--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | opportunities (4) description: opportunities | 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) ### [Spring Pitch Party Offers Fun & Opportunity](https://horn.udel.edu/spring-pitch-party-offers-fun-opportunity)   Horn Entrepreneurship and eClub welcome alumni Lily Wolfe, Brianna Bannach, and Farhad Baqi as judges for this year's Spring Pitch Party on March 31 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. over Zoom! Join the audience and spectate as UD student teams pitch innovative ventures for a total of $1,500 in funding and resources. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/spring-pitch-party-offers-fun-opportunity) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • March 29, 2021 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [VentureOn](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) ### [Free Entrepreneurship Courses for Delaware High School Students](https://horn.udel.edu/free-entrepreneurship-courses-for-delaware-high-school-students) University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship is offering 10 Delaware high schools launch grants for its newest youth offering, EntreX Lab.  EntreX Lab (short for “Entrepreneurial Experience Laboratory”) is an opportunity for high school students to take credit-bearing entrepreneurship coursework through the University of Delaware. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/free-entrepreneurship-courses-for-delaware-high-school-students) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 26, 2021 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [Three Teams Set to Make It Happen](https://horn.udel.edu/three-teams-set-to-make-it-happen) University of Delaware student teams were awarded more than $5000 to use in design, prototyping and fabrication of their projects.   The inaugural Spring 2021 Make It Happen Challenge showcased students from across the University with one thing in common: a desire to bring their ideas to life. The Challenge, presented by UD MakerGym and Horn Entrepreneurship, is a University-wide, semester-long student design competition that provides grants for making and innovation, targeting ideation, proof of concept, prototyping or small batch production. In addition to financial support, students receive training, tools, materials and mentoring. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/three-teams-set-to-make-it-happen) by [Meg Marcozzi](https://horn.udel.edu/author/meg-marcozzi) • March 23, 2021 Topics: [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Mastering Entrepreneurship Through Leadership: An Introduction to SELF and the 2021 Cohort](https://horn.udel.edu/mastering-entrepreneurship-through-leadership-an-introduction-to-self-and-the-2021-cohort) In the spaces of creative disruption where entrepreneurs operate, the skills of effective leadership have always been of key importance, and are inextricably tied to the spirit of innovation. However, before anyone can even begin to become a leader of others, they must first learn to lead themselves. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/mastering-entrepreneurship-through-leadership-an-introduction-to-self-and-the-2021-cohort) by [Jan Castro](https://horn.udel.edu/author/jan-castro) • March 17, 2021 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership), [Siegfried](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/siegfried) ### [Advancing Equity Thru Entrepreneurship Summer Internship Challenge](https://horn.udel.edu/advancing-equity-thru-entrepreneurship-summer-internship-challenge) Horn Entrepreneurship is excited to announce the “Advancing Equity Thru Entrepreneurship Summer Internship Challenge.” This new program seeks to provide funding and mentorship support to UD undergraduate students who are actively working to advance social justice and equality of opportunity. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/advancing-equity-thru-entrepreneurship-summer-internship-challenge) by [Daniel J. Freeman](https://horn.udel.edu/author/daniel-j-freeman) • March 02, 2021 Topics: [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [equity](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/equity), [internships](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/internships) ### [Horn Entrepreneurship Award Celebration Announcement December 2020](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-award-celebration-announcement-december-2020) Horn Entrepreneurship is excited to announce all of the accomplishments and successes of our community of creative thinkers, trailblazers and world-changers this quarter. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-award-celebration-announcement-december-2020) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • January 11, 2021 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [research](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research) ### [Oh What a Year it Has Been! Our 2020 Academic Year in Review](https://horn.udel.edu/2020-horn-entrepreneurship-in-review) The year 2020 will forever be known for it challenges. For Horn Entrepreneurship a focus kept on delivering our award-winning programs and  curriculum for students has lead to a successful 2020 academic year. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/2020-horn-entrepreneurship-in-review) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • December 23, 2020 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [As Hen Hatch Finals Approach, an Inside Look with Vince DiFelice and Former Finalists](https://horn.udel.edu/as-hen-hatch-finals-approach-an-inside-look-with-vince-difelice-and-former-finalists) *Covid-19 hasn't stopped senior instructor DiFelice, pictured above, from continuing to serve in important mentorship roles for Horn Entrepreneurship students from his own home.* As [2020 Hen Hatch finalists](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-2020-finalists-announced-anticipation-builds-for-final-round) prepare for the busy days ahead leading up to the [Hen Hatch competition’s final round](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-hen-hatch-final-round-registration-126476730305)where everyone is invited to attend on Dec. 3. The Horn Entrepreneurship team had a chance to reflect on Hen Hatch with Horn community members who have been directly involved in the startup competition. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/as-hen-hatch-finals-approach-an-inside-look-with-vince-difelice-and-former-finalists) by [Jan Castro](https://horn.udel.edu/author/jan-castro) • November 30, 2020 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [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), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [Hen Hatch 2020: Competition Updates, Semifinalists Announced](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-2020-competition-updates-semifinalists-announced) [Hen Hatch](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/hen-hatch/), Horn Entrepreneurship’s premier startup funding competition, will hold its semifinal round on Nov. 5, 2020 to determine which six most promising business concepts will advance to the finals to be held on Dec. 3, 2020. The 20 semifinalist teams have already progressed through one round of judging. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-2020-competition-updates-semifinalists-announced) by [Jan Castro](https://horn.udel.edu/author/jan-castro) • October 29, 2020 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [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), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching) ### [Internships in the Era of COVID-19: Signature Internship Program Shines](https://horn.udel.edu/internships-in-the-era-of-covid-19-signature-internship-program-shines) *Editor’s note: This guest post by Nick Novoa is a compilation of Horn Entrepreneurship students’ firsthand experiences with their summer internships.* [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/internships-in-the-era-of-covid-19-signature-internship-program-shines) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 05, 2020 Topics: [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [internships](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/internships) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities/page/1) [2](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities/page/2) [3](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities/page/3) 4 [5](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities/page/5) ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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