--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship (22) description: Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (22) --- [![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) ### [100 Years of UD Study Abroad: Horn Entrepreneurship in Australia](https://horn.udel.edu/100-years-of-ud-study-abroad-horn-entrepreneurship-in-australia)   During the 2023 winter session, a group of University of Delaware students traveled 1000 miles across the globe to study workplace culture in the Down Under. 100 years earlier, UD study abroad found its roots as America’s first study abroad program in 1923, when it was brought to life by UD Professor Raymond W. Kirkbride and University President Walter S. Hullihen, two individuals who saw the potential that international travel and study had for promoting cross-cultural understanding. Created despite challenges including the university’s refusal to fund research overseas, difficulties in logistics for travel and lodging, and isolationist tendencies following the war, Kirkbride and Hullihen’s efforts have enabled U.S. students at UD and elsewhere to study across the globe. Although Horn Entrepreneurship’s individual history with study abroad may not reach back quite as far, we are excited to celebrate the progress made, optimism for future courses, and the success of our latest study abroad offerings in Winter 2023’s workplace culture course in Australia and social entrepreneurship & disability studies in Thailand(recap to come!). [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/100-years-of-ud-study-abroad-horn-entrepreneurship-in-australia) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • July 11, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [Burn Social: Innovation In Three Dimensions](https://horn.udel.edu/burn-social-innovation-in-three-dimensions) Cute and personalized cookie cutters, hands-free door openers, and an “impossible floating” table are all imaginative ideas brought to life by the wonders of the 3D printing world. More specifically brought to life by the innovative mind of [Richard Hayburn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-hayburn) and his business[Burn Social LLC.](https://www.goburnsocial.com/), who have made it a mission to bring everyone’s imagination to life, whether it's the imagination of an established engineer or an artistic 8-year-old. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/burn-social-innovation-in-three-dimensions) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • June 29, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [April Horn Hen of the Month: Max Martin](https://horn.udel.edu/april-horn-hen-of-the-month-max-martin) The Horn Hen of the month article series is dedicated to highlighting Horn students that are inspiring others and impacting their community. One nominated Horn student will be chosen each month and a written feature will document their hard work and progress as they go through their time at Horn.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/april-horn-hen-of-the-month-max-martin) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • June 22, 2023 ### [Horn After 10: Amira Idris Radović](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-after-10-amira-idris-radović) The revelation for Amira Idris Radović’s business – one that could significantly improve the quality of life for her customers – came in the football team’s gym at the Carpenter Sports Building. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-after-10-amira-idris-radović) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • June 13, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [VentureOn](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization), [10 Year Anniversary](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/10-year-anniversary) ### [Little Bob Technologies: Empowerment Through Solar Energy](https://horn.udel.edu/little-bob-technologies-empowerment-through-solar-energy) As the world tries to move in the direction of a more sustainable future, renewable forms of energy like wind, hydrogen, and solar have become increasingly relevant, especially right here at the University of Delaware. We recently launched a multi-million dollar Center for Clean Hydrogen, and have been a leader in solar energy research for almost a half-century, hosting a state-of-the-art working photovoltaic array as well as the state of Delaware’s largest solar panel installation.Capturing energy from the rays of sunshine that shine down on UD’s Field House and converting them into electricity, the solar project produces an estimated 1,035,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually and reduces the University’s carbon footprint by an estimated 1.8 million pounds of carbon dioxide every year. But how can the average person who can’t afford to install panels leverage solar power to meet their energy needs? [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/little-bob-technologies-empowerment-through-solar-energy) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • June 08, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [7 Students Selected for Summer Founders 2023](https://horn.udel.edu/8-students-selected-for-summer-founders-2023)   From fitness and fashion to education and automotives, this year’s cohort of Summer Founders is driving innovation forward during Horn Entrepreneurship’s intensive 12-week pre-accelerator program. These student founders will be working to validate their startup models, seek customer validation, and meet with expert alumni and community partners in related fields through weekly mentoring and advisory sessions. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/8-students-selected-for-summer-founders-2023) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • May 31, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [pre-accelerator](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator) ### [REEF@UD Pitch Day Showcases Eco-Friendly Projects](https://horn.udel.edu/reefud-pitch-day-showcases-eco-friendly-projects) University of Delaware students showed their passion for the environment on Monday, May 8, at the 3rd Annual Ratcliffe Eco Entrepreneurship Fellows Pitch Day, hosted by Horn Entrepreneurship at the Venture Development Center. This year’s six teams of eco-entrepreneurs pitched their innovative and creative business ideas persuasively, addressing unique environmental issues to a panel of expert judges for a prize pool of $6,000.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/reefud-pitch-day-showcases-eco-friendly-projects) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • May 17, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [Bright Ideas Shined at the 2023 Spring Pitch Party](https://horn.udel.edu/bright-ideas-shined-at-the-2023-spring-pitch-party) Horn Entrepreneurship and E-Club once again hosted the Spring Pitch Party on April 12 at the Venture Development Center, bringing exciting ideas and ventures to the spotlight in a Hollywood-themed exhibition. The evening featured 15 innovative pitches from University of Delaware students of varying majors and experience levels, each with their own unique startup ideas to share with the packed audience. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/bright-ideas-shined-at-the-2023-spring-pitch-party) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • May 10, 2023 Topics: [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) ### [Rysheema Dixon Legacy Award](https://horn.udel.edu/rysheema-dixon-legacy-award) This IHeartUD Giving Day, Horn Entrepreneurship is celebrating and remembering a longtime supporter of Horn by creating the[Rysheema Dixon Legacy Award](https://www.udel.edu/alumni-friends/iheartud/?cfpage=/o/university-of-delaware/i/i-heart-ud-giving-day-2023/s/the-rysheema-dixon-social-innovation-award-for-social-innovation). Meant to honor the impact Dixon had on the local entrepreneurial ecosystem and the City of Wilmington, the funding will be used to support UD student social innovators and entrepreneurs who best exemplify Dixon’s commitment to improving the lives of others through social innovation. Recipients of the [Rysheema Dixon Legacy Award](https://www.udel.edu/alumni-friends/iheartud/?cfpage=/o/university-of-delaware/i/i-heart-ud-giving-day-2023/s/the-rysheema-dixon-social-innovation-award-for-social-innovation) will be expected to utilize award funding in pursuit of sustainable societal impact. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/rysheema-dixon-legacy-award) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • May 03, 2023 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship) ### [Imagination and Ideas Sparkle at the 2023 Diamond Challenge Summit](https://horn.udel.edu/inspiration-imagination-and-ideas-sparkle-at-the-diamond-challenge-summit) The energy and excitement of almost 400 teens and parents from around the world was palpable at the [Diamond Challenge](http://www.diamondchallenge.org/) Summit on April 23-25, 2023. The Summit, a three day conference celebrating entrepreneurial high school students, featured workshops, panel discussions, innovation sprints, and networking opportunities to connect, inspire, and build a community of aspiring young entrepreneurs. 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