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== '''<big>Cohort 2025</big>''' ==

=== '''<big>Strategy 1: ''Cultivating an Accessible & Engaging Entrepreneurial MindsetCulture''</big>''' ===----Dive into a dynamic culture of innovation through engaging events and practical learning.

* '''Monthly "Breakout" Talks & Workshops:''' Get inspired ==== 1. Purpose ====Foster a sustained culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across PUCP by real-life making entrepreneurial caseslearning visible, learn from expertsaccessible, and discover new opportunitiesaspirational.* '''Practical Entrepreneurship Courses:''' Master essential skills with short, impactful modules in Design Thinking The project aims to inspire students from all disciplines to explore innovation as a mindset and problem-solving, all career pathway through an entrepreneurial lens.* '''Annual Innovation Showcase:''' Present your projects and ideas to the university communityconsistent, industry leaders, and potential investors at our yearly innovation meetinghigh-impact experiences on campus.

==== 2. Timeframe ====Flagship events hosted every two months. ==== 3. Key Tactics ==== * '''Design and implement a flagship event series''' every two months that celebrates entrepreneurship at PUCP. Each edition will have a theme (e.g., Fintech, AI, Sustainability, Creative Industries) 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. ==== 4. Expected Outcomes / Impact ==== * 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'''. [[:File:Photo. Event Young Ecosystem..jpg|File:Photo. Event Young Ecosystem..jpg]] === '''<big>Strategy 2: Accelerating Careers with the PUCP Fellowship''Enhancing Practical Skills & Experiential Learning''</big>''' ===

* '''Intensive Training Program:''' Participate in a focused 6-week program featuring specialized courses on startups, VCs, and CVCs.* '''Real-World Internships:''' Gain invaluable hands-on experience through internships at leading startups.* '''Exclusive Career Access Pathway:''' Fellows receive priority access to internships and roles within startups, VC/CVC firms, and our network of partner companies.* '''Lifelong Alumni Network:''' Join the PUCP Alumni Fellowship Network to maintain connections, share opportunities, and support future generations of innovators.

=== '''<big>Strategy 3: Strengthening Institutional Support & Collaboration''Building a Vibrant, Student-Led Innovation Community''</big>''' ===

* '''Student-Led Innovation:''' Recruit and empower students as "Breakout Volunteers" to drive community initiatives and events.* '''Stakeholder Feedback Sessions:''' Engage in regular dialogues with key university units (CIDE, VRI, FEGAD, FACI, CENTRUM) to align objectives and continuously improve our entrepreneurial programs.* '''Student Ambassadors of Innovation:''' Be a vital link between your peers and university support units, ensuring student needs are heard and addressed.* '''Co-creation Tables:''' Participate in workshops where students and institutional representatives collaboratively design and enhance entrepreneurial programs and services.* '''Annual Ecosystem Survey:''' Help us measure impact, understand emerging needs, and continually refine our offerings to best support you.

=== '''<big>Strategy 4: Promoting Continuous Innovation through Co-creation''Strengthening Institutional Support & Collaboration''</big>''' ===

* '''Be a "Breakout Volunteer":''' Join our Breakout Community as an ambassador and organizer, playing a direct role in driving student-led initiatives and fostering a culture of innovation among your peers.* '''"Emprendeton" Challenges:''' Collaborate to collectively solve real-world challenges, such as "How to get more PUCP students to become entrepreneurs?", and turn innovative ideas into actionable solutions.* '''Annual Ecosystem Survey:''' Contribute to our yearly survey that measures perception, impact, and emerging needs within the university's entrepreneurial ecosystem, directly informing and shaping our future programs and support.