--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | environment description: environment | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware --- [![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) ### [Nature Inspires the Next Generation of Eco-Innovators](https://horn.udel.edu/nature-inspires-the-next-generation-of-eco-innovators) The future is often shaped by the next generation of changemakers. Based on the vision shared by the young entrepreneurs attending the 2026 [Limitless World Summit](https://limitlessworldsummit.org), a two-day global conference hosted by the University of Delaware’s [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/) at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, our future is one where businesses prioritize sustainability. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/nature-inspires-the-next-generation-of-eco-innovators) by [Cori Burcham](https://horn.udel.edu/author/cori-burcham) • July 27, 2026 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [REEF@UD Fellows Showcase Bold Ideas for a More Sustainable Future](https://horn.udel.edu/reefud-fellows-showcase-bold-ideas-for-a-more-sustainable-future) From sustainable fashion and food waste reduction to coastal restoration and eco-friendly products, University of Delaware students showcased bold ideas for a healthier planet at the fifth annual REEF@UD Demo Day on Monday, May 4, at the Venture Development Center. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/reefud-fellows-showcase-bold-ideas-for-a-more-sustainable-future) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • May 13, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment), [REEF@UD](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/reefud) ### [Eco-Innovators Compete on the Stage at REEF@UD Demo Day](https://horn.udel.edu/eco-innovators-compete-on-the-stage-at-reefud-demo-day) The fifth annual **Ratcliffe Eco Entrepreneurship Fellows (REEF@UD)** [**Demo Day**](https://www.tfaforms.com/5215597) is quickly approaching! On **Monday, May 4, from 4-7 p.m.** at the Venture Development Center, a variety of student teams will take the stage in front of expert judges to pitch their original, clever new solutions that push to innovate and fight against pressing environmental challenges.  [Please register to attend](https://horn.udel.edu/e3t/Ctc/RE+113/chxys04/VWwTm85RWC7WW870Pnc6QKR3WW5_BCzp5Lr7SBN1vWRrH3qgz0W69sMD-6lZ3k_W6KxJlx42338hW558ZrC9dx41dVCKS5x39x25rN86qtVBndt4ZW5q1z9g593Z9jW8Gy0Ry8vH9fZN48PJfRKmzd9W8ZYHjZ1F3mP5W5DLdwW6-5kdvW1kwj1L7PY3WWW6HRqsF1DZkkdW5DrkX59jJS5mW3n0h9x7x3xDvVSTLwh11mNsFW1xyrN-4fr3FJVvP_F47C6B6zW8GKk4_3Lsd4BVz4_dH6S5J5SW4kJgzY8MV_nNW3xqzdv2qQgBkf179RKH04) by April 30. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/eco-innovators-compete-on-the-stage-at-reefud-demo-day) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • April 13, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment), [REEF@UD](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/reefud) ### [EntreX Impact Talks Continue with Climate Tech Founder Jo Norris](https://horn.udel.edu/entrex-impact-talks-continue-with-climate-tech-founder-jo-norris) The EntreX Impact Talk series continued this quarter with a conversation focused on sustainability, climate innovation and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Horn Entrepreneurship, the event featured [Jo Norris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-norris/), co-founder and CEO of [Carbon Reform](https://www.carbonreform.com/), a climate technology startup working to reduce building emissions through HVAC innovation. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/entrex-impact-talks-continue-with-climate-tech-founder-jo-norris) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • January 16, 2026 Topics: [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [Deep Dive into Innovation: Evan McArdle and Coral Restoration](https://horn.udel.edu/deep-dive-into-innovation-evan-mcardle-and-coral-restoration) After six years of service in the United States Air Force, Evan McArdle, class of 2025, found a new mission: protecting the planet. Initially pursuing psychology at West Chester University, he realized his true calling lay in environmental science. That realization brought him to the University of Delaware, where he began his studies in Environmental Studies in 2022. It was there that he discovered an unexpected passion beneath the surface, scuba diving. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/deep-dive-into-innovation-evan-mcardle-and-coral-restoration) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 29, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment), [REEF@UD](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/reefud) ### [From Fast to Sustainable: Meet the 2025 Emerging Innovator of the Year](https://horn.udel.edu/from-fast-to-sustainable-meet-the-2025-emerging-innovator-of-the-year) Megana Madhurakavi was just 14 when she decided that she wanted to “break free from the clutches of fast fashion,” she writes on[https://shopliila.com](https://shopliila.com/), the website for her sustainable clothing. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/from-fast-to-sustainable-meet-the-2025-emerging-innovator-of-the-year) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 29, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [Presenting the 2024 Summer Founders Team: Leading In Environment](https://horn.udel.edu/presenting-the-2024-summer-founders-team-leading-in-environment) The Summer Founders program takes approximately 12 weeks, from June 3 to August 15. During this pre-accelerator program, students receive a stipend while developing their ventures. They are supported by weekly mentoring, educational sessions, and progress meetings with advisors. The flexible structure and individualized mentorship allow each team to work on achieving specific goals unique to their projects. The program concludes with "Demo Day," a presentation to mentors, advisors, and stakeholders on Thursday, August 15, which all students must attend. There is one team under the theme of “Environment” involved in the Summer Founders program this summer, and that is Big Rig’s Lionfish Spearfishing Expedition and Charter. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/presenting-the-2024-summer-founders-team-leading-in-environment) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • July 30, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [demo day](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/demo-day), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [Pitching for the Planet: 2024 REEF@UD Eco Entrepreneurship Fellows Pitch Day Recap](https://horn.udel.edu/pitching-for-the-planet-2024-reefud-eco-entrepreneurship-fellows-pitch-day-recap) The 4th Annual Ratcliffe Eco Entrepreneurship Fellows Pitch Day, hosted by Horn Entrepreneurship at the Venture Development Center recently took place Monday May 6. Nine participants with a strong passion for the environment and sustainability came together to pitch their ideas to the judges and compete for a grab at the cash prize. Ideas ranged in all areas from, sustainable home buying, to energy conversion, to aquatic ecosystem preservation. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/pitching-for-the-planet-2024-reefud-eco-entrepreneurship-fellows-pitch-day-recap) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • May 10, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [Get To Know Horn: Megan Pillsbury](https://horn.udel.edu/get-to-know-horn-megan-pillsbury) University of Delaware has welcomed a few new faculty members over the past couple years from a wide range of departments and fields. Gladly UD’s Ratcliffe Eco Entrepreneurship Fellows Program (REEF) has added Megan Pillsbury as their director in 2022. A talented individual like Megan Pillsbury has a lot to share and a lot for us to learn about. She was able to speak with Horn Entrepreneurship and share some more about herself, her role, and experiences. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/get-to-know-horn-megan-pillsbury) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • February 19, 2024 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [REEF@UD Tackles Coastal Resilience at Eco Entrepreneurship Design Sprint](https://horn.udel.edu/reefud-tackles-coastal-resilience-at-eco-entrepreneurship-design-sprint) On October 6th and 7th, University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship hosted the REEF@UD Eco Entrepreneurship Design Sprint, a special event that brought together innovative minds to address the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on coastal regions. The event, titled "Shoring Up Against Climate Change: Design for Coastal Resilience," showcased the power of entrepreneurial thinking in finding sustainable solutions to protect vulnerable coastal communities. 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