Up to $10,000.
No equity. No strings.
Who can apply
JHU affiliation is the only hard requirement. We back current students and alumni, solo founders and teams, across all industries.
You're a fit if…
- At least one founder is a current JHU student or alum
- Building at the pre-seed stage
- Willing to engage through the diligence process
What we evaluate
- Team strength
- Market size
- Product & technology
- GTM strategy & traction
- Competitive moat
- Exit potential
From application to funding.
Apply
Submit your application through our website during an open sprint. We accept applications during the first few weeks of the fall and spring semesters.
Screen
HopStone partners and analysts review applications for eligibility and send out requests for initial pitch meetings over Zoom.
Pitch
Initial pitch meetings are conducted over Zoom with a small group of analysts. Selected founders then pitch live to the full HopStone team.
Fund
Investment decisions are finalized with advisory board feedback. Capital is deployed through PaymentWorks.
Ready to Connect?
Reach out to us directly or follow our LinkedIn for the next funding cycle open date.