--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | entrepreneurship and science (2) description: entrepreneurship and science | 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) ### [EntreX Students Conceptualize Uses for New Technologies at NASA Innovation Sprint](https://horn.udel.edu/entrex-students-conceptualize-uses-for-new-technologies-at-nasa-innovation-sprint)   Horn Entrepreneurship's [EntreX Lab dual enrollment program](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/pre-college-programs/dual-enrollment/) equips students to thrive amidst rapid change by cultivating agile thinking and developing their creative problem-solving skillsets.  On December 19, student teams from Saint John Vianney and ASPIRA Academy gathered on Zoom to participate in an [EntreX](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/pre-college-programs/dual-enrollment/)NASA Innovation Sprint. Equipped with documents describing a handful of innovative technologies from NASA, several teams brainstormed potential applications for the tech to solve problems in their local communities and contexts. The event brought out lots of creative ideas for applications of the tech, and inspired some young entrepreneurs along the way. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/entrex-students-conceptualize-uses-for-new-technologies-at-nasa-innovation-sprint) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • April 11, 2023 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [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) ### [Students Present Innovative Solutions to Pressing Environmental Problems](https://horn.udel.edu/students-present-innovative-solutions-to-pressing-environmental-problems) 12 student teams spent Saturday, October 22, presenting possible solutions to ecological challenges in the Fall 2022 Eco Design Sprint, sponsored by the Ratcliffe Eco-Entrepreneurship Fellows program (REEF@UD), Horn Entrepreneurship, and the Gerard J. Mangone Climate Change Science and Policy Hub at the University of Delaware. Winning proposals ranged from enhanced artificial turf to non-heat absorbing sidewalks to delayed-release nitrogen fertilizers. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/students-present-innovative-solutions-to-pressing-environmental-problems) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • November 23, 2022 Topics: [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Strados Labs](https://horn.udel.edu/strados-labs) It’s a bright, blue, sunny day and you decide to take a trip to the ballpark with your friends. The game is tied and everybody is excited to see what happens next. All of a sudden your chest tightens up and you begin to wheeze. It feels impossible to get a breath and now your friends all begin to panic. You pull out your inhaler and head for the car. Just a moment ago your biggest worry was your favorite team winning, and now it’s hoping to make it out of the hospital before the day ends. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/strados-labs) by [John Wasdin](https://horn.udel.edu/author/john-wasdin) • July 06, 2022 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), [government](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/government), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [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) ### [The Art of Innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/the-art-of-innovation) Like a connoisseur of fine art, Christina Pellicane both understands and enjoys the details, technique and principles of commercialization. She’s spent most of her career on just that - making an impact through innovation. Her work is reminiscent of a Jackson Pollock painting - drips and splashes dotting the canvas - it is purposeful and groundbreaking. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/the-art-of-innovation) by [Meg Marcozzi](https://horn.udel.edu/author/meg-marcozzi) • January 24, 2022 Topics: [Insider](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/insider), [future of work](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [government](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/government), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [equity](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/equity), [research](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research), [pre-accelerator](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [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) ### [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) ### [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) ### [Celebrating Entrepreneurs Working Towards a Sustainable Future](https://horn.udel.edu/restoring-our-earth-celebrating-entrepreneurs-working-towards-a-sustainable-future) The University of Delaware is proud to foster a community that supports the development of eco-friendly and sustainable businesses that work towards protecting the environment we live in. Numerous environmental startups and businesses have stemmed from the work of UD students, alumni, staff and faculty. 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