The fourth annual Ratcliffe Eco Entrepreneurship Fellows (REEF@UD) Demo Day is just around the corner! On Monday, May 5, from 4–7 p.m. at the Venture Development Center, nine student teams will take the stage to pitch their bold, sustainability-focused ventures to a panel of expert judges.
"At REEF@UD, we’re not just launching eco-businesses. We are shaping leaders who understand how to blend entrepreneurial thinking with environmental responsibility,” said Tomé Salgueiro, Assistant Professor of Social and Eco-Entrepreneurship, Faculty Director for REEF@UD. “These students are proving that business can be a powerful force for good. The REEF@UD Demo Day is a reminder that the future of our planet is in good hands. Come and join us!"
REEF@UD is a four-month fellowship program designed to equip student innovators with the tools, mentorship, and funding needed to launch environmentally conscious businesses. This year’s cohort brings a diverse mix of solutions to some of today’s most pressing ecological challenges.
Meet the 2025 REEF@UD Fellows:
With $5,000 in prizes on the line and plenty of inspiration in store, this event is a must-attend for anyone passionate about entrepreneurship and the environment. Light refreshments will be served.
Register by May 1 to reserve your spot and support the next generation of eco-entrepreneurs!
Horn Entrepreneurship serves as the creative engine for entrepreneurship education and advancement at the University of Delaware. Currently ranked among the best entrepreneurship programs in the U.S., horn Entrepreneurship was built and is actively supported by successful entrepreneurs, empowering aspiring innovators as they pursue new ideas for a better world.