=='''<big>Cohort 2025</big>'''==
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'''<br /big>'''<big>Breakout has been consolidated as the central framework that unifies all the strategic priorities of the Cohort 2024 & 2025Cohorts.''</big>
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.
''<big>Break the mold!</big>''
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'''''Fellows 2025:''''' [[Fellow:Tatiana Mirella Avila Arauco|Tatiana Mirella Avila Arauco]] [[Fellow:David Sung Ching Sato|David Sung Ching Sato]] [[Fellow:Freddy Edwin Ñañez Choque|Freddy Edwin Ñañez Choque]] === '''<big>Strategy 1: ''Cultivating an Accessible & Engaging Entrepreneurial Culture''</big>''' ===----[[File:Photo. Event Young Ecosystem..jpg|thumb|Event Young Ecosystem. It was held within the framework of Peru Tech Week 2025.|link=Special:FilePath/Photo._Event_Young_Ecosystem..jpg]]'''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.
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==='''<big>Strategy 2: ''Enhancing Practical Skills & Experiential Learning''</big>'''===
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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.
*Provide hands-on mentoring, prototyping workshops, and pitching sessions.
*Offer prizes, visibility with corporate partners, and follow-up support for high-potential projects.
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*Students gain a holistic understanding of the startup and innovation ecosystem.
*Stronger bridges between PUCP, alumni, and industry mentors.'''<br />'''
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==='''<big>Strategy 3: ''Building a Vibrant, Student-Led Innovation Community''</big>'''===
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===='''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'''
*'''Design and implement Launch 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 semester-based open call for students from all activitiesfaculties interested in innovation, combining keynotes, interactive workshopsentrepreneurship, and networking areas to create an immersive entrepreneurial experienceleadership.*'''Curate Build a high-caliber lineup of speakers''' including startup founders who have reached accelerators such as Y Combinatorstructured community organized into six core areas:*#Partnerships: Collaborations with schools, raised capitalstartups, or are working in global companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, or top venture fundsand external partners.*'''Feature PUCP students #Social Media: Digital communication, content creation, and alumni abroad''' (in top universities or startups) as guest speakers or panelists to highlight international perspectives and motivate peers through relatable success storiesstorytelling.*'''Incorporate interactive workshops #Projects: Coordination of innovation and mini-sprints''' in every event (e.g., design thinking, storytelling for founders, pitch sessions) to help participants move from inspiration to executionentrepreneurship events.*'''Develop a sponsorship strategy''' #Tech: Support with corporate alliestools, VC firmsdata management, and PUCP units to ensure long-term funding, branding visibility, and professional networking opportunities for studentsdigital platforms.*'''Create and maintain a participant database''' to track engagement, identify emerging leaders, and connect them with mentors, fellowships, #Product: Development of digital or startup support programsphysical resources that enhance the student innovation experience.*'''Sustain the community digitally''' through WhatsApp#People & Culture: Community building, sharing speaker takeaways, learning resourcesvolunteer engagement, and upcoming events to build momentum between sessionscultural initiatives.
====Expected Outcomes===='''B. Training and Development'''
*Establish a '''recognizable Provide volunteers with continuous micro-workshops and mentorship in leadership, project management, communication, and recurring entrepreneurship culture''' within PUCPinnovation tools.*Build a '''Encourage peer learning and cross-disciplinary community''' of students engaged in innovation and venture creationfunctional collaboration between teams.*Strengthen connections between '''studentsRecognize outstanding contributions with certificates, alumnibadges, faculty and external innovators'''event visibility.*Position PUCP as a '''national reference in university entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems'''*
*'''C. Event Coordination and Ecosystem Support'''
==='''<big>Strategy 4: ''Strengthening Institutional Support & Collaboration''</big>'''===*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----<br />design and propose new initiatives that enhance the PUCP innovation experience.[[null|link=https://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Photo._Event_Young_Ecosystem.*Build a digital community space to share resources, updates, and opportunities among members.jpg|right|thumb|Event Young Ecosystem]]
====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 '''D. Recognition and collaborative spirit on campus.Community Continuity'''
====Timeframe====*Host end-of-semester recognition events celebrating volunteer achievements.Semestral cycle*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.
A new cohort of student volunteers will be recruited and trained every semester '''Expected Outcomes'''
====Key Tactics====*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
*'''Design and implement a flagship event series<br />''' 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)'<big>Strategy 4: '' as the central hub for all activities, combining keynotes, interactive workshops, and networking areas to create an immersive entrepreneurial experience.*Strengthening Institutional Support & Collaboration''</big>'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[[File:Stakeholder Meeting.*'''Create and maintain a participant database''' to track engagement, identify emerging leaders, and connect them with mentors, fellowships, or startup support programsjpg|thumb|Stakeholder Meeting|link=Special:FilePath/Stakeholder_Meeting.*jpg]]'''Sustain the community digitallyPurpose''' through WhatsApp, sharing speaker takeaways, learning resources, and upcoming events to build momentum between sessions.
====Expected Outcomes====Establish a structured research and feedback program that deepens the understanding of student needs and strengthens institutional alignment around innovation and entrepreneurship at PUCP.
*Establish a '''recognizable This strategy seeks to uncover the root causes behind the low undergraduate participation (≈1%) in innovation and recurring entrepreneurship culture''' within PUCP.*Build a '''crossinitiatives, delivering data-disciplinary community''' of students engaged in innovation driven insights and venture creation.*Strengthen connections between '''studentsactionable recommendations that foster greater student engagement, alumnicross-unit collaboration, faculty and external innovators'''evidence-based decision-making across the university.*Position PUCP as a '''national reference in university entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems'''*
*'''Timeframe'''
*Quarterly cycle (every 3 months).
==Fellows==Data collection, analysis, and presentation of findings to key stakeholders.
'''Fall 2025Key Tactics'''
[[Fellow:Tatiana Mirella Avila Arauco]]*'''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.
[[Fellow:Fellow:David Sung Ching Sato]]'''Expected Outcomes'''
[[Fellow:Freddy Edwin Ñañez Choque]]*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.*
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