Johns Hopkins University

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About Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University was the first university in the Western Hemisphere based on the European research institution, with a mission both to teach and to advance human knowledge through discovery. Its establishment revolutionized U.S. higher education. Today, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in education, research and patient care. It ranks first among U.S. universities in winning federal research and development funds.

The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University

The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University works to advance public sector innovation across the globe by marrying cutting-edge practice with world-class research to transform the culture of government, deliver exceptional results for residents, and inspire trust in public service.

Launched in 2021 in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies and Johns Hopkins University, the Center is home to new and active programs like the Bloomberg Cities Network, Cities of Service, i-teams, and Innovation Training that help advance cities across the globe.

Since 2021, the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation has brought research, technical assistance, and training programs in proven approaches for impact to 216 global cities, improving the lives of millions of people around the world.