--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | commercialization (2) description: commercialization | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (2) --- [![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) ### [Horn Never Sleeps](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-never-sleeps) *Horn began its summer in April with Diamond Challenge Summit semifinalists and Ice cream. UDairy' Moo Mobile was founded in partnership with Horn Entrepreneurship in 2013.* [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-never-sleeps) by [John Wasdin](https://horn.udel.edu/author/john-wasdin) • June 15, 2022 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [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), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [New Ideas "Spring" at Pitch Party](https://horn.udel.edu/new-ideas-spring-at-pitch-party) Horn Entrepreneurship and eClub will host the [**2022 Spring Pitch Party**](https://www.tfaforms.com/4961385). A hybrid format will take place, with the event as in-person for those registering as presenters.  The larger audience of spectators will remain virtual. It all takes place on March 23, from 6 - 8 p.m. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/new-ideas-spring-at-pitch-party) by [Vanessa Spence](https://horn.udel.edu/author/vanessa-spence) • March 01, 2022 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [Versogen Looks to Launch Game-Changing Technology in Reducing Carbon Emission](https://horn.udel.edu/versogen-looks-to-launch-game-changing-technology-in-reducing-carbon-emission) *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. Each team receives a customized blend of resources, including training, mentorship, and funding, through the Blue Hen Proof of Concept Program.  Mentorship and support is also provided by Horn Entrepreneurship partners, including the Office of Economic, Innovations and Partnerships and Delaware’s Small Business Development Center.* Lan Wang was a UD graduate student and postdoc, now [Versogen’s](https://versogen.com/) Director of New Chemistry and Cofounder, who led the effort to scale the world’s leading polymer membrane technologies for converting water into green hydrogen. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/versogen-looks-to-launch-game-changing-technology-in-reducing-carbon-emission) by [Vanessa Spence](https://horn.udel.edu/author/vanessa-spence) • February 14, 2022 Topics: [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [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), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [From Books to Big Bucks: Celebrating the Wins of Students, Alumni, Faculty](https://horn.udel.edu/from-books-to-big-bucks-celebrating-the-wins-of-students-alumni-faculty) The last six months flew by! But our community was anything but quiet. Check out all of the accomplishments - and give kudos to your friends. Smile knowing that you are part of a community making an impact on the world.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/from-books-to-big-bucks-celebrating-the-wins-of-students-alumni-faculty) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • February 07, 2022 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [research](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [Bridging Tech Innovations From Lab to Revenue](https://horn.udel.edu/bridging-tech-innovations-from-lab-to-revenue) Meet Glen Gaddy joining the Horn Entrepreneurship Team in a new role as Managing Director of the University Launch Fund. Gaddy plans to utilize his extensive experiences as an entrepreneur and innovator from both his corporate and academic roles. He comes to Horn as the Managing Member of long standing angel investor group, Robin Hood Ventures, and serves as chair of Mid Atlantic Diamond Ventures, the leading quarterly early stage pitch forum in the Mid Atlantic. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/bridging-tech-innovations-from-lab-to-revenue) by [Vanessa Spence](https://horn.udel.edu/author/vanessa-spence) • December 21, 2021 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [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) ### [REEF@UD: Ratcliffe Eco-Entrepreneurship Fellows explore entrepreneurial solutions to environmental problems](https://horn.udel.edu/reefud-ratcliffe-eco-entrepreneurship-fellows-explore-entrepreneurial-solutions-to-environmental-problems) Article by Adam Thomas Photos by Evan Krape and iStock December 02, 2021 [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/reefud-ratcliffe-eco-entrepreneurship-fellows-explore-entrepreneurial-solutions-to-environmental-problems) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • December 13, 2021 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [pre-accelerator](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [Novel Technologies: From the Lab to the Marketplace](https://horn.udel.edu/novel-technologies-from-the-lab-to-the-marketplace)   Seventeen research teams will participate in the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps) Sites program to assess the commercial viability of their academic research, university intellectual property, or any STEM-related technology. The 20th cohort to enter the program at Horn Entrepreneurship started their five-week series of workshops and market research on October 5. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/novel-technologies-from-the-lab-to-the-marketplace) by [Vanessa Spence](https://horn.udel.edu/author/vanessa-spence) • October 14, 2021 Topics: [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [SBA Awards 50K Grant to UD Horn](https://horn.udel.edu/sba-awards-50k-grant-to-ud-horn) The [Blue Hen Proof of Concept program](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/blue-hen-poc/) (POC), Horn’s startup incubator, was awarded $50,000 from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC).  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/sba-awards-50k-grant-to-ud-horn) by [Meg Marcozzi](https://horn.udel.edu/author/meg-marcozzi) • October 05, 2021 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [equity](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/equity), [research](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [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) ### [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) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization/page/1) 2 ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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