--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | pre college description: pre college | 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) ### [Small Steps, Big Impact: 2026 Emerging Innovator of the Year](https://horn.udel.edu/small-steps-big-impact-2026-emerging-innovator-of-the-year) Social innovation is often the result of collaboration, but the efforts of one person dedicated to furthering a cause can truly make a difference. That’s what the young entrepreneurs and their chaperones from across the globe gathered to celebrate at the 2026 [Limitless World Summit](https://limitlessworldsummit.org), an annual conference hosted by the University of Delaware’s [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/) that offers secondary school students the chance to hone their entrepreneurial skills and win funding for their business and social ventures. Epitomizing that potential was the 2026 [Emerging Innovator of the Year](https://emerginginnovatorawards.org): Soneesh Kothagundla, an 18-year-old health advocate from Georgia, USA. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/small-steps-big-impact-2026-emerging-innovator-of-the-year) by [Cori Burcham](https://horn.udel.edu/author/cori-burcham) • September 09, 2026 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [The Blue Hen Behind the Partnerships: Meet Brittany Acosta](https://horn.udel.edu/the-blue-hen-behind-the-partnerships-meet-brittany-acosta) As School Partnerships Manager at Horn Entrepreneurship, Brittany Acosta is helping expand access to entrepreneurship education beyond the University of Delaware campus. Through partnerships with high schools, she works with educators and administrators to bring business, innovation, and leadership courses to students before they begin their college journey. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/the-blue-hen-behind-the-partnerships-meet-brittany-acosta) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • September 02, 2026 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [The Horn Team](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/the-horn-team) ### [Limitless Connections, World-Changing Ideas](https://horn.udel.edu/limitless-connections-world-changing-ideas) The pathway to positive world-change isn’t a journey one should take alone, but rather hand-in-hand with like-minded visionaries — that’s what young entrepreneurs from 13 countries and 20 U.S. states learned firsthand at the 2026 Limitless World Summit, a conference hosted by the University of Delaware’s [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/) for high school students to learn and grow together as leaders in business and innovation. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/limitless-connections-world-changing-ideas) by [Cori Burcham](https://horn.udel.edu/author/cori-burcham) • August 24, 2026 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [startup advice](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [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) ### [Students Plant Seeds for Change at the 2026 Limitless World Summit](https://horn.udel.edu/students-plant-seeds-for-change-at-the-2026-limitless-world-summit) On a morning in April, Nicholai Williamson, CEO of BonaFyde and University of Delaware alum, addressed a room of 500 young entrepreneurs and their chaperones from around the globe. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/students-plant-seeds-for-change-at-the-2026-limitless-world-summit) by [Cori Burcham](https://horn.udel.edu/author/cori-burcham) • May 04, 2026 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college) ### [Aspiring High School Entrepreneurs Brought Big Energy to UD](https://horn.udel.edu/aspiring-high-school-entrepreneurs-brought-big-energy-to-ud) On March 5, high school students from across the Delaware Valley gathered at Clayton Hall at University of Delaware for the 2026 EntreX Delaware Venture Showcase. Representing schools from throughout the region, these aspiring entrepreneurs pitched their startup ideas to a panel of experienced judges for a chance to win $500 and earn a spot in Diamond Challenge finals at the prestigious 2026 Limitless World Summit. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/aspiring-high-school-entrepreneurs-brought-big-energy-to-ud) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 12, 2026 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [Big Ideas, Bold Pitches: EntreX Regional Venture Showcase 2026](https://horn.udel.edu/big-ideas-bold-pitches-entrex-regional-venture-showcase-2026) High school students from across the mid-Atlantic stepped into the spotlight on February 25 for the 2026 EntreX Regional Venture Showcase. These aspiring entrepreneurs pitched their startup ideas to a panel of expert judges, competing for $500 and a spot in the [Diamond Challenge](https://diamondchallenge.org/) finals at the [2026 Limitless World Summit](https://limitlessworldsummit.org/). [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/big-ideas-bold-pitches-entrex-regional-venture-showcase-2026) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 05, 2026 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [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) ### [Students Innovate to Combat Youth Vaping at EntreX Lab Challenge](https://horn.udel.edu/students-innovate-to-combat-youth-vaping-at-entrex-lab-challenge) Nearly 200 students from 15 high schools joined together to participate in the EntreX Lab Delaware Connect design sprint, a timed competition in which students address a real-world problem and pitch their solutions to a panel of judges. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/students-innovate-to-combat-youth-vaping-at-entrex-lab-challenge) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • November 10, 2025 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college) ### [“Yes, And” in Action: Mike Eppehimer Kicks Off EntreX Impact Talks](https://horn.udel.edu/yes-and-in-action-mike-eppehimer-kicks-off-entrex-impact-talks) What happens when an improv mindset meets real-world leadership? For the first EntreX Impact Talk, Leadership Delaware CEO Mike Eppehimer showed our students and educators how a simple phrase—“yes, and”—can transform teams, careers and communities. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/yes-and-in-action-mike-eppehimer-kicks-off-entrex-impact-talks) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 31, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) 1 [2](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college/page/2) [3](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college/page/3) [4](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college/page/4) ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [entrepreneurship (243)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship) - [community (225)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) - [students (159)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) - [alumni (118)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) - [awards (116)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards) - [startups (116)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) - [events (102)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events) - [innovation (96)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) - [success stories (89)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories) - [resources (83)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) - [enrichment (82)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment) - [competition (65)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition) - [Summer Founders (51)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) - [social entrepreneurship (49)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship) - [pitching (47)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching) - [opportunities (45)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities) - [careers (43)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/careers) - [entrepreneurship and science (42)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science) - [pre college (40)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college) - [women entrepreneurs (38)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs) - [leadership (35)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) - [Hen Hatch (31)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) - [future of work (31)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work) - [Insider (28)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/insider) - [pitch party (28)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) - [educators (26)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) - [technology (25)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology) - [VentureOn (23)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon) - [startup advice (23)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice) - [equity (22)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/equity) - [pre-accelerator (22)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator) - [commercialization (20)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) - [environment (20)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) - [research (17)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research) - [demo day (16)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/demo-day) - [entrepreneurship and the arts (16)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-the-arts) - [Siegfried (13)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/siegfried) - [internships (13)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/internships) - [10 Year Anniversary (11)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/10-year-anniversary) - [DIF (10)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif) - [Horn Hen of the Month (8)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/horn-hen-of-the-month) - [The Horn Team (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/the-horn-team) - [government (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/government) - [pivoting (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pivoting) - [REEF@UD (6)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/reefud) - [HDFS (4)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hdfs) see all [![Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/Horn-Entrepreneurship_logo_320px.png?width=240&name=Horn-Entrepreneurship_logo_320px.png "Horn Entrepreneurship")](https://udel.edu/horn) ### EXPLORE - [About Us](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/about-horn/) - [Upcoming Events](https://events.udel.edu/venture_development_center_478) - [Venture Development Center](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/vdc/) --- ### CONNECT [132 E Delaware Ave Ste 100](https://goo.gl/maps/EuUJZSSiG5u) Newark, DE 19711 [hornprogram@udel.edu](mailto:hornprogram@udel.edu) P: 302-831-4393 - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Facebook](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/facebook_icon.png?width=32&name=facebook_icon.png)](https://www.facebook.com/udhorn) - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Twitter](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/twitter_icon.png?width=32&name=twitter_icon.png)](https://x.com/udbookschool) - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Instagram](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/instagram_icon.png?width=32&name=instagram_icon.png)](https://www.instagram.com/udhorn) - ©2026 University of Delaware - [Comments](http://www.udel.edu/home/comments/) - [Legal Notices](http://www.udel.edu/home/legal-notices/)