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
First Step Grand Challenges
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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The Fight for Better Women's Fightwear
April 04, 2024 | Written by Andrew SharpHer company headquarters was her student apartment, and her mobile sales office was her car. Four years later, Maya Nazareth has built her passion into a growing enterprise called Alchemize Fightwear. -
2024 Spring Pitch Party
April 02, 2024 | Written by Ryan SigmundHosted by the Entrepreneurship Club and Horn Entrepreneurship, the spring Pitch Party is more than just a pitch competition – it's a vibrant celebration of innovation, creativity, and community. -
Horticulture Meets Entrepreneurship
March 25, 2024 | Written by Natalie KesslerLauren Roberts is a sophomore Entrepreneurship student at UD who runs her business OBEnaturelle while taking classes full-time and staying involved in multiple clubs.
