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University CADEs network
Published on 11 October 2018

Spain
Andalucía
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About this good practice
As a result of a survey of university students in Andalucía about their professional future, a very high percentage of them said they want to be civil servants or work for large corporations. Nowadays this model does not fit in the Region job market. To change this, Regional Government from Andalucía approaches entrepreneurship among university students through: Spaces for incubators and accelerators located in the main universities campus in Andalucía. Some of the main services offered in the incubadors are business development advisory and training, Ideas competition, Job fair, Workshops, conferences, intrepreneurship events, scholarships fro new entrepreneurs and networking with target maket companies. Both institutions, Universities and Andalucia Emprende (Regional Goverment agency) are commited to put in value the Andalusian talent, in such way, the University gives up the physical space, as a coworking, where the incubator will be installed, equipped with all the necessary infrastructure (internet, furniture ) and Andalucía Emprende provides a qualified advisors, events organization and equipment.
Expert opinion
This good practice needs to be highlighted as it tackles a region-specific challenge regarding entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. Through research, it became evident that a lot of students do not consider entrepreneurship to be a viable career path in the future. To tackle this issue, a cooperation between universities and the regional government agency Andalucia Emprende (Enterprise) was set up. The universities provide the physical space for activities and coworking whereas business support services are provided by the Enterprise. Such cooperation between higher education institutions and national or regional business support organizations is needed to facilitate the entrepreneurial spirit among next generations.
Works at
Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform
Resources needed
The main resouces come from Andalucía regional funding, The main resource needed are human capital including a incubator manager for each campus and a support staff, besides the expert advisor that are part of the CADE network. Other resources are facilties and equipment.
Evidence of success
6 Universities have signed the collaboration agreement.
32 events: Workshops, Entrepreneurship talks, Specific training, Mentoring projects or business ideas
295 beneficiary students
32 events: Workshops, Entrepreneurship talks, Specific training, Mentoring projects or business ideas
295 beneficiary students
Potential for learning or transfer
The potential of learning of this good practice is based on the emphasis on the development of new businesses based on advance knowledge coming fresh from the universities. Many of the most awarded students from universities usually become teachers or researchers in the same universities, but do not have many chances to take their knowledge to the private market where they could greater impact on the the economic development and job creation. This initiative from Andalucía is a good example to push this brilliants students to develop their entrepreneur spirit and to apply their knowledge for the economic development of the region, expanding innovation and business competitiveness. Also this Good Practices brings closer the business community to the university by the networking activities.
Further information
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Good practice owner
You can contact the good practice owner below for more detailed information.
Organisation
Regional Government of Andalucía

Spain
Andalucía
Contact
Senior Project Manager