Universities as drivers of Social Change: promotion of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for a sustainable future

Pérez Najera C.; Sime Marques A.; Martina López Cuadra Y.; Roland Tuesta Torres E.; Antonio Guerrero Vílchez R.; Gustavo Pérez Barboza R.; Correa Rojas L. · Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology (2024) · DOI: 10.18687/laccei2024.1.1.412

Resumen

In this scientific article, the transformative role of universities as drivers of social change and sustainable progress through innovation and entrepreneurship was addressed. The methodology used consisted of a bibliographic review of recent publications on university initiatives in this area. The results revealed a growing trend toward integrating environmental and social sustainability into academic programs and community engagement activities. In addition, the formation of strategic alliances between universities, companies and social organizations was highlighted as a key factor. Among the key recommendations to promote sustainable innovation from the University Innovation Centers, emphasis was placed on the need to integrate ethics and sustainability into the curriculum, establish collaborative spaces for the development of solutions, implement mentoring and promote an entrepreneurial culture. Therefore, it was concluded by underlining the prominent role of universities in training socially responsible leaders and promoting the common good.

Instituciones: Universidad César Vallejo; Universidad Nacional Intercultural Fabiola Salazar Leguía de Bagua; Universidad Señor de Sipán