Design of a center for entrepreneurs in an engineering school applying the lean canvas model

Abstract

The objective of this work was to design a Center for Entrepreneurs in a Professional School of Engineering of the Catholic University of Santa Maria (Arequipa, Peru) applying the Lean Canvas model. The entrepreneurial intentionality, limitations and expectations that the students perceive to create a company was determined. The factors that influence the development of entrepreneurial activity at the University were analyzed and a SWOT analysis was carried out. The Plan of activities of the Center shows that its implementation is feasible. Also, the plan is validated by the impact on training of students and support in the creation of companies. It is concluded that the generation of new companies by future professionals will contribute to the social and economic development of the region.