Ignite Fund
The Ignite Fund from Johns Hopkins University provides targeted support for student-led ventures to complete key scientific or research tasks that advance their projects.
Funder: Johns Hopkins University
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted throughout the academic year)
Funding Amounts: Typically $1,000 per award; one award per venture per academic year
Summary: Supports Johns Hopkins student entrepreneurs with targeted funding for specific, discrete tasks that advance their ventures.
Key Information: Only ventures with at least one current JHU student founder are eligible; repeat awards not allowed in the same academic year.
Description
The Ignite Fund is an internal funding opportunity at Johns Hopkins University designed to empower student entrepreneurs by providing targeted financial support for specific, well-defined tasks that will drive meaningful progress in their ventures. The fund aims to help student-led teams overcome immediate challenges at pivotal moments during the academic year, fostering innovation and practical problem-solving within the JHU student community. The funding is intended for a single, discrete milestone that can significantly advance the venture.
