--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | opportunities (3) description: opportunities | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (3) --- [![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) ### [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) ### [Thinking Outside the Box; Spring Pitch Party Results](https://horn.udel.edu/thinking-outside-the-box-spring-pitch-party-results) Horn Entrepreneurship held its 2022 Spring Pitch Party on Wednesday, March 23. Students got the chance to pitch ideas for business and social ventures, in hopes of winning various awards and prizes. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/thinking-outside-the-box-spring-pitch-party-results) by [John Wasdin](https://horn.udel.edu/author/john-wasdin) • March 24, 2022 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startup advice](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) ### [New Ideas "Spring" at Pitch Party](https://horn.udel.edu/new-ideas-spring-at-pitch-party) Horn Entrepreneurship and eClub will host the [**2022 Spring Pitch Party**](https://www.tfaforms.com/4961385). A hybrid format will take place, with the event as in-person for those registering as presenters.  The larger audience of spectators will remain virtual. It all takes place on March 23, from 6 - 8 p.m. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/new-ideas-spring-at-pitch-party) by [Vanessa Spence](https://horn.udel.edu/author/vanessa-spence) • March 01, 2022 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [From Books to Big Bucks: Celebrating the Wins of Students, Alumni, Faculty](https://horn.udel.edu/from-books-to-big-bucks-celebrating-the-wins-of-students-alumni-faculty) The last six months flew by! But our community was anything but quiet. Check out all of the accomplishments - and give kudos to your friends. Smile knowing that you are part of a community making an impact on the world.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/from-books-to-big-bucks-celebrating-the-wins-of-students-alumni-faculty) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • February 07, 2022 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [research](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch), [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) ### [VentureOn Provides Community for Early Startups](https://horn.udel.edu/ventureon-provides-community-for-early-startups) *The Venture Development Center provides a central location for student entrepreneurial activity.*   Horn Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce a successful fall lineup of VentureOn teams. Twenty teams from across campus ranging from undergraduate to graduate students compose the newest cohort. [VentureOn](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/ventureon/), offered each semester, is for students who already have a startup or social venture and are working on building revenue, meeting customers, and other needed resources. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/ventureon-provides-community-for-early-startups) by [Vanessa Spence](https://horn.udel.edu/author/vanessa-spence) • November 19, 2021 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [VentureOn](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon) ### [Global Youth Entrepreneurship Competition Launched](https://horn.udel.edu/global-youth-entrepreneurship-competition-launched-1)   From electricity generating tires and eco-friendly construction material to wellness apps and bacteria reducing inventions, more than 20,000 teens are addressing the world’s toughest problems through the [Diamond Challenge](https://diamondchallenge.org/), an entrepreneurship competition for high school students. Registration for the 2022 [competition](https://diamondchallenge.org/competition/) is open to high school students through January 7, 2022. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/global-youth-entrepreneurship-competition-launched-1) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • November 11, 2021 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities) ### [Important Dates for Fall Entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/important-dates-for-fall-entrepreneurs) As the fall semester begins to pick up speed, don’t forget to mark your calendars for all of the amazing entrepreneurial events and happenings coming up! [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/important-dates-for-fall-entrepreneurs) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • September 08, 2021 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities) ### [Diamond Challenge 2021 Summit: A Week-Long Entrepreneurship Experience, Recapped](https://horn.udel.edu/diamond-challenge-summit-2021-a-week-long-entrepreneurship-experience-recapped) The [Diamond Challenge](https://diamondchallenge.org/), an entrepreneurship platform for high school students from around the world, recently wrapped up its week-long summit which took place virtually this year, from April 11 - 16, 2021. 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