HopStart Cohort No. 3

About

A startup accelerator program designed for Johns Hopkins students, offering mentorship, resources, and the opportunity to pitch to industry leaders. Participants will engage in a structured process to refine their business ideas and develop comprehensive business plans using the LivePlan platform. The program culminates in a competition day where teams can showcase their innovations to potential investors and industry experts.

Benefits

• 💼Mentorship
  Access to guidance from industry professionals
• 🎤Pitch Opportunity
  Chance to present ideas to industry leaders
• 📚Resource Access
  Utilization of resources for developing a business plan

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Johns Hopkins student
• Teams must complete both rounds of Stage 1 to advance to Stage 2
• Teams must use the LivePlan platform for business plan creation

Participation Commitments

• Must complete both rounds of Stage 1 by deadlines
• Attend competition day on April 24, 2026
• Submit a 3-minute video pitch and written responses for Round 1 by February 18, 2026

Target Region

United States

Target Sector

All sectors