--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship (34) description: Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (34) --- [![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) ### [John Cusick, Lead Mentor, Bringing Innovative Ideas Forward](https://horn.udel.edu/john-cusick-lead-mentor-bringing-innovative-ideas-forward) *Meet John Cusick. Joining the Horn Team as a Lead Mentor, John plans to utilize his love for coaching young entrepreneurs and his Gore experience in bringing technology to the market.* [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/john-cusick-lead-mentor-bringing-innovative-ideas-forward) by [Vanessa Spence](https://horn.udel.edu/author/vanessa-spence) • September 28, 2021 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [startup advice](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [research](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [37 Companies & Ventures Awarded the 2021 Blue Hen 17&43 Awards](https://horn.udel.edu/37-companies-ventures-awarded-the-blue-hen-1743-awards) University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics and Horn Entrepreneurship are proud to announce the 37 2021 Blue Hen 17&43 Award winners. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/37-companies-ventures-awarded-the-blue-hen-1743-awards) by [Laurie Prysock](https://horn.udel.edu/author/laurie-prysock) • September 20, 2021 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [New Horn Students Fire Off Freshman Year with Ignite!](https://horn.udel.edu/new-horn-students-fire-off-freshman-year-with-ignite) First impressions are everything; we have heard the old adage from our parents, professors, and bosses. We have learned to dress smartly, make eye contact and offer a strong handshake. But how does an entrepreneurship education program make a first impression? How does Horn Entrepreneurship shake hands with its newest students? [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/new-horn-students-fire-off-freshman-year-with-ignite) by [Emerson Marine](https://horn.udel.edu/author/emerson-marine) • September 14, 2021 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [DIF](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif) ### [Important Dates for Fall Entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/important-dates-for-fall-entrepreneurs) As the fall semester begins to pick up speed, don’t forget to mark your calendars for all of the amazing entrepreneurial events and happenings coming up! [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/important-dates-for-fall-entrepreneurs) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • September 08, 2021 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities) ### [Lignolix, Starting with Sustainable Ideas to Produce Real Market Value](https://horn.udel.edu/lignolix-finds-a-viable-commercial-path-for-a-sustainable-idea) *This article is part of a series describing how UD Horn Entrepreneurship assists teams in moving their inventions and innovations into the marketplace, a process known as commercialization. A customized blend of resources, including training, mentorship, and funding, is provided to each team through the Blue Hen Proof of Concept Program. Additional mentorship and support is provided by Horn Entrepreneurship partners including the Office of Economic, Innovations and Partnerships and Delaware’s Small Business Development Center.* [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/lignolix-finds-a-viable-commercial-path-for-a-sustainable-idea) by [Vanessa Spence](https://horn.udel.edu/author/vanessa-spence) • September 02, 2021 Topics: [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [research](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [UD A Partner in Regional Innovation Hub](https://horn.udel.edu/ud-a-partner-in-regional-innovation-hub) By Tracey Bryant and Catherine Zandonella, Princeton • August 25, 2021 [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/ud-a-partner-in-regional-innovation-hub) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • August 31, 2021 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [research](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [2021 Summer Founders Show Hard Work & Viable Startups at Demo Day](https://horn.udel.edu/2021-summer-founders-show-hard-work) Horn Entrepreneurship’s Summer Founders Pre-accelerator came to an end with Demo Day on August 19, 2021. However, the founders continued progress towards more successful startups never ends. The unique experience of Summer Founders increases the possibility of students launching viable startups and social ventures, all while gaining valuable advice that will provide dividends in the coming years. Summer Founders includes all aspects of an accelerator except a financial investment, with cohort members receiving guidance from experienced entrepreneurs, advisors and mentors. The founders are also paid stipends to allow them to fully focus on their startup pursuits as long as they continue to demonstrate progress, much like how they might need to sell an investor on progress to get a next round of funding. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/2021-summer-founders-show-hard-work) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • August 25, 2021 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startup advice](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [equity](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/equity), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [demo day](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/demo-day), [pre-accelerator](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator), [pivoting](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pivoting) ### [Using Entrepreneurship to Make Sustainable Impact](https://horn.udel.edu/using-entrepreneurship-to-make-sustainable-impact) University of Delaware Senior Sierra RyanWallick is what many would call a serial entrepreneur. Finding a unique passion to help others through the startup world early, RyanWallick launched her first venture at the fresh age of 10 years old and continues to make an impact today. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/using-entrepreneurship-to-make-sustainable-impact) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • August 18, 2021 Topics: [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs) ### [Anna Solomon: Intrepreneurship - Problem Solver, Creative Development](https://horn.udel.edu/anna-solomon-intrepreneurship-problem-solver-creative-development) Anna Solomon is sales manager at NextFab, a Philadelphia makerspace. At UD, she earned a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship in 2015. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/anna-solomon-intrepreneurship-problem-solver-creative-development) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • August 11, 2021 Topics: [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) ### [Serving and Studying Abroad: Spending a School Year with the Air Force](https://horn.udel.edu/serving-and-studying-abroad-spending-a-school-year-with-the-air-force) We are sharing this highlight of Delaware Innovation Fellow Miranda Petti and her journey serving abroad as a Senior Airman of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command while enrolled in her sophomore year at University of Delaware. [Read the full story on UDaily](https://www.udel.edu/udaily/2021/july/student-us-air-force-reserve-miranda-petti-qatar-business-management-information-systems/).   [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/serving-and-studying-abroad-spending-a-school-year-with-the-air-force) by [Jan Castro](https://horn.udel.edu/author/jan-castro) • August 03, 2021 Topics: [government](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/government), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [DIF](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/page/1) […](https://horn.udel.edu/page/29) [32](https://horn.udel.edu/page/32) [33](https://horn.udel.edu/page/33) 34 [35](https://horn.udel.edu/page/35) [36](https://horn.udel.edu/page/36) […](https://horn.udel.edu/page/39) [61](https://horn.udel.edu/page/61) ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [entrepreneurship (245)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship) - [community (225)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) - 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