Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) supports the commercialization of university technology through technology licensing, the development of sponsored research agreements and venture creation. JHTV serves as a business advisor to investigators at all ten schools of the university whose research has commercial potential and provides a set of specific resources to aid them, including intellectual property (IP) protection, technology analysis, marketing and licensing support, translational and venture funding support, physical space though its FastForward innovation hubs, and professional services (e.g. mentorship, pro bono legal and accounting services, and educational programming).The Acceleration team at JHTV was created to scout, cultivate, and manage