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*'''Intensive Training Program:''' Participate in a focused 6-week program featuring specialized courses on startups, VCs, and CVCs====2.Timeframe====*'''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 innovatorsSemester cycle.
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==== 1. 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.
==== 2. Timeframe ====
Flagship events hosted every two months.
==== 3. Key Tactics ====
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* '''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.
==== 4. 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'''.
==='''<big>Strategy 2: ''Enhancing Practical Skills & Experiential Learning''</big>'''===
----Fast====1. Purpose====Empower PUCP students to fast-track your journey 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.
- 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 prototypingc
====3. Key Tactics====
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==== '''3.1. PUCP Fellowship Program''' ====
'''Design and Implementation:'''
Structured learning modules led by industry experts.
'''Curricular Focus:'''
Startup models, innovation methodologies, fundamentals of venture capital, problem-solving, artificial intelligence tools, and no-code development.
'''Mentorship:'''
Continuous guidance from alumni, founders, and professionals within the entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem. The program will also include the active search for top-tier mentors and guest speakers, both national and international, to provide diverse and practical insights.
'''Deliverables:'''
Student projects and startup concepts that demonstrate a solid understanding of innovation processes and venture creation.
As part of this process, a website or digital platform will be developed to showcase deliverables, track the fellowship roadmap, and facilitate ongoing feedback.
'''Participant Experience (UX):'''
A comprehensive user experience assessment will be conducted before, during, and after the fellowship, collecting insights to continuously improve future editions.
'''Post-Fellowship Stage:'''
Upon completion, fellows will be encouraged to participate in internships or professional experiences within the innovation, startup, and venture capital ecosystem to strengthen their applied learning and professional growth.
==== '''3.2. University Hackathon Series''' ====
* Organize interdisciplinary hackathons addressing real-world challenges from industry or research.
* Encourage participation from diverse faculties (Engineering, Science, Management, Design).
* Provide hands-on mentoring, prototyping workshops, and pitching sessions.
* Offer prizes, visibility with corporate partners, and follow-up support for high-potential projects.
==== '''3.3. 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.
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====4. 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.
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==='''<big>Strategy 3: ''Building a Vibrant, Student-Led Innovation Community''</big>'''===
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