

Featured Ventures:

• The Fair Transitions Standards Forum
• Cypher
• Dari Health
• Crew Call
• Dirtbag Goods
• AriWellness
• Storytime AI
• I Got Drive
• Ovelia Health
• Afya Counseling and Wellness
• HealthLink 360
• Mavrik Village
• Reentragent

We invite you to join us for an evening of inspiration and innovation as we hear firsthand about the transformative work happening here in Baltimore. The showcase will also feature live pitches and networking opportunities. The cohort will be competing for more than $30k in cohort prizes, including $10k in audience prizes all attendees can vote for. Please RSVP at your earliest convenience to secure your place for this event.

For further information or questions, please feel free to reach out at jwu256@jh.edu.

Please note: Transportation for this event is not provided by UMBC.