

Baltimore Health Tech Startup Symposium, Hosted by the NSF I-Corps Hub Mid-Atlantic Region
Baltimore is a nationally recognized hub for Health Tech innovation — powered by world-class research, entrepreneurial talent, and a collaborative investment community.
Join the NSF I-Corps Mid-Atlantic Hub, led by the University of Maryland and in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, George Washington University, Penn State, Howard University, and other leading research institutions, for a high-impact networking event spotlighting the Baltimore Health Tech ecosystem.
Date: May 1, 2026
Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Location: The Garage at R. House (301 W. 29th Street, Baltimore)
Opening Remarks: Myra Norton, Head of Innovation, Startup and Ecosystem Acceleration, Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV)
Panel: From Idea to Impact: What it Really Takes to Launch a Health Tech Company in Maryland
Moderator: Edmund Pendleton, Innovation Expert and Educator, and NSF I-Corps Mid-AtlHub Lead Instructor
Therese Canares, CEO and Founder, CurieDx
Mantej Singh, CTO and Co-founder, Modelus
Michael Haney, Finance Executive, formerly with Apple and Dell
Elizabeth Mazhari, Investment & Ecosystem Engagement Officer, TEDCO
What You’ll Gain
Strategic Connections
Meet 100+ founders, biotech executives, investors, mentors, and research leaders.
Ecosystem Insight
Hear from successful CEOs, startup founders, investors, and public officials about why Baltimore is a powerful place to build and scale a Health Tech company.
Practical Perspective
Learn how programs like NSF I-Corps help researchers and entrepreneurs move innovations from lab to market.
Visibility & Opportunity
Position yourself within a growing network committed to advancing biotech, health innovation, and translational research in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Who Should Attend
Health Tech entrepreneurs and startup teams
Biotech and health innovation executives
Investors and venture partners
University researchers and tech transfer leaders
Economic development and public-sector leaders
Mentors and ecosystem builders