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The Social Council of the University of Murcia and venture capital Murcia Emprende today signed a memorandum of understanding for the promotion of entrepreneurial culture within the educational institution.

In addition to the presidents of Murcia Emprende and Social Council of the firm, Francisco Martinez and Javier Ruano, respectively, he attended the Director of venture capital, Benito Mercader.

According to Javier Ruano, "the promotion of entrepreneurial culture is one of the cornerstones in the action plan of the Social Council as a tool to boost the employability of graduates from our University. To achieve this goal, we need to build bridges of cooperation with specialized entities in supporting entrepreneurs, like Murcia Emprende, which, today, is the main actor dynamic entrepreneurship in the region of Murcia. "

With the signing of this protocol, the parties aim to generate a common space of cooperation in the field of entrepreneurship for the development of activities such as the creation of an award for entrepreneurial initiatives, advice on writing business plans and creation venture or cooperation in obtaining financing for the implementation of innovative ideas, etc.

The Chairman of the Social Council hopes that this year the venture capital Murcia Emprende can invest in any of the projects promoted by students of the University through the Chair of Entrepreneurship.

Javier Ruano expected "no idea with a future stay in the drawer for lack of financing" and encouraged "all students of the University who have entrepreneurial intention to work on their projects with the support of the Chair and submit to make them a reality. "

For his part the President of Murcia Emprende, Francisco Martínez Ruiz, expressed his satisfaction with the signing of this Agreement, highlighting its importance and willingness to Murcia Emprende can collaborate on projects driven by entrepreneurs at the University of Murcia.

In addition, it has been reported that also work with its financial advisory services to foster entrepreneurial projects, noting that, recently, there was a capital increase of € 800,000 specifically for this type of project.

Finally, it has been suggested to join this agreement network of business angels, MurciaBan to complete the map of the alternative financing.

Source: Universidad de Murcia