Up to $10,000.
No equity. No strings.
$10KMax grant per startup
0%Equity taken
2×Sprints per year
25Companies funded
$10KMax grant per startup
0%Equity taken
2×Sprints per year
25Companies funded
$10KMax grant per startup
0%Equity taken
2×Sprints per year
25Companies funded
$10KMax grant per startup
0%Equity taken
2×Sprints per year
25Companies funded
Who can apply
JHU affiliation is the only hard requirement. We back current students and alumni, solo founders and teams, across all industries.
From application to funding.
01
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.
02
Screen
HopStone partners and analysts review applications for eligibility and send out requests for initial pitch meetings over Zoom.
03
Pitch
Initial pitch meetings are conducted over Zoom with a small group of analysts. Selected founders then pitch live to the full HopStone team.
04
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.