Clone of Final Impact Survey - Ward Infinity

  • Success Capital to Scale Your Impact 

    Applications are open for the 2026 Johns Hopkins Ward Infinity (JHWI)  Impact Accelerator, a 16-week, in-person, equity-free program for community-rooted ventures tackling critical health and environmental challenges. JHWI works with early-stage teams, not solo entrepreneurs, building scalable, mission-driven solutions across the Washington, D.C. Metro Region.  

    Why Apply?

    • Johns Hopkins Expertise:  Learn from leading professors and experts. Work with Carey Business School students and AI specialists on your venture.
    • Partnership-Ready Mentorship: Pair with industry executives to turn solutions into investment-ready businesses.
    • AI Integration: Learn, use, and build with AI tools tailored to your venture
    • $12k in Non-Dilutive Funding: Get capital to grow, without giving up equity. Gain up to $35K in prizes by pitching your venture. 
    • DC Region Focus: Join a cohort dedicated to local and global impact.
    • Investment Incubator: Learn and compete to manage $10K investment fund

    Apply Now - May 1 to June 15, 2026

  • Section 1: Admissions and Fellowship Criteria

    Please review the following checklist and Frequently Asked Questions to ensure your venture aligns with our mission and requirements before starting your application.

  • Section 1.5: Frequently Asked Questions

    Please read through this document to review FAQ's about the application process, accelerator components, and in-depth explanation of companies we are looking to support with this program. 

     

    Review these Frequently Asked Questions Before Applying

  • Section 2: Venture Details

    Please provide the following details for your company.

  • What overarching category best applies to your venture's mission?*
  • Entity Type*
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  • Section 3: Founding Team

    A minimum of 2 committed founding team members is required to participate in the JHWI Accelerator. (Only one member however, needs to be in person in DC). 

  • Primary Founder Information

  • Which DC Ward, or area in the DMV, do you reside in ?*
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  • Secondary Leadership Member Information

  • Which DC Ward, or area in the DMV, do you reside in ?*
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  • Section 4: Stage and Traction

    Please provide insight into the stage of your venture.

  • What stage is your venture in?*
  • What is your venture's revenue status? *
  • Have you raised external funding? ( pitch competitions, grants, angel, VC, etc.)*
  • What are your strongest points of traction so far? (You can select more than one.)*

  • Section 5: Technology and AI

    Given our collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Center for Digital Health & AI (CDHAI), we seek ventures with the capacity and commitment to integrate technology and AI at a meaningful level. 

  • How does your venture currently use technology? (Including AI/ML).*
  • Does your team include someone with technical or data experience?*

  • Section 6: Pitch Deck Submission

    Please respond to these questions in a pitch deck that is a meximum of 15 slides. Make sure to respond to the questions directly on the slides. You can submit it as a pdf, ppt, or link below.

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  • Section 7: JHWI Program Fit

    You're almost done with the application! Here are just a few more questoins to fill before you can submit your work. 

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  • How did you hear about our application?*
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