Strategies to promote entrepreneurship and business development. Case: Catholic University of Cuenca

Abstract

Ecuador has the highest rate of early entrepreneurship (TEA) in the region, however, more than 50% of the ventures do not exceed two years of operation due to different factors, including education; Despite this, at least 87% of the country's university students plan to venture into an enterprise, which leads to the problem of study. The objective of this research is to outline strategies that foster entrepreneurship among the student population of the Catholic University of Cuenca, underpinned by new technologies; knowledge and tools that allow developing sustainable and innovative projects. The research is descriptive, with a mixed focus. The research results reflect the high interest of entrepreneurship by students, as well as the relevant aspects to consider when promoting entrepreneurship by the institution.

Keywords

• empresa privada
• administración de empresas
• administración financiera
• economía de mercado.