Fourteen teams advanced to the semifinal round of Hen Hatch, UD’s premiere startup funding competition. Three semifinalists from each track (pre- and post-revenue) will advance to the 2022 Hen Hatch Final Round which will take place on Dec. 1 at the Audion. Rewards of startup cash and prizes will total $50,000 with additional in-kind gifts.
Semifinalists in the pre-revenue track:
AgreenTech
Yuefei (Mike) Tao, MBA, Class of 2023
Sarah Megivern, MFA, Class of 2024
Agreentech is a science-driven material technology company that develops advanced antibacterial and deodorant products, such as deodorant insole/shoes, antibacterial yoga mats etc, to improve the quality of human life.
BonaFyde
An app that enables two way communication between real college students and high schoolers through social media style feed and direct messaging to give the high schoolers real insight into the actual way of life of a college before they get there.
Cooking Closer
Chloe Terrell, Art Conservation, Class of 2026
An on-campus commissary-style kitchen space, featuring professional chef assistance, pay by weight groceries, and comfortable dining atmosphere
Dear Volunteer
Isabella Duarte, Entrepreneurship, Class of 2024
Emilie Delaye, Entrepreneurship, Class of 2022
Ashley Barnas, Grad PMBA, Class of 2023
Dear Volunteer is a website platform designed for volunteers to find, filter and sign up for volunteering opportunities and for charities to spread awareness and gain volunteers.
Little Bob Technologies
We provide a crowd-investment app for low and middle income community-based solar projects.
The Oehling Foundation
Gavin Scarantine, Entrepreneurship, Class of 2025
The Oehling Foundation is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization that assists families in the search for their missing loved ones.
Ploriun
Jinay Jain, Computer Science, Class of 2023
Plorium is a cohort-based platform for curating the internet’s best learning resources.
VizIt
Michael Guigliano, Business Analytics, Class of, 2023
VizIt is a mobile, data visualization platform for staying informed with politics and the economy.
V/SUP
Aidan Moffa, Entrepreneurship, Class of 2024
To create the world's best personalized and customizable pre-workout formulas for drinks that enhance anyone's results who work out
Vth Clip
Taiwo Owens, International Business (MS), Class of 2023
Vth Clip is an innovative formal wear company that designs specially crafted tie clips.
Semifinalists in the post-revenue track:
CompSciLib
John Ye, Marketing and Finance, Class of 2024
David Bichara, Biomedical Engineering, Class of 2023
On demand computer science tools and assistance for students world wide.
Drop Confections
Tony Denney, Marketing, Class of 2023
Plant-based gummy candy that utilizes compostable packaging for people that have dietary restrictions such as vegan, allergies, gluten-intolerance, etc or just want a cleaner way to enjoy candy.
Skip Rope
A B2B2C mobile application that helps bars & nightclubs capture additional value from their most high value customers.
STEM So(ul)cial
N'Dea Irvin-Choy, Biomedical Engineering (PhD), Class of 2023
Camille Smith
STEM So(ul)cial is a hybrid style community for Black people in STEM.
Semifinalists have 7 minutes to pitch and a 5 minute Q&A session with judges. Semifinals will take place without an audience. Following each presentation, teams have mentoring sessions with seasoned entrepreneurs and industry professionals.
Horn extends a big thank you to our semifinal round judges: Bruce Georgov, president, Choice MedWaste; Porsha Green, founder, Purpose Agency; Jill Hunt, CEO, Pain and Rehabilitation Center; John Ratliff, CEO, Align 5; and Jennifer Seibert, managing director, Gap Ventures.
The semifinal round is not complete without mentor sessions. Thank you Kenny Eck, founder, Patient Sortal; Ryan Harrington, director of strategy & operations, Tech Impact; Debora Massouda, president/CEO, Delaware Polymer; Gary McDaniel, CEO, GeoThermal Technologies; Beth Muscato, retired CEO, Plastics Industries, Inc.; Megan Pillsbury, vice president, S&P Global; and Laurie Wilkey, consultant, Gwen Studios.
About Horn Entrepreneurship
Horn Entrepreneurship serves as the University of Delaware’s creative engine for entrepreneurship education and advancement. Built and actively supported by successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders, Horn Entrepreneurship empowers aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs as they pursue new ideas for a better world.
