Hen Hatch is the University of Delaware's premier startup funding competition. The final round of the competition will be held on December 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Audion and Atrium at STAR campus. The top three teams from the pre-revenue and post-revenue tracks will pitch their concept in front of an accomplished panel of judges. Finalists will compete for a share of a $50,000+ prize pool.

The evening will also include the 2022 University of Delaware Innovation Showcase, an exhibition of innovation projects and startup businesses. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments, including beer and wine to those who are 21+, will be provided. Advance registration is required.

FINALISTS IN THE PRE-REVENUE TRACK:

Agreen Tech

Yuefei (Mike) Tao, MBA, Class of 2023, Sarah Megivern, MFA, Class of 2024

Agreentech is a science-driven material technology company that develops advanced antibacterial and deodorant products, such as deodorant insole/shoes, antibacterial yoga mats etc, to improve the quality of human life.

Dear Volunteer

Isabella Duarte, Entrepreneurship, Class of 2024

Dear Volunteer is a website platform designed for volunteers to find, filter and sign up for volunteering opportunities and for charities to spread awareness and gain volunteers.

Little Bob Technologies

Garrison Davis, International Business (MS), Class of 2022

We provide a crowd-investment app for low and middle income community-based solar projects.

FINALISTS IN THE POST-REVENUE TRACK:

SkipRope

Alexander Pugliese, Entrepreneurship, Class of 2022

A B2B2C mobile application that helps bars & nightclubs capture additional value from their most high value customers.

CompSciLib

John Ye, Marketing and Finance, Class of 2024 & David Bichara, Biomedical Engineering, Class of 2023

On demand computer science tools and assistance for students world wide.

Stem So(ul)cial

N'Dea Irvin-Choy, Biomedical Engineering (PhD), Class of 2023, Camille Smith

STEM So(ul)cial is a hybrid style community for Black people in STEM.