--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | innovation (4) description: innovation | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (4) --- [![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) ### [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) ### [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) ### [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) ### [The 2024-2025 Accelerating Innovation in Education Fellowship Cohort: Driving Innovation from Within](https://horn.udel.edu/the-2024-2025-accelerating-innovation-in-education-fellowship-cohort-driving-innovation-from-within) Horn Entrepreneurship is thrilled to welcome a fresh, dynamic group of fellows to its much-anticipated Accelerating Innovation in Education program. The fellowship, led by Dan Freeman, Founding Director, and Felicia Harrington, Assistant Director of Youth Programs, is designed to foster a culture of innovation and experimentation within K-12 education. The fellows have taken the time to develop new skills and understand the building blocks of an innovative school culture through an immersive two day summer program. The fellows will continue to meet as a community of practice throughout the upcoming school year. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/the-2024-2025-accelerating-innovation-in-education-fellowship-cohort-driving-innovation-from-within) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • July 26, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Meet The New 2024 Summer Founders Cohort](https://horn.udel.edu/meet-the-new-2024-summer-founders-cohort) For young and ambitious entrepreneurs, summertime offers an ideal opportunity to nurture and refine their ventures amidst great weather, ample free time, and positive vibes. The Summer Founders program allows a select group of students to fully immerse themselves in developing their startups. Congratulations to this year’s eight teams! [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/meet-the-new-2024-summer-founders-cohort) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • July 01, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [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) ### [VentureOn 2024: Where Social Impact and Community Development Meet](https://horn.udel.edu/ventureon-2024-where-social-impact-and-community-development-meet) ***VentureOn 2024: Honoring Teams Based On Social Impact and Community Development *** This is the fourth article in a series highlighting the Spring 2024 VentureOn teams. In this article, we'll delve into teams that focus on ventures related to Social Impact and Community Development. VentureOn is a program that spans a semester and requires an application. It gives students the opportunity to validate a problem and create a practical solution related to their personal interests. These projects can cover social issues, business concepts, or product ideas. The students come from multiple different universities with a variety of different majors and areas of study. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/ventureon-2024-where-social-impact-and-community-development-meet) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • June 06, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [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) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation/page/1) […](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation/page/1) [2](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation/page/2) [3](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation/page/3) 4 [5](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation/page/5) [6](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation/page/6) […](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation/page/9) [10](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation/page/10) ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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