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title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship (58)
description: Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (58)
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#### Horn Entrepreneurship

# [Stories & Updates](https://horn.udel.edu)

### [5 More Reasons to Attend the Summit](https://horn.udel.edu/5-more-reasons-to-attend-the-summit)

 

The Summit provides a three day conference experience that focuses on youth entrepreneurs from around the world. High school students in attendance will be able to meet competitors from across the world, grow with other likeminded and motivated youth and hear from seasoned and successful entrepreneurs.

 

[Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/5-more-reasons-to-attend-the-summit)

<https://horn.udel.edu/5-more-reasons-to-attend-the-summit>

by [Dylan Gerstley](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley) • February 21, 2018

Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events)

### [February Faculty UD Idea Network Date Announced](https://horn.udel.edu/february-faculty-happy-hour-announced)

University of Delaware faculty are invited to the UD IDEA Network Third Thursday Faculty Social from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, at the [Venture Development Center](http://lerner.udel.edu/centers/experiential-learning-centers/horn-program-in-entrepreneurship/venture-development-center/) (VDC).

This program features UD faculty and an industry representative discussing challenges and opportunities related to the process of “making”. 

[Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/february-faculty-happy-hour-announced)

<https://horn.udel.edu/february-faculty-happy-hour-announced>

by [Carly Ducey](https://horn.udel.edu/author/carly-ducey) • February 08, 2018

Topics: [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events)

### [VentureOn Team Support Meetup](https://horn.udel.edu/-ventureon-team-support-meetup)

The [University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship](https://lerner.udel.edu/centers/experiential-learning-centers/horn-program-in-entrepreneurship/) VentureOn program is accepting applications for the spring 2018 semester. The program provides students working on startup ideas with resources, [Venture Development Center](https://lerner.udel.edu/centers/experiential-learning-centers/horn-program-in-entrepreneurship/venture-development-center/)access and support from successful entrepreneurial mentors.

[Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/-ventureon-team-support-meetup)

<https://horn.udel.edu/-ventureon-team-support-meetup>

by [Vanessa Spence](https://horn.udel.edu/author/vanessa-spence) • February 06, 2018

Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources)

### [NSF Grants Offered for UD Research Projects](https://horn.udel.edu/nsf-open)

 

University of Delaware's Horn Entrepreneurship invites applicants to [UD’s National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Sites Program](http://www1.udel.edu/i-corps) (NSF I-Corps Sites). Applications for the 11th cohort are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16.

[Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/nsf-open)

<https://horn.udel.edu/nsf-open>

by [Meg Marcozzi](https://horn.udel.edu/author/meg-marcozzi) • February 06, 2018

Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science)

### [5 Reasons to Attend The Summit](https://horn.udel.edu/5-reasons-to-attend-the-summit)

 

The big ol’ Summit is coming up! The Summit, brought to you by the amazing people who run the Diamond Challenge, is totally focused on youth and entrepreneurship and providing a unique and life changing experience to any aspiring high school entrepreneur. Visit the three day conference and enjoy meeting other young entrepreneurs, dancing with new friends and speaking to successful entrepreneurs.

[Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/5-reasons-to-attend-the-summit)

<https://horn.udel.edu/5-reasons-to-attend-the-summit>

by [Dylan Gerstley](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley) • February 06, 2018

Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources)

### [Johnson Leads I Have A Dream Pitch Competition](https://horn.udel.edu/johnson)

University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship Masters student Garry Johnson ran a successful second year of his I Have a Dream Pitch Competition. The event is designed to empower young men and boys of color in the city of Wilmington through entrepreneurship to inspire confidence and improve problem solving skills. 

[Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/johnson)

<https://horn.udel.edu/johnson>

by [Dylan Gerstley](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley) • January 26, 2018

Topics: [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community)

### [Horn Entrepreneurship Releases Official Blog](https://horn.udel.edu/blog-release)

University of Delaware’s Horn Entrepreneurship is pushing their blog out of the shadows and into the public eye! The blog is designed to keep students, faculty and the community at large up to date on events, opportunities, awards and a myriad of other milestones attached to the organization.

[Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/blog-release)

<https://horn.udel.edu/blog-release>

by [Nicholas Michael](https://horn.udel.edu/author/nicholas-michael) • January 23, 2018

Topics: [Insider](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/insider), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources)

### [Hen Hatch Provides Enduring Entrepreneurial Spirit](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-endure)

 

[Hen Hatch](https://lerner.udel.edu/centers/experiential-learning-centers/horn-program-in-entrepreneurship/hen-hatch-competition/) is University of Delaware’s premier startup funding competition for students, alumni, faculty and staff. It provides the opportunity to make connections, collect feedback on ideas and build your passion all while competing for in-kind services and a prize pool of $100,000.

One student’s Hen Hatch experience led to greater opportunities of growth. Danilo Vicioso, Economics major with a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies and Founder of Influencia, began his Hen Hatch experience a year before actually submitting to the 2017 competition, according to Vince Di Felice, Assistant Professor of Practice, Manager of Venture Support.

[Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-endure)

<https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-endure>

by [Vanessa Spence](https://horn.udel.edu/author/vanessa-spence) • January 19, 2018

Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources)

### [Comments on Hen Hatch: Alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-alum)

 ![Hen-Hatch\_2017-2.jpg](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Hen-Hatch_2017-2.jpg?width=640&name=Hen-Hatch_2017-2.jpg)

The University of Delaware’s Horn Entrepreneurship is accepting submissions for Hen Hatch 2018, the University’s premier startup funding competition.

Hen Hatch provides benefits beyond the $100,000 prize pool. It provides students, alumni, faculty and staff the opportunity to build a community and develop their business concept further. 

[Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-alum)

by [Vanessa Spence](https://horn.udel.edu/author/vanessa-spence) • January 17, 2018

Topics: [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources)

### [5 Reasons Why Every Student, Alum and Staff Member Should Participate in Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/5-reasons-why)

![henhatchfunn.jpg](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/henhatchfunn.jpg?width=600&height=315&name=henhatchfunn.jpg) 

Hen Hatch, University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship’s premier startup competition, returns in spring 2018 to provide students, alumni, faculty and staff an excellent opportunity to pursue and improve their business ideas. Outside of being a fantastic opportunity to pitch your ideas, Hen Hatch provides five amazing and phenomenal benefits that everyone can take advantage of, win, lose or draw!

[Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/5-reasons-why)

by [Dylan Gerstley](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley) • January 16, 2018

Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources)

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