--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship description: Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware --- [![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) ### [Students Hit All the Right Notes at Fall Pitch Party](https://horn.udel.edu/students-hit-all-the-right-notes-at-fall-pitch-party) The University of Delaware's Entrepreneurship Club brought creativity, energy and a little friendly competition to the Venture Development Center (VDC) on Wednesday, October 28, for its Fall Pitch Party: Pitch Perfect. Students took center stage to share their entrepreneurial ideas, compete for cash prizes and prove they had what it takes to deliver a pitch-perfect performance. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/students-hit-all-the-right-notes-at-fall-pitch-party) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • November 03, 2026 Topics: [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) ### [From Summer Founders to Corporate VC in Biotech: Meet John Lowman](https://horn.udel.edu/from-summer-founders-to-corporate-vc-in-biotech-meet-john-lowman)   From launching a senior design capstone project as an entrepreneurial pitch to building a career bridging academic innovation and corporate venture capital at [UPMC](https://www.upmc.com/), John Lowman's journey highlights the impact of the [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/) ecosystem at the University of Delaware. In this feature, John reflects on his winding career path, key lessons in customer discovery, and the power of strategic listening. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/from-summer-founders-to-corporate-vc-in-biotech-meet-john-lowman) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • October 26, 2026 ### [Meet the 2026 Hen Hatch Finalists](https://horn.udel.edu/meet-the-2026-hen-hatch-finalists) Four student-led ventures are advancing to the final round of Hen Hatch, the University of Delaware's premier startup funding competition. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/meet-the-2026-hen-hatch-finalists) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 20, 2026 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) ### [Bridging the Gap in Clinical Trials: Meet Sury Gupta](https://horn.udel.edu/bridging-the-gap-in-clinical-trials-meet-sury-gupta) Sury Gupta's journey as an entrepreneur began with a passion for problem-solving and a drive to leverage technology for meaningful impact. From winning student startup competitions on campus to innovating in healthcare technology, Gupta is now tackling a new path in medical research as the co-founder and CTO of Trial IQ. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/bridging-the-gap-in-clinical-trials-meet-sury-gupta) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • October 19, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) ### [500 Students. 23 Schools. One Goodwill Innovation Challenge.](https://horn.udel.edu/500-students.-23-schools.-one-goodwill-innovation-challenge) What happens when you give more than 500 high school students the same real-world challenge and the opportunity to develop their own solutions? A whole lot of creative thinking, collaboration and innovative ideas. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/500-students.-23-schools.-one-goodwill-innovation-challenge) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 16, 2026 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [Take the Stage at Fall Pitch Party: Pitch Perfect!](https://horn.udel.edu/join-us-for-the-entrepreneurship-clubs-fall-26-pitch-party) **Have an idea worth sharing? It's time to find your voice, take the stage and pitch your heart out!** Join the Entrepreneurship Club on October 28 for **Fall ’26 Pitch Party: Pitch Perfect**, where University of Delaware students will step into the spotlight, showcase their ideas and compete for cash prizes. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/join-us-for-the-entrepreneurship-clubs-fall-26-pitch-party) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • October 15, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) ### [Meet the 2026 Hen Hatch Semifinalists](https://horn.udel.edu/meet-the-2026-hen-hatch-semifinalists) From agricultural robotics and adaptive fitness to digital platforms and healthcare innovations, student entrepreneurs are bringing bold ideas and fresh perspectives to the 2026 Hen Hatch competition. Ten ventures have been selected to advance to the semifinals, where student entrepreneurs will take the next step toward turning their ideas into impactful businesses. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/meet-the-2026-hen-hatch-semifinalists) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 09, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [Creating Community Through Language: Meet Sam Goetz](https://horn.udel.edu/alumni-spotlight-sam-goetz) [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/alumni-spotlight-sam-goetz) by [Caitlin Scott](https://horn.udel.edu/author/caitlin-scott) • October 08, 2026 ### [From Fashion Student to Founder: Meet Emilie Delaye](https://horn.udel.edu/from-fashion-student-to-founder-meet-emilie-delaye) Emilie Delaye's path as a founder began with a deeply personal mission: making medical wear feel less clinical and more like her. A master's student in Fashion and Apparel Studies at the University of Delaware and a Horn Entrepreneurship alumna, Emilie has spent the past several years turning personal chronic illness experience into the foundation for NOVA Medical Wearables, a venture reimagining medical accessories as fashion. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/from-fashion-student-to-founder-meet-emilie-delaye) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • October 01, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) ### [The Creative Eye: Meet Lourdes Rubione](https://horn.udel.edu/the-creative-eye-meet-lourdes-rubione-1) If you’ve noticed a surge in dynamic and creative video content, event photography, and fresh visuals across Horn Entrepreneurship’s social media pages, you have Lourdes Rubione to thank. 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