Stories & Updates

Horn Entrepreneurship welcomed the second cohort of Innovation Delaware (InDE) Fellows. The cohort hails from both inside and outside of the University of Delaware with research interests ranging from health equity for low-income mothers to nanoparticles to enhance disease detection and treatment. Read on to meet the second cohort of InDE Fellows.

Over the past year, University of Delaware’s community of brilliant entrepreneurs and innovators continues to shine, leaving a trail of impressive achievements in their wake. From securing vital funding through investments and grants to earning top honors in awards and competitions, UD students, faculty, and alumni consistently push the boundaries of excellence. Their hard work and ingenuity have garnered well-deserved recognition from notable figures and publications alike. Below, we celebrate their remarkable accomplishments, categorized by the incredible contributions of the students, alumni, faculty & staff, and the Horn National Advisory Board.

Entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey have access to a wide array of resources at UD. One such resource is the NSF I-Corps @ UD Propelus program, which trains teams in evidence-based entrepreneurship over four weeks. Meet the teams in Propelus Cohort 1.

Horn Entrepreneurship recently kicked off the academic year with a vibrant welcome party for entrepreneurship majors. The welcome party, themed “Camp Horn,” was designed to immerse students in a lively, camp-inspired atmosphere, fostering connections, and excitement as they start the fall semester. With themed decorations and engaging activities, the gathering offered a perfect blend of networking, refreshments, and fun.

(This article was written by Kevin Tritt and originally published on the Lerner blog)

Lerner graduate student Saviour Anyagri establishes an organization to provide schooling for students in Ghana

For Saviour Anyargi, earning his MBA in business analyticsthis spring from the University of Delaware was one more accomplishment in his quest to provide equitable educational opportunities for children across the globe or in his homeland.

Johann Ducharme, assistant professor of entrepreneurship and faculty director of the Siegfried Fellows, was awarded a $50,000 grant from The Educating Character Initiative (ECI), a part of the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University, for the project “Institutional Consensus of Character Education at the University of Delaware.”

Summer Founders: Demo Day 2024 

On August 15, 2024, the teams from Summer Founders showcased their ventures at Demo Day. Summer Founders is a 12-week pre-accelerator program where students are tasked to search for  repeatable and scalable business models that are able to solve both commercial and social problems. The students were granted a stipend during this program and were also given weekly mentoring and education sessions. The flexible structure of the program allows each team to achieve unique goals. Demo Day is the conclusion of Summer Founders, providing teams the opportunity to present their projects, demonstrate how the program has influenced their work, and connect with community members, peers, and mentors while sharing their summer progress on their venture. 

(This article was originally published on the Lerner blog)

Maya Narazeth, a distinguished alumna of University of Delaware, exemplifies the epitome of entrepreneurial determination and vision. What began as a humble operation from her student apartment, with her car serving as a mobile sales office, has blossomed into the thriving enterprise known as Alchemize Fightwear. Over the span of four years, Maya has transformed her passion for entrepreneurship into a dynamic business that not only meets but exceeds market expectations. Her journey from student entrepreneur to industry trailblazer explains the beneficial impact of entrepreneurship.

Horn Entrepreneurship celebrated the achievements of 13 outstanding University of Delaware undergraduate students by awarding them more than $10,000 in cash and Venture Development Center (VDC) credit. These honors recognize the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit thriving within the university's student body.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Stitched With Innovation at VentureOn

This is the fifth article in a series highlighting the Spring 2024 VentureOn teams. In this article, we'll delve into teams that focus on ventures related to Fashion and Apparel. VentureOn is a program that spans a semester and requires an application. It gives students the opportunity to validate a problem and create a practical solution related to their personal interests. These projects can cover social issues, business concepts, or product ideas. The students come from multiple different universities with a variety of different majors and areas of study.