HJF Innovation Ecosystem

From Concept to Commercialization

The HJF Innovation Ecosystem provides enhanced support across the continuum of military medical innovation to accelerate the availability of relevant medical products and services to our nation's warfighters, veterans, and civilians.

The Innovation Ecosystem is a formal partnership framework that connects DoD medical research labs and treatment facilities, biomedical and biotechnology companies, private investment and regional economic development entities, all in support of the advanced development and commercialization of military medical innovations.

Convene, Connect, Collaborate...

This community of stakeholders is actively engaged in a sustainable process that supports the continual innovation of technology to advance military medicine. 


As the integrator, HJF connects the appropriate stakeholders from diverse sectors to move promising innovations to commercialization.

Ecosystem Integrators

Ecosystem Support:

Events & Programming

HJF-hosted events and programming provide opportunities that foster partnerships within the innovation ecosystem and support the education, collaboration and funding of its stakeholders in their effort to commercialize military relevant innovations.

Collaborative Opportunities:

  • Ecosystem Networking and Partnership Events 
  • Working with DoD/Military Medical-focused Programming 
  • Entrepreneurial Education & Training 
  • HJF Innovation Labs Incubator/Accelerator Programs

Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC)

HJF is developing an IAC to include thought leaders and subject matter experts from amongst the stakeholders of the Innovation Ecosystem who possess an interest and expertise in the translation and transition of medical innovations. The Committee will advise HJF on mission-driven commercialization projects and investments.

If you are interested in becoming a member or would like to participate in the HJF IAC in another way,
please contact the HJF Tech Transfer Team.

HJF Innovation Partners

HJF Innovation Ecosystem in the News
  • TEDCO’s Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) and HJF Kick-Off New Innovation Initiative

    A Pop-up Event was hosted by HJF and TEDCO’s Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) to kick-off the HJF Innovation Ecosystem which facilitates a pathway to commercialize products and services that will improve the health of both our military and civilian populations. 

    Using its unique position as a congressionally authorized nonprofit that advances military medicine, HJF is collaborating with similarly focused organizations to accelerate innovation for the benefit of military service members and civilians alike. 

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  • HJF Signs First MoU with Healthcare Innovation Company Based in the UK

    HJF recently signed a MoU with EEE Corp Group, a leading healthcare and health-tech innovation support company based in the United Kingdom. This strategic collaboration aims to connect their expertise, resources, and networks to foster cross-border research and development between the United States and United Kingdom.

    The MoU is part of an innovation ecosystem initiative at HJF to accelerate the development of important medical innovations for the military medical community.

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