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== <span id="docs-internal-guid-40ef68fe-7fff-81af-3506-62f9f516a9c1"><span style="font-size: 17pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Overview</span></span> ==The '''Universidad Católica del Uruguay (UCU)''', founded in 1985, is the oldest and largest private university in Uruguay. It was the only private university in the country for more than a decade. UCU is run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and is recognized nationally and internationally for combining academic excellence, social commitment, and innovation.

Catholic University of Uruguay The main campus is a private university located in&nbsp;Uruguay&nbsp;opened '''Montevideo (Parque Batlle)''', with additional campuses in 1985.&nbsp;It was the only private university '''Punta del Este''' and '''Salto''', and outreach centers in the country for 11 years until 1996other regions. Its full name is&nbsp;Universidad Católica del Uruguay Dámaso Antonio LarrañagaUCU has six academic units: '''Health Sciences, Business Sciences, Law and Human Sciences, Engineering and Technologies, UCU Business School, &nbsp;and is a work of the&nbsp;Society of JesusGraduate School''', with over 11,000 students.

Its main campus is spread out in six locations in&nbsp;Montevideo; there are two other campusesThe university also operates several specialized centers, in&nbsp;Maldonado&nbsp;and&nbsp;Salto.such as:

*Business Sciences department*Nursing&nbsp;UCU’s strategic orientation combines '''academic rigor, internationalization, sustainability, and Health Technologies department*Human Sciences department*Law deparment*Engineering&nbsp;& Technologies department*Odontology department*Psychology departmentinnovation''', aligning with Jesuit values of service and leadership.

== <span id="docs-internal-guid-40ef68fe-7fff-81af-3506-62f9f516a9c1"><span style="font-size: 17pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship</span></span> ==<p div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-40ef68fe-7fff-81af-3506-62f9f516a9c1"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Promoting '''student innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E)''Universidad Católica del Uruguay''''' believes that innovation and entrepreneurship are is one of huge importance and, therefore, has various different ways to promote its students to engage in this areaUCU’s strongest pillars. Not only are there courses that indirectly provoke students to feel intrigued and widen their knowledge in this area, but UCU also provides courses, clubs and workshops that facilitate this learning process. Some faculties offer a wider variety of these activities than others but all students, no matter their major, have the possibility to innovate and become an entrepreneur if they desire so. &nbsp;Particularly, </span>The ''<span style="text-decoration-line: underline; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ÍthaKa</span>''<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(Íthaka Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship centre), OPITI and Students Affairs are responsible for promoting''' plays a leading role, mentoring and supporting the providing students with their ideas and projects. For instancementoring, ÍthaKa centre organized the three-day-long engagement called “Innovatón” in Punta Del Esteincubation, where attendees learned the well-known Design Thinking process.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div></div>== Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship:&nbsp; ==<p style="text-align: justify;">When a student has an idea and wants to pursue itworkshops, it is extremely important to have the university support and guidance.&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is the reason why IthaKa, our I&E center was created. Before this, our university had two different establishments for entrepreneurship: Nexo, offering a pre-incubator service, and CII ( the Center for Innovation and Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering and Technologies). Recently, they associated and formed a new center called Ithaka, which principal aim is to incubate students´ ideas and materialize competitions that allow them.&nbsp; The main mission of this center is to bring our university community closer to the entrepreneurial ecosystem'''discover, promote innovation and creativity for the development of ventures that contribute to the development of a more prosperouslearn, fair and humane society.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In fact, Ithaka has already created entrepreneurs and innovators. For instance, Marcelo Ciaspessoni, a Business Management student of UCU, together experiment''' with íthaka's help and support founded a successful enterprise called ViajerosUy; this is a tourist agency especialized in adventure activities in Uruguaynew ideas.&nbsp;</p><div></div>== Facilitating university-industry collaboration ==Main initiatives include:

*'''Hackathon “Suma Innovación a tu Carrera”''', awarding scholarships to high school students through innovation challenges.*'''LOOP Innovation Week''' (2018–2019) → evolved into '''UCU facilitates the relationship between industry Week''', held annually since 2021, where classes are suspended and the university in multiple waysstudents access entrepreneurial workshops, some of which are described belowdesign sprints, and innovation bootcamps.*'''Innovation Community''' (since 2020), a student-driven initiative to solve campus challenges.*'''Podcast “Onda Emprendedora”''' and open sessions with local entrepreneurs.*'''“Intervalos” Project''', live student interviews with CEOs and business leaders.

There are two main programmes that regulate *''Potenciá Gastronomía'': training and connect the entrepreneurship networking for culinary entrepreneurs.*''Mujeres que Construyen'': supporting women in construction and innovation that takes place design industries.*''Capacitaciones EDMP'': training in university with real-life organizations, business entrepreneurial design and marketsmanagement practices. The first one is the mentoring *''Emprendimiento que Quiere Crecer'': accelerator program offered by Ithaka. This one supports students, professors, and alumni in developing their ideas in the pursuit of transforming them into entrepreneurs. In fact, the seed funds competitions, have a designated budget for Ithaka’s membersscaling startups.

The second one is the “Ignis Convoca” programIn 2025, which also gives UCU students support but, at joined the same time'''University Innovation Fellows (UIF)''' global network, pushes them to participate consolidating UCU’s role in contests regional fostering entrepreneurship aligned with Stanford d.school and internationalTwente University frameworks.

2==Actively supporting the university technology transfer function==UCU supports technology transfer and intellectual property (IP) processes through its collaboration with '''Agencia Nacional de Investigación e Innovación (ANII)''' and Íthaka. Job opportunities facilitatorsAlthough UCU does not yet have a fully independent '''Technology Transfer Office (TTO)''', Íthaka provides guidance on:

“Feria Laboral” is an annual event. It is mainly a fair which aim is inserting students into the labour market*'''Patent registration''' and IP rights. This activity consists of a large number of companies from different fields gathered *'''Legal mentoring''' for this day in the university to describe, inform student and offer different career opportunities faculty startups.*'''Seed fund competitions''' that students can apply forinclude IP advisory services.

3In 2024, UCU launched new training modules on '''IP law, startup financing, and innovation contracts''', strengthening its role as a facilitator of technology transfer in Uruguay’s academic ecosystem. Work-practice opportunities

Universidad Catolica del Uruguay offers infrastructure ==Facilitating university-industry collaboration==UCU actively connects students and resources for making their own professional practices before graduationfaculty with industry partners.Collaboration channels include:

*'''Íthaka Mentoring Program''', linking projects with industry experts.*'''Ignis Convoca''', encouraging participation in international innovation contests.*'''IdeasLab''', a pre-incubation program to validate business models.*'''Circular Opportunities''', an initiative to support sustainable business models. Employment and career integration: *'''Career Fair (Feria Laboral)''', the largest in the country, where 80+ companies meet UCU students annually.*'''UCU Job Portal''' (since 2023), matching students with internships and jobs.*Professional practices in '''Engineering, Communication, Medicine, and Business''', often developed with companies as final projects. Academic–industry innovation: *'''Engineering Promotion Fund (ANII)''' supports senior-year entrepreneurship projects.*'''“Challenges” courses''' in Computer Science (team-based solutions to real problems in 3-week sprints).*'''Graduate School Capstone Program''', requiring every graduate student to engage in applied professional practice. These collaborations ensure UCU graduates are prepared for '''interdisciplinary teamwork and market challenges'''.</div> ==Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship==Faculty are actively encouraged to integrate innovation in both '''teaching and research'''. The '''Ludus Center''' supports professors in adopting '''project-based learning, digital transformation, and AI in education''', offering training and certification programs. Professors also act as mentors within Íthaka’s programs, guiding student startups in legal, financial, and technical aspects. Several UCU faculty members are themselves entrepreneurs or serve as con<span></span>su<span></span>lta<span></span>nts for companies, bringing industry expertise into the classroom. Recent highlights (2023–2025): *Expansion of '''faculty mentoring networks''' in Íthaka programs.*Faculty-led applied research projects with direct commercialization potential.*Growth of '''interdisciplinary teaching teams''', e.g., Medicine + Engineering in health-tech projects.*Launch of '''faculty innovation workshops''' in sustainable business and circular economy. This culture empowers professors to explore entrepreneurial pathways, while also creating role models who inspire students to pursue their own ventures. ==Facilitating university-industry collaboration==<div>[[Category:Schools]][[Category:Universidad_Católica_del_Uruguay]][[Category:Universities]][[Category:Schools]][[Category:Universidad_Católica_del_Uruguay]]The '''Universidad Católica del Uruguay (UCU)''' fosters strong connections between academia and industry, ensuring that students, faculty, and alumni engage with real-world organizations, businesses, and markets. Collaboration is promoted through structured programs, mentoring, fairs, and work-practice opportunities. ===Innovation & Entrepreneurship===UCU integrates entrepreneurship with industry via several flagship programs: *'''Íthaka Mentoring Program''': Supports students, faculty, and alumni in developing business ideas and transforming them into startups. Each year, eight projects are selected and paired with expert mentors, including 25 academic staff members. The program also includes access to '''seed funds''' and '''legal mentoring''' from UCU professors.*'''Ignis Convoca Program''': Encourages participation in '''regional and international competitions''', connecting students with global innovation networks.*'''IdeasLab (pre-incubation program)''': Provided training, mentoring, and validation for early-stage ventures, laying the foundation for UCU’s incubation culture.*'''Circular Opportunities''': Although no longer active, this initiative trained entrepreneurs addressing '''social and environmental problems''', leaving a legacy of socially responsible innovation within Íthaka. ===Job Opportunities and Career Integration===UCU facilitates student access to the labor market through multiple initiatives: *'''Feria Laboral''': An annual career fair bringing together more than 80 companies from diverse sectors, providing information and direct hiring opportunities for UCU students.*'''UCU Job Portal''' (since 2023): An online platform where students upload CVs and apply to internships and jobs tailored to their skills.*'''On-campus internships''': Opportunities for students to gain experience in administration, research centers, and technical support within the University itself. ===Work-Practice Opportunities===UCU emphasizes '''interdisciplinary and transversal education''', preparing students for today’s job market, which demands teamwork across diverse disciplines rather than isolated specialization. *Most degrees include '''mandatory internships''' in external companies, particularly in senior years.*Certain programs invite students to carry out '''joint projects with companies and academic staff''', such as audiovisual production, business consulting, and content creation.*The '''Engineering Department''', supported by the '''Engineering Promotion Fund (ANII)''', allows senior students to complete an '''entrepreneurship-focused final project'''.*'''Computer Science “Challenges” courses''': Three-week innovation sprints where teams propose solutions to real societal or business problems.*'''Graduate School Capstone Program''': A compulsory applied project for all graduate students, directly connecting them to professional practice and industry partners. Through these initiatives, UCU consolidates itself as a '''bridge between academia and industry''', promoting innovation, employability, and the entrepreneurial spirit among its students and faculty.</div>== Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts ==<p div style="text-align: justify;">[[Category:Universities]][[Category:Schools]][[Category:Universidad_Católica_del_Uruguay]][[Category:Universities]][[Category:Schools]][[Category:Universidad_Católica_del_Uruguay]]The '''Uruguayan government is helping ''' has been strengthening the startup industry flourish by implementing these institutions&nbsp;: ecosystem through the '''National Agency of Research and Innovation (ANII) ''' and the '''National Development Agency (ANDE)'''. Enhancing thisBoth institutions play a central role in funding, mentoring, the Co work spaces and the special Centers dedicated to supporting studentsinnovation initiatives in Uruguay. ANII provides grants for research projects, national and international postgraduate scholarships, postgraduates and graduates with programs that foster an entrepreneurial spirit are culture in both public and private sectors. ANDE focuses on sustainable economic development with social equity and territorial balance. UCU, through the '''Íthaka Center''', is recognized as an important base official '''Sponsoring Institution of Entrepreneurship (Institución Patrocinadora de Emprendimientos – IPE)''' before ANII and ANDE. Thanks to this recognition, Íthaka’s pre-incubated entrepreneurs gain access to capital and resources to validate and scale their ideas. Íthaka also runs competitions such as '''Tecnolog''' and '''Kenn S. George''', which provide teams with workshops, mentoring, and seed capital for the winning projects. These initiatives have positioned UCU as one of the most active universities in fostering early-stage entrepreneurship in Uruguay. Since 2023, Íthaka has partnered with '''Municipio CH''', '''ANDE''', and the progress '''Ministry of Interior''' in the realization of ideas'''“Andrés Abt Entrepreneurs’ Sentry Boxes” project''', which repurposes disused police booths into spaces for entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their products. This project not only generates new job opportunities but also contributes to urban renewal and community integration.</p><p style ===UCU’s Strategic Plan for the Future==="text-align: justify;">Regarding Aligned with its '''Strategic Plan 2025''', UCU commits to ANIIfostering value creation in academia and society. The University’s priorities include becoming more '''innovative, inclusive, creative, and globally connected'''. UCU constantly reinvents itself through new degree programs, interdisciplinary approaches, and initiatives such as the '''UCU Business School''' and international partnerships. Looking ahead, UCU is preparing to reinforce this institution makes available to commitment through the public funds creation of a '''Vice-Rectorate for research projectsInnovation''', national which will unify and international postgraduate scholarships expand all entrepreneurial, technological, and incentive programs creative initiatives within the institution. This new structure will act as a transversal axis across faculties, ensuring that innovation is not only a support area but also a '''core element of the university’s identity'''. By consolidating a dedicated Vice-Rectorate for innovative culture Innovation, UCU seeks to accelerate its growth, attract international collaborations, and entrepreneurshipposition itself as a '''regional benchmark in innovation-driven higher education'''. This initiative will strengthen collaboration with industry, foster research commercialization, both in the private and public sectorsempower students and faculty to lead projects with real and lasting impact.<br /p><p /div>==Related Links== [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Universidad_Cat%C3%B3lica_del_Uruguay Universidad Católica del Uruguay S][http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Universidad_Católica_del_Uruguay_Student_Priorities tudent Priorities] '''Fall 2017 Fellows''' [http://universityinnovation.org/Julieta%20Caputo Julieta Caputo] [http://universityinnovation.org/Sof%C3%ADa%20Mu%C3%B1iz%20Irazabal Sofía Muñiz] [http://universityinnovation.org/Manuel%20heslop Manuel Heslop] [http://universityinnovation.org/Victoria%20Ferrer Victoria Ferrer] '''Fall 2018 Fellows'''&nbsp; [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Agustina_Nacimiento Agustina Nacimiento] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Brian_Lorenzo Brian Lorenzo] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Maite_serantes Maite 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'>Universidad Católica del Uruguay (ANDE2024 cohort).</pa></div><p div class="CategoryTreeChildren" style="textdisplay:none"></div></div><div class="CategoryTreeSection"><div class="CategoryTreeItem"><span class="CategoryTreeBullet"><span class="CategoryTreeToggle" data-ct-title="Universidad_Católica_del_Uruguay_(2025_cohort)" data-ct-alignstate="collapsed">►</span> </span> <a class='CategoryTreeLabel CategoryTreeLabelNs14 CategoryTreeLabelCategory' href='/wiki/Category:Universidad_Cat%C3%B3lica_del_Uruguay_(2025_cohort)' title='Category:Universidad Católica del Uruguay (2025 cohort)'>Universidad Católica del Uruguay (2025 cohort)</a></div><div class="CategoryTreeChildren" style="display:none"></div></div><div class="CategoryTreeSection"><div class="CategoryTreeItem"><span class="CategoryTreeBullet"> </span> <a class='CategoryTreeLabel CategoryTreeLabelNs3762 CategoryTreeLabelPage' href='/wiki/Faculty_Champion:Maria_Noel_Ferrer' title='Faculty Champion:Maria Noel Ferrer'>Faculty Champion:Maria Noel Ferrer</a></div><div class="CategoryTreeChildren" style="display:none"></div></div><div class="CategoryTreeSection"><div class="CategoryTreeItem"><span class="CategoryTreeBullet"> </span> <a class='CategoryTreeLabel CategoryTreeLabelNs3762 CategoryTreeLabelPage' href='/wiki/Faculty_Champion:Mar%C3%ADa_Noel_Ferrer' title='Faculty Champion:María Noel Ferrer'>Faculty Champion:María Noel Ferrer</a></div><div class="CategoryTreeChildren" style="display:none"></div></div><div class="CategoryTreeSection"><div class="CategoryTreeItem"><span class="CategoryTreeBullet"> </span> <a class='CategoryTreeLabel CategoryTreeLabelNs3752 CategoryTreeLabelPage' href='/wiki/School:Universidad_Cat%C3%B3lica_del_Uruguay' title='School:Universidad Católica del Uruguay'>School:Universidad Católica del Uruguay</a></div><div class="CategoryTreeChildren" style="display:none"></div></div><div class="CategoryTreeSection"><div class="CategoryTreeItem"><span class="CategoryTreeBullet"> </span> <a class='CategoryTreeLabel CategoryTreeLabelNs3756 CategoryTreeLabelPage' href='/wiki/Priorities:Universidad_Cat%C3%B3lica_del_Uruguay_Faculty_Projects' title='Priorities:Universidad Católica del Uruguay Faculty Projects'>Priorities:Universidad Católica del Uruguay Faculty Projects</a></div><div class="CategoryTreeChildren" style="display:none"></div></div><div class="CategoryTreeSection"><div class="CategoryTreeItem"><span class="CategoryTreeBullet"> </span> <a class='CategoryTreeLabel CategoryTreeLabelNs3756 CategoryTreeLabelPage' href='/wiki/Priorities:Universidad_Cat%C3%B3lica_del_Uruguay_Student_Priorities' title='Priorities:Universidad Católica del Uruguay Student Priorities'>Priorities:Universidad Católica del Uruguay Student Priorities</a></div><div class="CategoryTreeChildren" style="display: justify;none">Thanks to the support of ANII and ANDE, Ithaka´s&nbsp; pre</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></big>----incubated entrepreneurs will have access to capital to carry out the validation of their idea.<br /><br /><br /><br /p>