Venture Development
Activate Your Passion
Horn Entrepreneurship’s Venture Support and Commercialization programs provide a continuum of guidance and valuable resources to members of the UD community as they pursue new ideas for a better world, explore their professional interests and activate their passions.
The past year has been the most transformative of my life. Being immersed in a startup atmosphere, and developing a degree of expertise in the biotech space specifically, has been invaluable for both my personal and career growth.
Signature Programs
Solving societal problems
Big Ideas Challenge
Grants for STEM-based technologies
NSF I-Corps
12-week pre-accelerator program
Summer Founders
Mentorship, support and resources
VentureOn
Startup funding competition
Hen Hatch
Funding & training
Proof of Concept
guidance from industry professionals
ExpertConnect
Mentoring for startups
Venture Mentoring Service
International Students
International students on F-1 and J-1 visas are strongly encouraged to discuss any entrepreneurship, start-up, or volunteer opportunities with the Center for Global Programs and Services prior to accepting the position. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security restricts certain practical training options (whether paid or unpaid) for F-1 and J-1 students unless they have prior authorization from the government. Please note that even if an international student is not being paid or is volunteering, they may still require authorization.
If you are an F-1 or J-1 international student considering work, volunteering, self-employment, or start-up ventures (even if they are part of a class project or as part of your program of study), please contact an immigration advisor at OISS to discuss your options and requirements for maintaining status in the U.S. Additional information can be found on the OISS Employment page.
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Lerner MBA Student Saviour Anyagri Establishes Organization to Provide Schooling for Students in Native Ghana
September 06, 2024 | Written by Kevin TrittAnyagri and Shamsudeen decided to make their idea of combining soccer and education into a reality in 2022, although they quickly realized there were many facets of running a business they’d need help with. -
Empowering Entrepreneurs: Summer Founders, Demo Day 2024
August 23, 2024 | Written by Horn EntrepreneurshipDemo 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. -
Devina Patel, Horn Hen of the Month
May 29, 2024 | Written by Heni PatelDevina Patel won the March Horn Hen of the Month award. She is a sophomore at the University of Delaware, with a double major in finance and financial planning, a minor in trust management, and has a certificate in entrepreneurship leadership.
