--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | technology description: technology | 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) ### [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) ### [Bridging Design and Manufacturing: Meet Alumnus Rich Hayburn](https://horn.udel.edu/engineering-the-future-with-3d-printing-meet-alumnus-rich-hayburn) Building parts that stand three feet tall isn’t an everyday 3D printing job and that’s exactly where [Relay Manufacturing](https://relaymfg.com/?utm_source=ud_horn&utm_medium=publications&utm_campaign=founder_spotlight) thrives. The manufacturing services company helps organizations bridge the gap between design and production through large-format additive manufacturing and other manufacturing services. The venture was founded by [Rich Hayburn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-hayburn/), a University of Delaware Class of 2020 graduate who studied Mechanical Engineering with an Integrated Design minor, along with a math minor and manufacturing concentration. While at UD, Rich leaned into Horn Entrepreneurship through [Summer Founders](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/summer-founders/), [NSF I-Corps](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/nsf-i-corps/), and [VentureOn](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/ventureon/), experiences that helped him turn hands-on problem solving into a growing business. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/engineering-the-future-with-3d-printing-meet-alumnus-rich-hayburn) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • January 12, 2026 Topics: [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [startup advice](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [VentureOn](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) ### [EntreX Students Conceptualize Uses for New Technologies at NASA Innovation Sprint](https://horn.udel.edu/entrex-students-conceptualize-uses-for-new-technologies-at-nasa-innovation-sprint)   Horn Entrepreneurship's [EntreX Lab dual enrollment program](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/pre-college-programs/dual-enrollment/) equips students to thrive amidst rapid change by cultivating agile thinking and developing their creative problem-solving skillsets.  On December 19, student teams from Saint John Vianney and ASPIRA Academy gathered on Zoom to participate in an [EntreX](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/pre-college-programs/dual-enrollment/)NASA Innovation Sprint. Equipped with documents describing a handful of innovative technologies from NASA, several teams brainstormed potential applications for the tech to solve problems in their local communities and contexts. The event brought out lots of creative ideas for applications of the tech, and inspired some young entrepreneurs along the way. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/entrex-students-conceptualize-uses-for-new-technologies-at-nasa-innovation-sprint) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • April 11, 2023 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [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) ### [The Ultimate sneak peek into Ultimate Tournament](https://horn.udel.edu/the-ultimate-sneak-peek-into-ultimate-tournament) “I bet you twenty bucks I can beat you in this game.” Playing video games and involving money in the equation is a situation which tends to occur regularly among gamers. Alex Pickett and Dan Goodman had a goal to create a platform where gamers can play for money.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/the-ultimate-sneak-peek-into-ultimate-tournament) by [sophia yarram](https://horn.udel.edu/author/sophia-yarram) • August 02, 2022 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [future of work](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work), [careers](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/careers), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [Strados Labs](https://horn.udel.edu/strados-labs) It’s a bright, blue, sunny day and you decide to take a trip to the ballpark with your friends. The game is tied and everybody is excited to see what happens next. All of a sudden your chest tightens up and you begin to wheeze. It feels impossible to get a breath and now your friends all begin to panic. You pull out your inhaler and head for the car. Just a moment ago your biggest worry was your favorite team winning, and now it’s hoping to make it out of the hospital before the day ends. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/strados-labs) by [John Wasdin](https://horn.udel.edu/author/john-wasdin) • July 06, 2022 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [government](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/government), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [Summer Founders 2022- Teams announced](https://horn.udel.edu/summer-founders-2022-teams-announced) *The summer founder teams at orientation on June 6, 2022, await a full 12 weeks ahead of them.*   This summer six teams have been selected to participate in Horn Entrepreneurship's Summer Founders, a 12-week pre-accelerator program for student ventures. [The Summer Founders](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/summer-founders/) opportunity provides its participants with a combination of training sessions and resources, coaching, mentorship, and events to facilitate their venture's journey from idea to launch. At the end of their training in August, the teams will be prepared to present for demo day, where each team will pitch their ideas to members of the local business community. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/summer-founders-2022-teams-announced) by [sophia yarram](https://horn.udel.edu/author/sophia-yarram) • June 10, 2022 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs), [equity](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/equity), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) ### [CJ Benito: Predictive Analysis to Improve Education Outcomes](https://horn.udel.edu/cj-benito-predictive-analysis-to-improve-education-outcomes) In the US, there are currently thousands of incarcerated students attempting to gain an education, yet their environments lack the needed resources to effectively facilitate learning. Working feverishly to solve that issue is Sia Precision Education, a software development company that uses artificial intelligence to improve education for students in low-resource settings. Acting as their Chief Business Officer is Carlos Benito, a senior at the University of Delaware and an avid member of the Horn Entrepreneurship community. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/cj-benito-predictive-analysis-to-improve-education-outcomes) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • June 07, 2022 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [future of work](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [equity](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/equity), [internships](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/internships), [pivoting](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pivoting), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [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) ### [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) ### [Stemmer: A Budding Tech Startup](https://horn.udel.edu/stemmer-an-budding-tech-startup) The basis of entrepreneurialism is to make life easier for the community. By bearing the process of creating a startup, an entrepreneur finds solutions to an issue, which makes someone’s day a bit easier. Through the University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship, students can pursue new ideas while receiving world-class education and advice to help their ideas flourish. No idea is too big or small, too niche or broad.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/stemmer-an-budding-tech-startup) by [Marisa Harczuk](https://horn.udel.edu/author/marisa-harczuk) • January 31, 2022 Topics: [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [VentureOn](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) 1 [2](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology/page/2) [3](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology/page/3) ### 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/)