--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship (10) description: Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (10) --- [![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) ### [Advancing Character at UD: Grant Highlights from the Educating Character Initiative](https://horn.udel.edu/advancing-character-at-ud-grant-highlights-from-the-educating-character-initiative) This academic year, the University of Delaware (UD) has taken bold steps toward coordinating character development across its undergraduate experience. With generous support from the *Educating Character Initiative* at Wake Forest University, UD was awarded a 12-month Capacity-Building Grant to conduct an institutional consensus of its leadership and character education efforts. The initiative is being led by Johann Ducharme, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Faculty Director of the Siegfried Fellows, in collaboration with cross-campus leaders in Athletics, Student Life, and the Honors College. The following events, funded by the ECI grant, stood out as milestones for this work—both capturing the energy, curiosity, and commitment of UD's faculty, staff, and students. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/advancing-character-at-ud-grant-highlights-from-the-educating-character-initiative) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • May 27, 2025 Topics: [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [Innovative Visions Take Center Stage at 2025 DIF Innovation Showcase](https://horn.udel.edu/innovative-visions-take-center-stage-at-2025-dif-innovation-showcase) ### *Third-year Delaware Innovation Fellows students present final-phase projects at annual showcase* The spirit of creativity, problem-solving, and social impact was on full display at the **Delaware Innovation Fellows (DIF) Innovation Showcase**, held on Wednesday, May 14 in Trabant University Center. The event spotlighted the final-phase projects of DIF students, capping their three-year journey through Horn Entrepreneurship’s signature enrichment program. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/innovative-visions-take-center-stage-at-2025-dif-innovation-showcase) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • May 16, 2025 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [DIF](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [2025 REEF@UD Fellows Shine at Demo Day](https://horn.udel.edu/2025-reefud-fellows-shine-at-demo-day) With purpose-driven ventures, powerful storytelling, and a passion for solving environmental challenges, the 2025 Ratcliffe Eco Entrepreneurship Fellows (REEF@UD) took center stage at the fourth annual **REEF@UD Demo Day**, held on **Monday, May 5** at the **Venture Development Center**. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/2025-reefud-fellows-shine-at-demo-day) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • May 08, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship) ### [Student Changemakers Shine at Limitless World Summit](https://horn.udel.edu/student-changemakers-shine-at-limitless-world-summit) More than 500 high school innovators and chaperones from 18 U.S. states and 19 countries converged in Wilmington, Delaware, for the 2025 [*Limitless World Summit*](http://www.limitlessworldsummit.org/), a global celebration of student-driven entrepreneurship hosted by the University of Delaware’s Horn Entrepreneurship. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/student-changemakers-shine-at-limitless-world-summit) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • May 06, 2025 ### [Innovation in Full Bloom at the 2025 Spring Pitch Party](https://horn.udel.edu/innovation-in-full-bloom-at-the-2025-spring-pitch-party) On Wednesday, April 23, UD’s Venture Development Center (VDC) was buzzing with energy, creativity, and big ideas as students took the spotlight at the annual **Spring Pitch Party**—this year themed **“Ideas in Bloom.”** Hosted by the **Entrepreneurship Club** and **Horn Entrepreneurship**, the event welcomed more than 80 students, alumni, and supporters for an evening of fast-paced pitching, community, and celebration. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/innovation-in-full-bloom-at-the-2025-spring-pitch-party) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • April 25, 2025 Topics: [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events) ### [Eco-Innovators Take the Stage at REEF@UD Demo Day](https://horn.udel.edu/eco-innovators-take-the-stage-at-reefud-demo-day) The fourth annual **Ratcliffe Eco Entrepreneurship Fellows (REEF@UD)** [**Demo Day**](https://www.tfaforms.com/5173448) 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. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/eco-innovators-take-the-stage-at-reefud-demo-day) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • April 17, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [demo day](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/demo-day) ### [Siegfried Fellows Spotlight: Talks with Vera Leung & Jim Clifton](https://horn.udel.edu/siegfried-fellows-spotlight-talks-with-vera-leung-jim-clifton) This semester, the Siegfried Fellows program brought two extraordinary leaders to campus: Vera Leung, Content and Creative Senior Director at the International Rescue Committee, and Jim Clifton, Chairman of Gallup. Both engagements offered transformative perspectives on leadership, creativity, and decision-making, leaving a lasting impact on students and faculty alike. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/siegfried-fellows-spotlight-talks-with-vera-leung-jim-clifton) by [Amy Swain](https://horn.udel.edu/author/amy-swain) • April 14, 2025 Topics: [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [Ideas in Bloom: Spring Pitch Party Returns April 23](https://horn.udel.edu/ideas-in-bloom-spring-pitch-party-returns-april-23)   UD Entrepreneurship Club and Horn Entrepreneurship present: The [Spring Pitch Party](https://www.tfaforms.com/5170392) – an open call for big ideas, budding founders, and the UD community to come together for a fun, fast-paced night of innovation. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/ideas-in-bloom-spring-pitch-party-returns-april-23) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • April 07, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) ### [Building Businesses with Purpose: Davis Pfund’s Journey](https://horn.udel.edu/building-businesses-with-purpose-davis-pfunds-journey) Meet [**Davis Pfund**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davispfund)—a Renewable Energy Professional, Social Entrepreneur, Community Builder, Event Producer, Visionary Artist, Multi-Instrumental Musician, and Avid Tree Hugger. With a passion for sustainability, social impact, and regenerative living, Davis has launched multiple ventures that combine entrepreneurship with a mission to create a better world. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/building-businesses-with-purpose-davis-pfunds-journey) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 31, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [VentureOn](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon) ### [Shaping Ethical Leaders: UD’s Convening on Character Development](https://horn.udel.edu/shaping-ethical-leaders-uds-convening-on-character-development) The ***2025 UD Convening on Character Development*** brought together faculty, staff, administrators, and students from across the University of Delaware (UD) to engage in a meaningful and practical conversation on integrating character development into undergraduate education during a day-long conference held in the Audion on February 7. 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