--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | entrepreneurship (8) description: entrepreneurship | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (8) --- [![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) ### [Spotlight on the 2024 Hen Hatch Semifinalists](https://horn.udel.edu/spotlight-on-the-2024-hen-hatch-semifinalists) Eleven teams advanced to the second round of Hen Hatch, UD’s premier startup funding competition. These semifinalists will compete on October 25 to find out which of the promising concepts will advance to the final round of Hen Hatch at the [2024 Blue Hen Innovation Fest](https://udel.ungerboeck.net/prod/emc00/PublicSignIn.aspx?&aat=65377753697267444169556876586a374c4e7868712f3070426a415758493157754d6a46486544536c4b493d) on December 5. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/spotlight-on-the-2024-hen-hatch-semifinalists) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 22, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [Ready to pitch? All you need is an idea!](https://horn.udel.edu/ready-to-pitch-all-you-need-is-an-idea) Do you have an idea for a new product or service?  The [Fall Pitch Party](https://www.tfaforms.com/5149413) will occur at the [Venture Development Center](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Venture+Development+Center/@39.6823,-75.748148,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c7aa3a9872ea21:0x31a45a51ff6a7d6c!8m2!3d39.6823!4d-75.748148!16s%2Fg%2F11c5250l_l?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) on Wednesday, October 23 from 6 pm-7:30 pm. The Pitch Party is a unique event tailored for UD students who are new to the experience of pitching ideas. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/ready-to-pitch-all-you-need-is-an-idea) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • October 17, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) ### [Fueling Innovation: Celebrating the Achievements of the Horn Community](https://horn.udel.edu/fueling-innovation-celebrating-the-achievements-of-the-horn-community) Over the past year, University of Delaware’s community of brilliant entrepreneurs and innovators continues to shine, leaving a trail of impressive achievements in their wake. From securing vital funding through investments and grants to earning top honors in awards and competitions, UD students, faculty, and alumni consistently push the boundaries of excellence. Their hard work and ingenuity have garnered well-deserved recognition from notable figures and publications alike. Below, we celebrate their remarkable accomplishments, categorized by the incredible contributions of the students, alumni, faculty & staff, and the Horn National Advisory Board. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/fueling-innovation-celebrating-the-achievements-of-the-horn-community) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 08, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [NSF I-Corps At UD Propelus Program: Recap of Key Insights And Outcomes](https://horn.udel.edu/nsf-i-corps-at-ud-propelus-program-recap-of-key-insights-and-outcomes) Entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey have access to a wide array of resources at UD. One such resource is the NSF I-Corps @ UD Propelus program, which trains teams in evidence-based entrepreneurship over four weeks. Meet the teams in Propelus Cohort 1. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/nsf-i-corps-at-ud-propelus-program-recap-of-key-insights-and-outcomes) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 25, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Camp Horn: Welcoming New Entrepreneurship Majors to UD](https://horn.udel.edu/camp-horn-welcoming-new-entrepreneurship-majors-to-ud) Horn Entrepreneurship recently kicked off the academic year with a vibrant welcome party for entrepreneurship majors. The welcome party, themed “Camp Horn,” was designed to immerse students in a lively, camp-inspired atmosphere, fostering connections, and excitement as they start the fall semester. With themed decorations and engaging activities, the gathering offered a perfect blend of networking, refreshments, and fun. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/camp-horn-welcoming-new-entrepreneurship-majors-to-ud) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 20, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [The Ignite! Early Move-In Program: A Kickoff to Success](https://horn.udel.edu/the-ignite-early-move-in-program-a-kickoff-to-success) Horn Entrepreneurship’s Enrichment programs enhance the college experience by bringing students into a supportive community of like-minded peers while helping them gain valuable skills, experiences, and connections outside the classroom. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/the-ignite-early-move-in-program-a-kickoff-to-success) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • September 11, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Empowering Futures: A Mission To Providing Quality Education And Opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/empowering-futures-a-mission-to-providing-quality-education-and-opportunities) ***(This article was written by Kevin Tritt and originally published on the*** [***Lerner blog***](https://lerner.udel.edu/seeing-opportunity/lerner-mba-student-saviour-anyagri-establishes-organization-to-provide-schooling-for-students-in-native-ghana/)***)*** ## **Lerner graduate student Saviour Anyagri establishes an organization to provide schooling for students in Ghana** For Saviour Anyargi, earning his [MBA in business analytics](https://lerner.udel.edu/programs/mba-programs/mba-specializations/business-analytics/)this spring from the University of Delaware was one more accomplishment in his quest to provide equitable educational opportunities for children across the globe or in his homeland. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/empowering-futures-a-mission-to-providing-quality-education-and-opportunities) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 06, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [New Grant Focuses on Entrepreneurial Leadership and Character](https://horn.udel.edu/new-grant-focuses-on-entrepreneurial-leadership-and-character) Johann Ducharme, assistant professor of entrepreneurship and faculty director of the Siegfried Fellows, was awarded a $50,000 grant from The Educating Character Initiative (ECI), a part of the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University, for the project “Institutional Consensus of Character Education at the University of Delaware.” [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/new-grant-focuses-on-entrepreneurial-leadership-and-character) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • August 29, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship) ### [Empowering Entrepreneurs: Summer Founders, Demo Day 2024](https://horn.udel.edu/empowering-entrepreneurs-summer-founders-demo-day-2024) **Summer Founders: Demo Day 2024**  On August 15, 2024, the teams from Summer Founders showcased their ventures at Demo Day. Summer Founders is a 12-week pre-accelerator program where students are tasked to search for  repeatable and scalable business models that are able to solve both commercial and social problems. The students were granted a stipend during this program and were also given weekly mentoring and education sessions. The flexible structure of the program allows each team to achieve unique goals. Demo Day is the conclusion of Summer Founders, providing teams the opportunity to present their projects, demonstrate how the program has influenced their work, and connect with community members, peers, and mentors while sharing their summer progress on their venture.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/empowering-entrepreneurs-summer-founders-demo-day-2024) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • August 23, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [demo day](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/demo-day) ### [Introducing the 2024 Summer Founders Teams: Innovators in Efficiency](https://horn.udel.edu/introducing-the-2024-summer-founders-teams-innovators-in-efficiency) The Summer Founders program is a 12-week pre-accelerator initiative from June 3 to August 15. During this time, students will receive a stipend while working on developing their ventures. The program features weekly mentoring, educational sessions, and progress meetings with advisors. Its flexible structure and individualized mentorship allow each team to focus on achieving their unique goals. The program culminates in "Demo Day," a presentation to mentors, advisors, and stakeholders on Thursday, August 15th, where student participation is mandatory. Participants are required to work on the University of Delaware campus throughout the program.  The teams in the efficiency theme include ArPlan, One Click Docs, Kitch Co., Offshore Fishing Intel Service.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/introducing-the-2024-summer-founders-teams-innovators-in-efficiency) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • August 14, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship/page/1) […](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship/page/3) [6](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship/page/6) [7](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship/page/7) 8 [9](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship/page/9) [10](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship/page/10) […](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship/page/13) [25](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship/page/25) ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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