Student Experience

Delaware Innovation Fellows (DIF)

DIF is a 4-year experience and community for passionate leaders, innovators, makers and entrepreneurs from any major who seek to turn their ideas into a reality.

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"DIF opened up a whole new realm of opportunities that wouldn't typically be available to a mechanical engineering student."

- Jaeah Yoo

Siegfried Entrepreneurial Leadership Fellows

The Siegfried Entrepreneurial Leadership Fellows (SELF) program is a highly selective, unique experience designed to expand and deepen understanding of leadership and oneself as a leader, connect and learn with others, and inspire initiative for positive impact.

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Leadership… it’s getting in touch with your dreams and those things in your life that really inspired yourself. You can’t be strong and great for other people unless you are strong and great for yourself.

- Rob Siegfried CEO & Founder, The Siegfried Group

Opportunities for all students

opportunities for entrepreneurship majors &

Delaware Innovation Fellows

*denotes exclusive opportunities for entrepreneurship majors

**denotes exclusive opportunity for Delaware Innovation Fellows

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    Exciting Opportunities for Student Entrepreneurs This Spring 2025

    February 03, 2025 | Written by Horn Entrepreneurship
    Spring is the season of growth, and what better way to cultivate your entrepreneurial dreams than by taking advantage of the many opportunities available this semester? Whether you're new to entrepreneurship, have a startup idea, or are already scaling your venture, there's something for everyone. Here's a look at what’s in store for students this spring.
  • 15 added to WE Hatch Honor Circle in 2024

    December 16, 2024 | Written by Horn Entrepreneurship
    Fifteen women wereinducted into the WE Hatch Honor Circle, a cornerstone of WE Hatch, a Horn initiative that aims to empower innovative and entrepreneurial women.
  • The 2025 Blue Hen 17&43 Most Promising Venture Award Winners

    December 12, 2024 | Written by Horn Entrepreneurship
    The latest recipients for Blue Hen 17&43 Most Promising Venture awards were announced at the first Blue Hen Innovation Fest. These awards are Horn Entrepreneurship and the Lerner College of Business & Economics' annual recognition of the University of Delaware's most promising early-stage startups.