--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship (36) description: Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (36) --- [![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) ### [2021 Innovative Delaware Educator Award Recipients Chosen](https://horn.udel.edu/2021-innovative-delaware-educator-award-recipients-chosen) The Innovative Delaware Educator Awards celebrate the contributions of high school educators towards creating an environment for students to grow their entrepreneurial skills. Horn Entrepreneurship values the work of educational professionals and looks to support them in creating innovative opportunities for Delaware students. Each of the awards provides a mini-grant of up to $500 to be used towards an innovative project at their school. The projects will be executed over the course of the 2021 Fall semester in and out of the classroom through strategically implemented clubs and other programs. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/2021-innovative-delaware-educator-award-recipients-chosen) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • July 09, 2021 Topics: [future of work](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [Summer Founders Begin 12-Week Journey](https://horn.udel.edu/summer-founders-begin-12-week-journey) **Summer Founders 2021 Teams Announced** [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/summer-founders-begin-12-week-journey) by [Jan Castro](https://horn.udel.edu/author/jan-castro) • June 15, 2021 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [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) ### [GetPotluck and TheraV Win Big at Startup302 Competition](https://horn.udel.edu/getpotluck-and-therav-win-big-at-startup302-competition) University of Delaware startups [GetPotluck](https://www.getpotluck.com/welcome) and [TheraV](https://www.therav.me/) won a total of $40,000 at the 2021 [Startup302 competition](https://neofest.org/startup-302), a Delaware-based funding competition for technology-enabled startups led by underrepresented founders. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/getpotluck-and-therav-win-big-at-startup302-competition) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • June 08, 2021 Topics: [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [startup advice](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) ### [Advancing Innovative Projects with the Make It Happen Challenge](https://horn.udel.edu/advancing-innovative-projects-with-the-make-it-happen-challenge) The MakerGym got off to a quiet but impactful start this past spring semester with the introduction of the *Make It Happen* Challenge. The inaugural cohort successfully completed work that further advanced their innovative product ideas. The challenge is designed to assist those students with design, funding or fabrication help and to gain access to the training, tools, materials and mentoring needed. The *Make It Happen* Challenge is co-presented by the UD MakerGym and Horn Entrepreneurship in both spring and fall semesters. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/advancing-innovative-projects-with-the-make-it-happen-challenge) by [Vanessa Spence](https://horn.udel.edu/author/vanessa-spence) • June 03, 2021 Topics: [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Delaware Innovation Fellows’ Innovation Projects Showcase Resilience & Passion](https://horn.udel.edu/delaware-innovation-fellows-innovation-projects-showcase-resilience-passion) Horn Entrepreneurship celebrated the success, creativity and ingenuity of nine students at the Delaware Innovation Fellows (DIF) Spring Showcase. The showcase marked the culmination of a multi-year, multi-phase enrichment program designed to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and skill set in its fellows. The DIF students in this cohort hail from six majors and many other academic programs throughout the university, and their Innovation Project topics varied from nutrition to real estate to sustainable architecture to healthcare.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/delaware-innovation-fellows-innovation-projects-showcase-resilience-passion) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • May 25, 2021 Topics: [DIF](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif) ### [Entrepreneurship for Mental Health: Sean’s House and Alum’s Journey in Peer Support](https://horn.udel.edu/entrepreneurship-for-mental-health-seans-house-and-alums-journey-in-peer-support) Like many teens and young adults in the U.S., Darian Elmendorf had spent many years throughout high school and college silently battling anxiety and depression. And while his struggles were real and acutely felt in his daily life, they were not, at first, readily identifiable. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/entrepreneurship-for-mental-health-seans-house-and-alums-journey-in-peer-support) by [Jan Castro](https://horn.udel.edu/author/jan-castro) • May 21, 2021 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [An Evening of Eco-Entrepreneurship: REEF@UD Inaugural Pitch Event](https://horn.udel.edu/an-evening-of-eco-entrepreneurship-reefud-inaugural-pitch-event) With environmental problems persisting and increasing around the globe, entrepreneurs and change makers are working on new and bold ideas that can tackle the world's foremost sustainability challenges. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/an-evening-of-eco-entrepreneurship-reefud-inaugural-pitch-event) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • May 18, 2021 Topics: [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [Diamond Challenge 2021 Summit: A Week-Long Entrepreneurship Experience, Recapped](https://horn.udel.edu/diamond-challenge-summit-2021-a-week-long-entrepreneurship-experience-recapped) The [Diamond Challenge](https://diamondchallenge.org/), an entrepreneurship platform for high school students from around the world, recently wrapped up its week-long summit which took place virtually this year, from April 11 - 16, 2021. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/diamond-challenge-summit-2021-a-week-long-entrepreneurship-experience-recapped) by [Jan Castro](https://horn.udel.edu/author/jan-castro) • May 07, 2021 Topics: [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [Hen Hatch 2021 Call for applications in NEW Pre-Application Option](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-2021-call-for-applications-in-new-pre-application-option) Hen Hatch is UD's premier entrepreneurial startup funding event. NEW to Hen Hatch is an option to pre-apply for the fall Hen Hatch 2021 event. Pre-applications are being accepted until Friday, May 28 through 11:59 PM. The official application period follows beginning May 29. **What’s new?** Teams who pre-apply, and advance to the semifinal round but do not advance to the final round, of Hen Hatch will automatically win $500. In past years, only those teams who advance to the final round of Hen Hatch win funding. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-2021-call-for-applications-in-new-pre-application-option) by [Vince DiFelice](https://horn.udel.edu/author/vince-difelice) • May 06, 2021 ### [University of Delaware Recognizes Women Founders, Innovators and Changemakers](https://horn.udel.edu/university-of-delaware-recognizes-women-founders-innovators-and-changemakers) University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship honored 37 women as part of the inaugural 2021 [WE Hatch Honor Circle,](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/we-hatch/honor-circle/) which celebrates women who are supporting and helping each other overcome the unique challenges faced by women innovators. Nominated by their peers, employees, spouses and friends, Honors Circle members have made a lasting impact on their network and community. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/university-of-delaware-recognizes-women-founders-innovators-and-changemakers) by [Meg Marcozzi](https://horn.udel.edu/author/meg-marcozzi) • May 04, 2021 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs), [equity](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/equity) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/page/1) […](https://horn.udel.edu/page/31) [34](https://horn.udel.edu/page/34) [35](https://horn.udel.edu/page/35) 36 [37](https://horn.udel.edu/page/37) [38](https://horn.udel.edu/page/38) […](https://horn.udel.edu/page/41) [62](https://horn.udel.edu/page/62) ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [entrepreneurship (247)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship) - [community (225)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) - [students (161)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) - [alumni (119)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) - [startups (118)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) - [awards (116)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards) - [events (103)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events) - [innovation (96)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) - [success stories (90)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories) - [resources (83)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) - [enrichment (82)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment) - [competition (66)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition) - [Summer Founders (51)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) - [pitching (49)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching) - [social entrepreneurship (49)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship) - [opportunities (46)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities) - [careers (43)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/careers) - [entrepreneurship and science (42)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science) - [pre college (42)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college) - [women entrepreneurs (38)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs) - [leadership (35)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) - [Hen Hatch (33)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) - [future of work (31)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work) - [pitch party (30)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) - [Insider (28)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/insider) - [educators (27)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) - [technology (25)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology) - [VentureOn (23)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon) - [startup advice (23)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice) - [equity (22)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/equity) - [pre-accelerator (22)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator) - [commercialization (20)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) - [environment (20)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) - [research (17)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research) - [demo day (16)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/demo-day) - [entrepreneurship and the arts (16)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-the-arts) - [Siegfried (13)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/siegfried) - [internships (13)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/internships) - [10 Year Anniversary (11)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/10-year-anniversary) - [DIF (10)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif) - [Horn Hen of the Month (8)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/horn-hen-of-the-month) - [The Horn Team (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/the-horn-team) - [government (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/government) - [pivoting (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pivoting) - [REEF@UD (6)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/reefud) - [HDFS (4)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hdfs) see all [![Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/Horn-Entrepreneurship_logo_320px.png?width=240&name=Horn-Entrepreneurship_logo_320px.png "Horn Entrepreneurship")](https://udel.edu/horn) ### EXPLORE - [About Us](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/about-horn/) - [Upcoming Events](https://events.udel.edu/venture_development_center_478) - [Venture Development Center](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/vdc/) --- ### CONNECT [132 E Delaware Ave Ste 100](https://goo.gl/maps/EuUJZSSiG5u) Newark, DE 19711 [hornprogram@udel.edu](mailto:hornprogram@udel.edu) P: 302-831-4393 - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Facebook](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/facebook_icon.png?width=32&name=facebook_icon.png)](https://www.facebook.com/udhorn) - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Twitter](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/twitter_icon.png?width=32&name=twitter_icon.png)](https://x.com/udbookschool) - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Instagram](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/instagram_icon.png?width=32&name=instagram_icon.png)](https://www.instagram.com/udhorn) - ©2026 University of Delaware - [Comments](http://www.udel.edu/home/comments/) - [Legal Notices](http://www.udel.edu/home/legal-notices/)