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<div><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big>'''Catholic University of Uruguay''' is a private university in&nbsp;Uruguay&nbsp;opened in 1985.&nbsp;It was the only private university in the country for 11 years until 1996. Its full name is&nbsp;Universidad Católica del Uruguay Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga, &nbsp;and is a work of the&nbsp;Society of Jesus.</big></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big>Its main campus is spread out in six locations in&nbsp;Montevideo; there are two other campuses, in&nbsp;Maldonado&nbsp;and&nbsp;Salto.</big></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big>The university is divided into seven departments:</big></span></span></div>
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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.
  
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The main campus is located in '''Montevideo (Parque Batlle)''', with additional campuses in '''Punta del Este''' and '''Salto''', and outreach centers in other regions. UCU has six academic units: '''Health Sciences, Business Sciences, Law and Human Sciences, Engineering and Technologies, UCU Business School, and the Graduate School''', with over 11,000 students.
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><br/></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:small;"><big><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-40ef68fe-7fff-81af-3506-62f9f516a9c1"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">'''Universidad Católica del Uruguay''' believes that innovation and entrepreneurship are of huge importance and, therefore, has various different ways to promote its students to engage in this area. 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.</span></span></span></big></span><br/></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:small;"><big><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Particularly, </span>'''<span style="text-decoration-line: underline; 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="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(Innovation and Entrepreneurship centre), OPITI and Students Affairs are responsible for promoting, mentoring and supporting the students with their ideas and projects. For instance, ÍthaKa centre organized the three-day-long engagement called “Innovatón” in Punta Del Este, where attendees learned the well-known Design Thinking process.</span></span></span></big></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:small;"><big><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span>Moreover, UCU has taken part in organizing LOOP an “innovation week” in both 2018 and 2019. LOOP is a week long bootcamp focused on teaching design thinking by tackling down social challenges, targeted to university students and anyone with an interest in innovation and problem solving.&nbsp;</span></span></big></span></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div></div>
 
  
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The university also operates several specialized centers, such as:
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big>When a student has an idea and wants to pursue it, it is extremely important to have the university support and guidance.&nbsp;</big></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big>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 them.&nbsp; The main mission of this center is to bring our university community closer to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, promote innovation and creativity for the development of ventures that contribute to the development of a more prosperous, fair and humane society.</big></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big>In fact, Ithaka has already created entrepreneurs and innovators. For instance, Marcelo Ciaspessoni, a Business Management student of UCU, together with íthaka's help and support founded a successful enterprise called ViajerosUy; this is a tourist agency especialized in adventure activities in Uruguay.&nbsp;</big></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big><span id="docs-internal-guid-175cf5d5-7fff-67cb-eb8f-b23119daf2c7"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Students ́ organizations are also highly promoted by Ithaka, proof of this is the Entrepreneur ́s Club at Punta del Este ́s Campus. Here, students from UCU and other universities who would like to become entrepreneurs and already entrepreneurs of the city gather and take part in talks to inspire, teach entrepreneurial skills and promote innovation.</span></span></big></span></span></div><div></div>
 
  
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<div><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big>UCU facilitates the relationship between industry and the university in multiple ways, some of which are described below.</big></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big>1. Innovation & Entrepreneurship</big></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big>There are two main programmes that regulate and connect the entrepreneurship and innovation that takes place in university with real-life organizations, business and markets. The first one is the mentoring 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 members.</big></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big>The second one is the “Ignis Convoca” program, which also gives students support but, at the same time, pushes them to participate in contests regional and international.</big></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big><span id="docs-internal-guid-13109c4b-7fff-7bf1-9cd7-927874d96264"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The university also organizes activities to facilitate validation with incubators. An example of this is IdeasLab, a pre-incubation program, where mentoring, tutoring and training are given by mentors who help validate the participant ́s business plan.</span></span></big></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big><span id="docs-internal-guid-13109c4b-7fff-7bf1-9cd7-927874d96264"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Moreover, as UCU believes that social responsibility and engagement in important, promotes with Ithaka a program called “Circular Opportunities” that provide tutorships and training to entrepreneurs trying to address social and environmental problems.&nbsp;</span></span></big></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big>2. Job opportunities facilitators</big></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big>“Feria Laboral” is an annual event. It is mainly a fair which aim is inserting students into the labour market. This activity consists of a large number of companies from different fields gathered for this day in the university to describe, inform and offer different career opportunities that students can apply for.</big></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big><span id="docs-internal-guid-36e22a4e-7fff-ac8f-703d-47ebb2fe419e"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are several&nbsp; internships available as well,&nbsp; for students that want to start working at the university, such opportunities include being part of the centers, the administration or the technical support.</span></span></big></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big>3. Work-practice opportunities</big></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big>Universidad Catolica del Uruguay offers infrastructure and resources for making their own professional practices before graduation.</big></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><big><span id="docs-internal-guid-dddfe150-7fff-034d-40ed-28c9e32574d9"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">UCU is currently going through a changing process, the whole university is turning into a more insightful and transversal education center aiming for an interdisciplinary and intercareer process of education and formation. Ucu is trying to make professionals adapted to today’s needs by teaching them that knowing a lot of only one thing is not the best way to approach the work market. Today’s needs require a deep but not professional&nbsp; knowledge about a vast amount of topics. UCU is making us try to be profesionales at projects and working in teams of different professions rather than solo workers.</span></span></big></span></span></div>
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*'''Ludus Center''' (Educational Innovation).
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*'''Agora Center''' (Leadership and Public Life).
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*'''Ignis Center''' (Research on Digital Culture and Communication).
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*'''University Health Clinics''' (Primary Care and Community Health).
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*'''Berit Center''' (Jewish Studies).
  
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UCU’s strategic orientation combines '''academic rigor, internationalization, sustainability, and innovation''', aligning with Jesuit values of service and leadership.
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:small;"><big><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Uruguayan government is helping the startup industry flourish by implementing these institutions&nbsp;: National Agency of Research and Innovation (ANII) and National Development Agency (ANDE). Enhancing this, the Co work spaces and the special Centers dedicated to supporting students, postgraduates and graduates with an entrepreneurial spirit are an important base in the progress of the realization of ideas.</span></big></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:small;"><big><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Regarding to ANII, this institution makes available to the public funds for research projects, national and international postgraduate scholarships and incentive programs for innovative culture and entrepreneurship, both in the private and public sectors.</span></big></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:small;"><big><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">In relation to ANDE,&nbsp; their aim is to contribute to productive economic development, in a sustainable way, with social equity and environmental and territorial balance.</span></big></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:small;"><big><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Ithaka is the Sponsoring Institution of Entrepreneurship (IPE) in front of the National Research and Innovation Agency (ANII) and the National Development Agency (ANDE).</span></big></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:small;"><big><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Thanks to the support of ANII and ANDE, Ithaka´s&nbsp; pre-incubated entrepreneurs will have access to capital to carry out the validation of their idea.</span></big></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><big>'''<span id="docs-internal-guid-da02c675-7fff-5720-b0ee-7f1b6ab3a6c5"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">UCU ́s Strategic Plan for the Future</span></span>'''</big></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><big><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-da02c675-7fff-5720-b0ee-7f1b6ab3a6c5"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In a diverse and alarming world, we have the challenge of committing ourselves to the creation of sustained value in the relationships and decisions we make daily.</span></span></span></big></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><big><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-da02c675-7fff-5720-b0ee-7f1b6ab3a6c5"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In UCU ́s Strategic Plan, the aim is to be more innovative, creative, inclusive and open to the world.&nbsp;</span></span></span></big></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><big><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-da02c675-7fff-5720-b0ee-7f1b6ab3a6c5"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When students learn, the sky isn't the limit, therefore UCU is constantly reinventing so that the academic experience is enhanced. UCU is achieving that by providing day to day new courses, careers, or even a new institution (as it is UCU Business School).&nbsp;</span></span></span></big></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><big><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-da02c675-7fff-5720-b0ee-7f1b6ab3a6c5"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Every day that passes, UCU tries to be a better university, where all the stakeholders contribute to overall sustainable development.</span></span></span></big></span></div><div><br/></div>
 
  
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<div><div style="text-align: justify;">Promoting '''student innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E)''' is one of UCU’s strongest pillars. The '''Íthaka Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship''' plays a leading role, providing students with mentoring, incubation, workshops, and competitions that allow them to '''discover, learn, and experiment''' with new ideas.
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*'''Hackathon “Suma Innovación a tu Carrera”''', awarding scholarships to high school students through innovation challenges.
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*'''LOOP Innovation Week''' (2018–2019) → evolved into '''UCU Week''', held annually since 2021, where classes are suspended and students access entrepreneurial workshops, design sprints, and innovation bootcamps.
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*'''Innovation Community''' (since 2020), a student-driven initiative to solve campus challenges.
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*'''Podcast “Onda Emprendedora”''' and open sessions with local entrepreneurs.
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*'''“Intervalos” Project''', live student interviews with CEOs and business leaders.
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*''Potenciá Gastronomía'': training and networking for culinary entrepreneurs.
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*''Mujeres que Construyen'': supporting women in construction and design industries.
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*''Capacitaciones EDMP'': training in entrepreneurial design and management practices.
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*''Emprendimiento que Quiere Crecer'': accelerator program for scaling startups.
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In 2025, UCU students joined the '''University Innovation Fellows (UIF)''' global network, consolidating UCU’s role in fostering entrepreneurship aligned with Stanford d.school and Twente University frameworks.
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==Actively supporting the university technology transfer function==
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UCU supports technology transfer and intellectual property (IP) processes through its collaboration with '''Agencia Nacional de Investigación e Innovación (ANII)''' and Íthaka. Although UCU does not yet have a fully independent '''Technology Transfer Office (TTO)''', Íthaka provides guidance on:
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In 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.
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UCU actively connects students and faculty with industry partners. Collaboration channels include:
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*'''IdeasLab''', a pre-incubation program to validate business models.
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Employment and career integration:
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*'''Career Fair (Feria Laboral)''', the largest in the country, where 80+ companies meet UCU students annually.
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*'''UCU Job Portal''' (since 2023), matching students with internships and jobs.
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*Professional practices in '''Engineering, Communication, Medicine, and Business''', often developed with companies as final projects.
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*'''Engineering Promotion Fund (ANII)''' supports senior-year entrepreneurship projects.
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*'''“Challenges” courses''' in Computer Science (team-based solutions to real problems in 3-week sprints).
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*'''Graduate School Capstone Program''', requiring every graduate student to engage in applied professional practice.
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These collaborations ensure UCU graduates are prepared for '''interdisciplinary teamwork and market challenges'''.
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==Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship==
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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.
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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.
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*Expansion of '''faculty mentoring networks''' in Íthaka programs.
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*Growth of '''interdisciplinary teaching teams''', e.g., Medicine + Engineering in health-tech projects.
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*Launch of '''faculty innovation workshops''' in sustainable business and circular economy.
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This culture empowers professors to explore entrepreneurial pathways, while also creating role models who inspire students to pursue their own ventures.
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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.
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UCU integrates entrepreneurship with industry via several flagship programs:
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*'''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.
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*'''Ignis Convoca Program''': Encourages participation in '''regional and international competitions''', connecting students with global innovation networks.
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*'''IdeasLab (pre-incubation program)''': Provided training, mentoring, and validation for early-stage ventures, laying the foundation for UCU’s incubation culture.
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UCU facilitates student access to the labor market through multiple initiatives:
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*'''UCU Job Portal''' (since 2023): An online platform where students upload CVs and apply to internships and jobs tailored to their skills.
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*'''On-campus internships''': Opportunities for students to gain experience in administration, research centers, and technical support within the University itself.
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UCU emphasizes '''interdisciplinary and transversal education''', preparing students for today’s job market, which demands teamwork across diverse disciplines rather than isolated specialization.
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*Most degrees include '''mandatory internships''' in external companies, particularly in senior years.
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*Certain programs invite students to carry out '''joint projects with companies and academic staff''', such as audiovisual production, business consulting, and content creation.
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*The '''Engineering Department''', supported by the '''Engineering Promotion Fund (ANII)''', allows senior students to complete an '''entrepreneurship-focused final project'''.
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*'''Computer Science “Challenges” courses''': Three-week innovation sprints where teams propose solutions to real societal or business problems.
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The '''Uruguayan government''' has been strengthening the startup ecosystem through the '''National Agency of Research and Innovation (ANII)''' and the '''National Development Agency (ANDE)'''. Both institutions play a central role in funding, mentoring, and supporting innovation initiatives in Uruguay. ANII provides grants for research projects, national and international postgraduate scholarships, and programs that foster an entrepreneurial culture in both public and private sectors. ANDE focuses on sustainable economic development with social equity and territorial balance.
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UCU, through the '''Íthaka Center''', is recognized as an 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.
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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.
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Since 2023, Íthaka has partnered with '''Municipio CH''', '''ANDE''', and the '''Ministry of Interior''' in the '''“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.
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Aligned with its '''Strategic Plan 2025''', UCU commits to fostering 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.
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Looking ahead, UCU is preparing to reinforce this commitment through the creation of a '''Vice-Rectorate for Innovation''', which will unify and expand all entrepreneurial, technological, and 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'''.
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By consolidating a dedicated Vice-Rectorate for Innovation, UCU seeks to accelerate its growth, attract international collaborations, and position itself as a '''regional benchmark in innovation-driven higher education'''. This initiative will strengthen collaboration with industry, foster research commercialization, and empower students and faculty to lead projects with real and lasting impact.<br />
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Overview

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.

The main campus is located in Montevideo (Parque Batlle), with additional campuses in Punta del Este and Salto, and outreach centers in other regions. UCU has six academic units: Health Sciences, Business Sciences, Law and Human Sciences, Engineering and Technologies, UCU Business School, and the Graduate School, with over 11,000 students.

The university also operates several specialized centers, such as:

  • Íthaka Center (Innovation & Entrepreneurship).
  • Ludus Center (Educational Innovation).
  • Agora Center (Leadership and Public Life).
  • Ignis Center (Research on Digital Culture and Communication).
  • University Health Clinics (Primary Care and Community Health).
  • Berit Center (Jewish Studies).

UCU’s strategic orientation combines academic rigor, internationalization, sustainability, and innovation, aligning with Jesuit values of service and leadership.

Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship

Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) is one of UCU’s strongest pillars. The Íthaka Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship plays a leading role, providing students with mentoring, incubation, workshops, and competitions that allow them to discover, learn, and experiment with new ideas.

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 Week, held annually since 2021, where classes are suspended and students access entrepreneurial workshops, design 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.

Between 2023 and 2025, Íthaka launched additional programs:

  • Potenciá Gastronomía: training and networking for culinary entrepreneurs.
  • Mujeres que Construyen: supporting women in construction and design industries.
  • Capacitaciones EDMP: training in entrepreneurial design and management practices.
  • Emprendimiento que Quiere Crecer: accelerator program for scaling startups.

In 2025, UCU students joined the University Innovation Fellows (UIF) global network, consolidating UCU’s role in fostering entrepreneurship aligned with Stanford d.school and Twente University frameworks.

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. Although UCU does not yet have a fully independent Technology Transfer Office (TTO), Íthaka provides guidance on:

  • Patent registration and IP rights.
  • Legal mentoring for student and faculty startups.
  • Seed fund competitions that include IP advisory services.

In 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.

Facilitating university-industry collaboration

UCU actively connects students and faculty 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.

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 consultants 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

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.

Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts

The Uruguayan government has been strengthening the startup ecosystem through the National Agency of Research and Innovation (ANII) and the National Development Agency (ANDE). Both institutions play a central role in funding, mentoring, and supporting innovation initiatives in Uruguay. ANII provides grants for research projects, national and international postgraduate scholarships, and programs that foster an entrepreneurial 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 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 Ministry of Interior in the “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.

UCU’s Strategic Plan for the Future

Aligned with its Strategic Plan 2025, UCU commits to fostering 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 commitment through the creation of a Vice-Rectorate for Innovation, which will unify and expand all entrepreneurial, technological, and 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 Innovation, UCU seeks to accelerate its growth, attract international collaborations, and position itself as a regional benchmark in innovation-driven higher education. This initiative will strengthen collaboration with industry, foster research commercialization, and empower students and faculty to lead projects with real and lasting impact.

Related Links

Universidad Católica del Uruguay Student Priorities

Fall 2017 Fellows

Julieta Caputo

Sofía Muñiz

Manuel Heslop

Victoria Ferrer

Fall 2018 Fellows 

Agustina Nacimiento

Brian Lorenzo

Maite Serantes

Malena Chiesa

Maria Josefina Martinez

Paola Cabrera

Fall 2019 Fellows

Gianni Martinelli

Julieta Mossian

Camila Massa

Juan Manuel Ave 

Sebastián Wilson

Verónica Sabella 

2019 UCU´s Canvas

Fall 2021 Fellows

Sofía Carballo

Carol Glass

Nicole Imbert

Sebastián Soto

Fall 2023 Fellows

Martin Silva

Alfonso Gesto

Sofia Souto

Camila D'Oliveira

Fall 2025 Fellows

Valentina Bartora Marchissio

Felipe Becoña

Leticia Juncal

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► Universidad Católica del Uruguay (2017 Spring cohort)
► Universidad Católica del Uruguay (2018 Fall cohort)
► Universidad Católica del Uruguay (2018 Spring cohort)
► Universidad Católica del Uruguay (2019 Fall cohort)
► Universidad Católica del Uruguay (2021 cohort)
► Universidad Católica del Uruguay (2022 cohort)
► Universidad Católica del Uruguay (2023 cohort)
► Universidad Católica del Uruguay (2024 cohort)
► Universidad Católica del Uruguay (2025 cohort)
  Faculty Champion:Maria Noel Ferrer
  Faculty Champion:María Noel Ferrer
  School:Universidad Católica del Uruguay
  Priorities:Universidad Católica del Uruguay Faculty Projects
  Priorities:Universidad Católica del Uruguay Student Priorities

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