
Join us for the Impact+Innovation Forum - our annual "demo day" event - and hear from our cohort of emerging social enterprises as they share their innovative work addressing challenges in the areas of medicine, food, community, and technology.
Also hear from acclaimed social innovator David Green, recognized for his work globally.
The Social Innovation Lab at Johns Hopkins University catalyzes innovative approaches to pressing social issues in Baltimore and beyond.
Keynote Speaker
David Green, MacArthur Fellow and SIL Innovator-in-Residence
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Hear from Social Innovation Lab's 2014-15 cohort of emerging social ventures:
J.J. Reidy, Julie Buisson, Mark Verdecia
Urban Pastoral
Building Baltimore’s first commercial-scale, urban hydroponic farm
Tatiana Rypinski, Neil Rens, Ned Samson, Ryan Walter, and teamAezon
Creating a device and companion smartphone app to test for multiple illnesses and conditions from sleep apnea to diabetes, without the assistance of a physician
Anwesha MajumderMustard Seed Pillow
Redesigning a centuries-old pillow to support proper infant skull development
Aaron Chang, Hanh Le, Allie Sibole, Monica RexRetinEye
Pairing traditional ophthalmic lenses with a smartphone app using new image technology to support low-cost Glaucoma screenings where traditional screening machines aren’t easily accessible
Richard Shi, Seal-Bin Han, Jordan MatelskyShapeU
Harnessing the power of teamwork and social networking to help individuals exercise more and meet their health goals
Justin FalconeGreen Roof Tech
Developing a new type of green roof that aims to be lighter in weight, more affordable, more energy-efficient than traditional green roof designs
Rome ChopraWalkThrough
Helping Internet novices, especially the elderly, stay connected to their communities and families via a digital tool that helps conduct basic functions such as email, online banking, and social media
Elana Stroud, Camilla DohlmanNeighborhood Watch App
Providing a digital platform for Baltimore residents to bring attention to issues in their neighborhoods
Kevin Burns, M.D.Critical Access Fellowship
Creating a pathway for new doctors to work and learn in hospitals serving rural and Native American communities