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Startup tackling spiked drinks wins over Hen Hatch judges
December 12, 2025 | Written by Horn EntrepreneurshipThe final round of Hen Hatch featured four teams with widely divergent concepts: straws that change color to discreetly reveal spiked drinks, an app for women to manage chronic health conditions, a clothing line that supports animal shelters and autonomous robots that look for leaks in water lines. -
Alumna’s ‘Shark Tank’ win mirrors Horn’s national rise
November 21, 2025 | Written by Jen HendricksonWhen University of Delaware alumna Maya Nazareth secured a $300,000 investment on Shark Tank this year for her company Alchemize Fightwear, she became the latest example of a Blue Hen turning an idea into national impact. Her rapid growth in the combat-sports apparel market reflects the entrepreneurial mindset fostered at UD and arrives as Horn Entrepreneurship earns new national recognition. -
Fall Pitch Party: Big Wins & Grand Slams for UD’s Student Innovators
October 27, 2025 | Written by Horn EntrepreneurshipSixteen students stepped up to the plate to deliver fast-paced, 90-second pitches before a packed crowd and a panel of alumni judges. From creative new products to purpose-driven ventures, the lineup showcased the breadth of talent across campus and reminded everyone that innovation at UD is alive and well.
A Community That Thrives
Horn’s alumni & community programming positions UD alumni to thrive by supporting their entrepreneurship aspirations and fostering lifelong connections to the campus-based and broader entrepreneurship community.
Blue Hen 17&43 Awards
Blue Hen 17&43 Awards
The Blue Hen 17&43 awards recognize University of Delaware students and alumni who have owned, founded or led the most promising new ventures and fastest growing companies. University of Delaware Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics and Horn Entrepreneurship presented the inaugurual awards during fall of 2017.
Siegfried Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Siegfried Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Siegfried Advisory Group and Horn Entrepreneurship present an annual award to someone who has made outstanding contributions to the understanding and practice of entrepreneurial leadership.
Horn Entrepreneurship has been the largest influencer of not only my entrepreneurial and professional growth, but also my personal growth. The Horn students were my closest friends from college and we continue to challenge and support each other.
Entrepreneurship Club Executive Board 2016