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Foster a sustained culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across PUCP by making entrepreneurial learning visible, accessible, and aspirational. The project aims to inspire students from all disciplines to explore innovation as a mindset and career pathway through consistent, high-impact experiences on campus. | Foster a sustained culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across PUCP by making entrepreneurial learning visible, accessible, and aspirational. The project aims to inspire students from all disciplines to explore innovation as a mindset and career pathway through consistent, high-impact experiences on campus. | ||
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Revision as of 07:53, 28 October 2025
Contents
- 1 Cohort 2025
- 2 Cohort 2024
- 2.1 Strategy 1: Innovation Route - "How to Be an Innovator and don't die in the attempt"
- 2.2 Strategy 2: Innovation Platform PUCP - "Connect Innovators"
- 2.3 Strategy 3: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair - "Passport to Innovation"
- 2.4 Strategy 4: Student Organization for Innovation - "Breakout Community"
Cohort 2025
Breakout has been consolidated as the central framework that unifies all the strategic priorities of the Cohort 2025.
Breakout is an organization that fosters the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, empowering young people to develop their potential and build real solutions with sustainable impact and global reach.
Break the mold!
Strategy 1: Cultivating an Accessible & Engaging Entrepreneurial Culture
Purpose
Foster a sustained culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across PUCP by making entrepreneurial learning visible, accessible, and aspirational. The project aims to inspire students from all disciplines to explore innovation as a mindset and career pathway through consistent, high-impact experiences on campus.
Timeframe
Flagship events hosted every two months.
Key Tactics
- Design and implement a flagship event series every two months that celebrates entrepreneurship at PUCP. Each edition will have a theme and feature multidisciplinary student participation.
- Leverage the Open PUCP space (CIDE) as the central hub for all activities, combining keynotes, interactive workshops, and networking areas to create an immersive entrepreneurial experience.
- Curate a high-caliber lineup of speakers including startup founders who have reached accelerators such as Y Combinator, raised capital, or are working in global companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, or top venture funds.
- Feature PUCP students and alumni abroad (in top universities or startups) as guest speakers or panelists to highlight international perspectives and motivate peers through relatable success stories.
- Incorporate interactive workshops and mini-sprints in every event (e.g., design thinking, storytelling for founders, pitch sessions) to help participants move from inspiration to execution.
- Develop a sponsorship strategy with corporate allies, VC firms, and PUCP units to ensure long-term funding, branding visibility, and professional networking opportunities for students.
- Create and maintain a participant database to track engagement, identify emerging leaders, and connect them with mentors, fellowships, or startup support programs.
- Sustain the community digitally through WhatsApp, sharing speaker takeaways, learning resources, and upcoming events to build momentum between sessions.
Expected Outcomes
- Establish a recognizable and recurring entrepreneurship culture within PUCP.
- Build a cross-disciplinary community of students engaged in innovation and venture creation.
- Strengthen connections between students, alumni, faculty and external innovators.
- Position PUCP as a national reference in university entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems.
Strategy 2: Enhancing Practical Skills & Experiential Learning
Purpose
Empower PUCP students to fast-track their entry into the global innovation ecosystem by combining intensive training, real-world startup experience, and exclusive access to venture capital networks. The program aims to cultivate a new generation of professionals fluent in the dynamics of startups, Venture Capital, and Corporate Venture Capital, equipped to lead and innovate in emerging industries.
Timeframe
Semester cycle.
- Fellowship Program: Structured learning experience introducing students to startup fundamentals, venture design, and emerging tech tools.
- Hackathon Program: Experiential, high-energy challenges focused on problem-solving, teamwork, and rapid prototyping.
Key Tactics
It is important make an Ecosystem Partnerships and Integration.
· Collaborate with CIDE-PUCP, research centers, and external innovation partners to design challenge-based learning experiences.
· Engage corporate sponsors, venture capital firms, and startup mentors as active contributors.
· Create clear pathways from hackathons and fellowships to incubation or acceleration programs.
| PROGRAMS | |
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| PUCP Fellowship Program | University Hackathon Series |
| Design and Implementation:
Structured learning modules led by industry experts. Curricular Focus: Startup models, innovation methodologies, venture capital fundamentals and AI/ no-code tools. Mentorship: Ongoing guidance from alumni, founders, and professionals. The program will also recruit top national and international mentors and guest speakers to enrich the learning experience. Deliverables: Student projects and startup concepts showcasing understanding of innovation and venture creation. A digital platform will display deliverables, track progress, and enable feedback. Participant Experience (UX): User experience evaluations before, during, and after the fellowship will guide continuous improvement. Post-Fellowship Stage: Graduates will be encouraged to join internships within the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem to enhance applied learning and growth. |
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Expected Outcomes
- Students gain a holistic understanding of the startup and innovation ecosystem.
- Strengthened entrepreneurial mindset and confidence to engage in venture creation.
- A growing community of interdisciplinary students equipped with real-world innovation tools.
- Stronger bridges between PUCP, alumni, and industry mentors.
Strategy 3: Building a Vibrant, Student-Led Innovation Community
Purpose
Bring together passionate student leaders in entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology to build a dynamic volunteer community that drives innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives at PUCP, strengthening the university’s entrepreneurial culture and collaborative spirit on campus.
Timeframe
Semestral cycle.
A new cohort of student volunteers will be recruited and trained every semester
Key Tactics
A. Volunteer Recruitment and Structure
- Launch a semester-based open call for students from all faculties interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
- Build a structured community organized into six core areas:
- Partnerships: Collaborations with schools, startups, and external partners.
- Social Media: Digital communication, content creation, and storytelling.
- Projects: Coordination of innovation and entrepreneurship events.
- Tech: Support with tools, data management, and digital platforms.
- Product: Development of digital or physical resources that enhance the student innovation experience.
- People & Culture: Community building, volunteer engagement, and cultural initiatives.
B. Training and Development
- Provide volunteers with continuous micro-workshops and mentorship in leadership, project management, communication, and innovation tools.
- Encourage peer learning and cross-functional collaboration between teams.
- Recognize outstanding contributions with certificates, badges, and event visibility.
C. Event Coordination and Ecosystem Support
- Volunteers will actively support the planning, communication, and logistics of innovation events such as the Fellowship Program, Hackathons, and startup fairs.
- Encourage volunteers to co-design and propose new initiatives that enhance the PUCP innovation experience.
- Build a digital community space to share resources, updates, and opportunities among members.
D. Recognition and Community Continuity
- Host end-of-semester recognition events celebrating volunteer achievements.
- Offer pathways for leadership progression, allowing experienced volunteers to mentor new cohorts.
- Create an alumni network of former volunteers to sustain community knowledge and engagement.
Expected Outcomes
- Establish a recognizable and recurring entrepreneurship culture within PUCP.
- Build a cross-disciplinary community of students engaged in innovation and venture creation.
- Strengthen connections between students, alumni, faculty and external innovators.
- Position PUCP as a national reference in university entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems
Strategy 4: Strengthening Institutional Support & Collaboration
Purpose
Establish a structured research and feedback program that deepens the understanding of student needs and strengthens institutional alignment around innovation and entrepreneurship at PUCP.
This strategy seeks to uncover the root causes behind the low undergraduate participation (≈1%) in innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives, delivering data-driven insights and actionable recommendations that foster greater student engagement, cross-unit collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making across the university.
Timeframe
Quarterly cycle (every 3 months).
Data collection, analysis, and presentation of findings to key stakeholders.
Key Tactics
- Research Program on Student Engagement
- Conduct surveys, interviews, and focus groups to identify barriers and motivations related to student participation in innovation and entrepreneurship activities.
- Generate quarterly insight reports with participation metrics, trends, and strategic recommendations for each faculty or unit.
- Stakeholder Feedback Sessions
- Host quarterly meetings with deans, faculty representatives, and unit heads (CIDE, VRI, FEGAD, CENTRUM, etc.) to discuss findings and co-design improvement strategies.
- Create actionable follow-up plans based on the insights generated.
- Cross-Unit Collaboration Platform
- Facilitate connections between university units working on entrepreneurship and innovation to align objectives and resources.
- Promote shared initiatives, communication channels, and unified data systems.
- Communication and Transparency
- Present research findings and recommendations through visual dashboards and brief reports.
- Ensure continuous feedback loops and transparent communication across all involved stakeholders.
Expected Outcomes
- Clear, data-driven understanding of the barriers limiting undergraduate engagement in innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Strengthened collaboration between PUCP’s innovation-related units and faculties.
- Regular, structured communication channels between students and institutional stakeholders.
- Development of a unified, cross-campus strategy to boost student participation and visibility of innovation programs.
- A culture of evidence-based decision-making supporting PUCP’s innovation ecosystem.
Fellows:
Fellow:Tatiana Mirella Avila Arauco
Fellow:Freddy Edwin Ñañez Choque
Cohort 2024
Strategy 1: Innovation Route - "How to Be an Innovator and don't die in the attempt"
The "PUCP Innovation Route" is a comprehensive kit designed to guide students through their journey of innovation. Available in both digital and physical formats, it offers a practical and motivational roadmap divided into key stages, from identifying problems to developing effective solutions and implementing them.
Contents of the Kit:
- Step-by-step guide: How to identify innovation opportunities, formulate ideas, design prototypes, and validate solutions.
- Personalized resources: Information on innovation programs, labs, mentoring, and workshops both within PUCP and from external partners.
- Practical advice: Agile tools, innovation methodologies, and a resource map.
- Challenges and competitions: Recommendations on how to participate in national and international innovation competitions and the best strategies for tackling complex problems with creative solutions
Strategy 2: Innovation Platform PUCP - "Connect Innovators"
The "Connect Innovators" platform at PUCP is a digital space designed to centralize and showcase all the key players in the university's innovation ecosystem. Its goal is to foster collaboration and networking among students, faculty, researchers, and external partners, uniting efforts around innovation and entrepreneurship.
Key Components:
- Directory of groups and initiatives: Students can explore all the groups, programs, labs, and research centers related to innovation at PUCP.
- Calendar of activities and events: Stay updated on all innovation activities, talks, fairs, and workshops, both on and off campus.
- Connections: The platform also facilitates contact with mentors, experts, and peers from various disciplines, creating opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Strategy 3: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair - "Passport to Innovation"
The "PUCP Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair" is an event where students can discover all the initiatives, programs, and resources available to entrepreneurs and innovators within the university and from external partners.
Event Dynamics:
- Passport to Innovation: Each student will receive a "passport" that they must take to the various stands at the fair. For every initiative or group they learn about, they will receive a stamp in their passport.
- Innovation Stands: These will be hosted by representatives from various research centers, incubators, innovation labs, entrepreneurship clubs, and external companies allied with PUCP.
- Interactive activities: Hands-on workshops, talks with prominent innovators, idea competitions, and networking opportunities.
- Participation rewards: Students who complete the fair and collect all the stamps in their passport will be eligible for win various prizes
Strategy 4: Student Organization for Innovation - "Breakout Community"
"Breakout Community" is a new student organization dedicated to guiding students on their journey toward innovation, providing support and resources to help them generate impactful projects both inside and outside the university.
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