VentureOn

Take Your Concept to the Next Level

All UD students who are actively pursuing the launch and growth of a business are eligible to apply to become participants in VentureOn. Participants receive 24-hour access to the VDC, business advisory and other services as well as in-kind support. They also receive scheduling priority and invitations to special events as well as automatic enrollment into the flexible benefits program for copying & printing, media production, promotional, and supply needs.

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Vince DiFelice awarding Michael Meola with a certificate for Outstanding Student Leader of Venture Support

Vince DiFelice awarding Samantha McGhee with a certificate for Outstanding Member of the VentureOn Cohort 2023

Vince DiFelice awarding David Balogh with a certificate for Outstanding Member of the VentureOn Cohort 2023

Fall 2023 Schedule

August 29, 2023	Applications open for VentureOn
September 18, 2023	Applications close for VentureOn

Just getting started in the world of startups?

Check out the VDC Community Sessions every Wednesday night 6 - 7 p.m. at the Venture Development Center at 132 E. Delaware Ave., Newark, DE 19711. VDC Community Sessions are for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, whether you have an idea you want to develop, you want to get inspired to create a new idea, or you want to join a community of people trying to navigate the world of entrepreneurship together. Community Sessions will help you develop personally and professionally through exercises like idea creation, goal planning and constant feedback. All UD students are welcome. No obligations. No commitments.

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Horn After 10: Amira Idris Radović

June 13, 2023 | Written by Horn Entrepreneurship

The revelation for Amira Idris Radović’s business – one that could significantly improve the quality of life for her customers – came in the football team’s gym at the Carpenter Sports Building.
Little Bob Technologies: Empowerment Through Solar Energy

June 08, 2023 | Written by Yashlee Francois

Little Bob Technologies wants to partner with organizations and underserved low and middle-income communities to develop and invest in local solar projects in the effort of supporting a widespread transition to renewable electricity.
8 Students Selected for Summer Founders 2023

May 31, 2023 | Written by Horn Entrepreneurship

From fitness and fashion to education and automotives, this year’s cohort of Summer Founders is driving innovation forward during Horn Entrepreneurship’s intensive 12-week pre-accelerator program.