--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | environment (2) description: environment | 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) ### [Shoring Up Against Climate Change: Join the REEF@UD Eco Entrepreneurship Design Sprint](https://horn.udel.edu/shoring-up-against-climate-change-join-the-reefud-eco-entrepreneurship-design-sprint) In the face of an ever-escalating climate crisis, the need for innovative solutions has never been more critical. Now, more than ever, we require a dynamic, multidisciplinary approach to tackle the pressing challenges posed by climate change. The University of Delaware's REEF@UD Eco Entrepreneurship program invites scientists, engineers, policy makers, entrepreneurs, artists, and anyone eager to make a difference to join us in a two-day Eco Sprint dedicated to developing creative solutions for coastal resilience in Delaware and beyond.The sprint, titled Shoring Up Against Climate Change: Design for Coastal Resilience, will be hosted Friday, Oct. 6, from 4pm to 8pm & Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10am to 2pm at the Venture Development Center. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/shoring-up-against-climate-change-join-the-reefud-eco-entrepreneurship-design-sprint) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • September 29, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [REEF@UD Pitch Day Showcases Eco-Friendly Projects](https://horn.udel.edu/reefud-pitch-day-showcases-eco-friendly-projects) University of Delaware students showed their passion for the environment on Monday, May 8, at the 3rd Annual Ratcliffe Eco Entrepreneurship Fellows Pitch Day, hosted by Horn Entrepreneurship at the Venture Development Center. This year’s six teams of eco-entrepreneurs pitched their innovative and creative business ideas persuasively, addressing unique environmental issues to a panel of expert judges for a prize pool of $6,000.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/reefud-pitch-day-showcases-eco-friendly-projects) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • May 17, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [Aloha from Hawaii; Winter 2022 Study Abroad](https://horn.udel.edu/aloha-from-hawaii-winter-2022-study-abroad) *UD Entrepreneurship students posing for a photo on the beach at Waikiki*   A select group of UD entrepreneurship students attended  Horn Entrepreneurship's study abroad program in January ‘22 to Hawaii. The students described the program as “an experience of a lifetime.” The students completed course work that focused on entrepreneurship & workplace culture, while being immersed in Hawaiian culture and history. The group took time to visit historic landmarks, networked with entrepreneurs across the islands, attended lectures from accomplished industry professionals, and worked on their own research-based projects, while exploring specific workplace culture issues.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/aloha-from-hawaii-winter-2022-study-abroad) by [Brandon Leo](https://horn.udel.edu/author/brandon-leo) • April 12, 2022 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [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) ### [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) ### [Teens Tackle Woes of Waste Management](https://horn.udel.edu/teens-tackle-woes-of-waste-management) Eight high schools joined together to participate in the inaugural [EntreX Lab](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/pre-college-programs/dual-enrollment/) Delaware Connect design sprint, a timed competition in which students address a problem and pitch a solution to a panel of judges. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/teens-tackle-woes-of-waste-management) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • December 06, 2021 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [Lignolix, Starting with Sustainable Ideas to Produce Real Market Value](https://horn.udel.edu/lignolix-finds-a-viable-commercial-path-for-a-sustainable-idea) *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. A customized blend of resources, including training, mentorship, and funding, is provided to each team through the Blue Hen Proof of Concept Program. Additional mentorship and support is provided by Horn Entrepreneurship partners including the Office of Economic, Innovations and Partnerships and Delaware’s Small Business Development Center.* [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/lignolix-finds-a-viable-commercial-path-for-a-sustainable-idea) by [Vanessa Spence](https://horn.udel.edu/author/vanessa-spence) • September 02, 2021 Topics: [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), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [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. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/restoring-our-earth-celebrating-entrepreneurs-working-towards-a-sustainable-future) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • April 22, 2021 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) ### [Dr. Robert Ddamulira: Building Businesses to Beat Climate Change](https://horn.udel.edu/dr.-robert-ddamulira-building-businesses-to-beat-climate-change) Dr. Robert Ddamulira is a firm believer in the power of people. In other words, he is convinced that any problem, no matter how daunting, can be solved through cooperation and a little bit of disruptive creativity – a rather simple conviction that informs Ddamulira’s entrepreneurial approach to the existential challenge of climate change. 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