--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship (20) description: Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (20) --- [![University of Delaware](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/HPE_Jan2017/logo.png?width=168&height=70&name=logo.png "University of Delaware")](http://udel.edu) #### Horn Entrepreneurship # [Stories & Updates](https://horn.udel.edu) ### [Introducing the 2023 Blue Hen 17 & 43 Award Winners](https://horn.udel.edu/introducing-the-2023-blue-hen-17-43-award-winners) Horn Entrepreneurship and the Lerner College of Business and Economics are thrilled to announce the prestigious recipients of the 2023 Blue Hen 17&43 Awards. Recognizing that economic growth depends on the creation of new businesses, this year’s Blue Hen 17&43 Awards focused strictly on the most promising new businesses. This annual accolade, which was established in 2017, celebrates the University of Delaware’s rich history of leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship by recognizing exceptional early-stage startups led by Blue Hen entrepreneurs. The 17 ventures honored in this year's awards exemplify the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurial excellence within our community. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/introducing-the-2023-blue-hen-17-43-award-winners) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • November 14, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Hen Hatch 2023: A Celebration of Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-2023-a-celebration-of-entrepreneurship) After careful consideration, Horn Entrepreneurship has selected the finalists for Hen Hatch, the University of Delaware’s premier startup competition held annually.  The entries this year show a wide array of students passionate about entrepreneurship, coming from a variety of colleges, majors, and interests. As difficult as the teams made it for our judges to come to a decision, we have successfully narrowed it down to a few especially promising innovators that we are excited to highlight in the final round. Students, alumni, and other community members interested in watching the Hen Hatch final round can [register for the event to reserve a seat or watch from home via a live stream.](http://hornentr.com/2023HenHatch) [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-2023-a-celebration-of-entrepreneurship) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • November 06, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [The 2023 Fall Pitch Party: A Showcase of Entrepreneurial Spirit](https://horn.udel.edu/the-2023-fall-pitch-party-a-showcase-of-innovation-and-entrepreneurial-spirit) The Fall Pitch Party, hosted by the Entrepreneurship Club and Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware, brought a night filled with creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit on October 25th at the Venture Development Center. The annual competition, which was Halloween-themed this year, serves as a platform for budding entrepreneurs to share their game-changing ideas and receive feedback from a panel of experienced entrepreneurs.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/the-2023-fall-pitch-party-a-showcase-of-innovation-and-entrepreneurial-spirit) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • November 01, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) ### [September Horn Hen of the Month: Olivia Jin](https://horn.udel.edu/september-horn-hen-of-the-month-olivia-jin) The Horn Hen of the month article series is a series dedicated to highlighting Horn Entrepreneurship students that are inspiring others and impacting their community. One nominated Horn student will be chosen each month and a written feature will document their hard work and progress as they go through their time at Horn, within our community and beyond. The winning student will also receive a gift card and a Horn Hen of the Month certificate. To nominate a student, fill out [this Google form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvJ3l_wE03x4Apui0kRgKtr0EqGUcUOPON2iCgs8vAPdFqgA/viewform). Any student involved with Horn Entrepreneurship is eligible to be nominated. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/september-horn-hen-of-the-month-olivia-jin) by [McKinley Lynn](https://horn.udel.edu/author/mckinley-lynn) • October 20, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs), [Horn Hen of the Month](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/horn-hen-of-the-month) ### [REEF@UD Tackles Coastal Resilience at Eco Entrepreneurship Design Sprint](https://horn.udel.edu/reefud-tackles-coastal-resilience-at-eco-entrepreneurship-design-sprint) On October 6th and 7th, University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship hosted the REEF@UD Eco Entrepreneurship Design Sprint, a special event that brought together innovative minds to address the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on coastal regions. The event, titled "Shoring Up Against Climate Change: Design for Coastal Resilience," showcased the power of entrepreneurial thinking in finding sustainable solutions to protect vulnerable coastal communities. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/reefud-tackles-coastal-resilience-at-eco-entrepreneurship-design-sprint) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • October 18, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [Horn After 10: Kenny Eck](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-after-10-kenny-eck) Kenny Eck started his first company when he was just 7, and his sixth startup hits a huge milestone this year: a consistent revenue stream, along with plans for a physical office and new services. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-after-10-kenny-eck) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 12, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [10 Year Anniversary](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/10-year-anniversary) ### [Horn After 10: Garry Johnson III](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-after-10-garry-johnson-iii) His father and stepmother, both pharmacists, wanted Garry Johnson III to have a well-paying, stable career in healthcare. His 2017 University of Delaware bachelor of science in kinesiology and exercise science, leading to a career as a physical therapist, filled the bill, but then he had to have The Talk.  He had discovered entrepreneurship and wanted to pivot. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-after-10-garry-johnson-iii) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 10, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [careers](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/careers), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [10 Year Anniversary](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/10-year-anniversary) ### [Shoring Up Against Climate Change: Join the REEF@UD Eco Entrepreneurship Design Sprint](https://horn.udel.edu/shoring-up-against-climate-change-join-the-reefud-eco-entrepreneurship-design-sprint) In the face of an ever-escalating climate crisis, the need for innovative solutions has never been more critical. Now, more than ever, we require a dynamic, multidisciplinary approach to tackle the pressing challenges posed by climate change. The University of Delaware's REEF@UD Eco Entrepreneurship program invites scientists, engineers, policy makers, entrepreneurs, artists, and anyone eager to make a difference to join us in a two-day Eco Sprint dedicated to developing creative solutions for coastal resilience in Delaware and beyond.The sprint, titled Shoring Up Against Climate Change: Design for Coastal Resilience, will be hosted Friday, Oct. 6, from 4pm to 8pm & Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10am to 2pm at the Venture Development Center. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/shoring-up-against-climate-change-join-the-reefud-eco-entrepreneurship-design-sprint) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • September 29, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [Horn After 10: Greg Harder and Morgan Young](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-after-10-greg-harder-and-morgan-young) In 2018, Greg Harder [earned](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-harder-a85501107/)a bachelor of science in marketing at the University of Delaware, and Morgan Young [earned](https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-young-297108a6) a bachelor’s degree in fashion and apparel design. And through their exposure to entrepreneurship at Horn Entrepreneurship, they have combined their degrees to nurture [andagain](https://andagainco.com/), a sustainable luxury fashion label that they co-founded in 2016, starting with hand-distressed jeans. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-after-10-greg-harder-and-morgan-young) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 13, 2023 ### [Unleash Your Startup Dreams: Why You Should Apply for Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/unleash-your-startup-dreams-why-you-should-apply-for-hen-hatch) When it comes to nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit, few programs can rival Horn Entrepreneurship’s prestigious startup funding competition known as Hen Hatch. For years, Hen Hatch has been the launchpad for [countless innovative ideas and fledgling businesses](https://horn.udel.edu/progress-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-hen-hatchs-final-round), transforming them into thriving ventures. With the Hen Hatch [application period open from now until September 20th](https://my.reviewr.com/s2/site/Hen_Hatch_Startup_Funding_Competition_2023), if you're a UD student with entrepreneurial aspirations, here's why you should consider applying for this remarkable opportunity. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/unleash-your-startup-dreams-why-you-should-apply-for-hen-hatch) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • September 12, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/page/1) […](https://horn.udel.edu/page/15) [18](https://horn.udel.edu/page/18) [19](https://horn.udel.edu/page/19) 20 [21](https://horn.udel.edu/page/21) [22](https://horn.udel.edu/page/22) […](https://horn.udel.edu/page/25) [61](https://horn.udel.edu/page/61) ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [entrepreneurship (247)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship) - [community (225)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) - [students (161)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) - [alumni (119)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) - [startups (118)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) - [awards (116)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards) - [events (102)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events) - [innovation (96)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) - [success stories (90)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories) - [resources (83)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) - [enrichment (82)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment) - [competition (66)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition) - [Summer Founders (51)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) - [social entrepreneurship (49)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship) - [pitching (48)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching) - [opportunities (46)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities) - [careers (43)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/careers) - [entrepreneurship and science (42)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science) - [pre college (41)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college) - [women entrepreneurs (38)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs) - [leadership (35)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) - [Hen Hatch (33)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) - [future of work (31)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work) - [pitch party (29)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) - [Insider (28)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/insider) - [educators (27)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) - [technology (25)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology) - [VentureOn (23)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon) - [startup advice (23)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice) - [equity (22)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/equity) - [pre-accelerator (22)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator) - [commercialization (20)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) - [environment (20)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) - [research (17)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research) - [demo day (16)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/demo-day) - [entrepreneurship and the arts (16)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-the-arts) - [Siegfried (13)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/siegfried) - [internships (13)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/internships) - [10 Year Anniversary (11)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/10-year-anniversary) - [DIF (10)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif) - [Horn Hen of the Month (8)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/horn-hen-of-the-month) - [The Horn Team (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/the-horn-team) - [government (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/government) - [pivoting (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pivoting) - [REEF@UD (6)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/reefud) - [HDFS (4)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hdfs) see all [![Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/Horn-Entrepreneurship_logo_320px.png?width=240&name=Horn-Entrepreneurship_logo_320px.png "Horn Entrepreneurship")](https://udel.edu/horn) ### EXPLORE - [About Us](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/about-horn/) - [Upcoming Events](https://events.udel.edu/venture_development_center_478) - [Venture Development Center](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/vdc/) --- ### CONNECT [132 E Delaware Ave Ste 100](https://goo.gl/maps/EuUJZSSiG5u) Newark, DE 19711 [hornprogram@udel.edu](mailto:hornprogram@udel.edu) P: 302-831-4393 - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Facebook](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/facebook_icon.png?width=32&name=facebook_icon.png)](https://www.facebook.com/udhorn) - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Twitter](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/twitter_icon.png?width=32&name=twitter_icon.png)](https://x.com/udbookschool) - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Instagram](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/instagram_icon.png?width=32&name=instagram_icon.png)](https://www.instagram.com/udhorn) - ©2026 University of Delaware - [Comments](http://www.udel.edu/home/comments/) - [Legal Notices](http://www.udel.edu/home/legal-notices/)