Rubén Calderón, rector of the European University of the Atlantic (UNEATLANTICO) intervened on behalf of the Foundation for Innovation and Development (FIDBAN), of which UNEATLANTICO is part of the board of trustees, in the presentation of the XII edition of the STARTinnova project, organized by the Diario Montañés.
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FIDBAN, foundation promoted by UNEATLANTICO, and sponsor of the Startinnova program, intervened during the inauguration of the twelfth edition of the project. The event took place at the Palacio de Festivales in Santander and was well attended by a variety of educational centers, institutions and companies that have supported STARTinnova since its inception.
In his speech, Rubén Calderón, spoke about the importance of providing young people with the necessary skills and tools so that they can undertake and develop their own project. He referred to the need to foster imagination so that young people have the confidence to undertake their own projects. He also thanked Diario Montañés for giving young people this great opportunity and for promoting entrepreneurship with projects such as STARTinnova.
In addition, UNEATLANTICO has been the venue for different phases of the STARTinnova project. Last year, it was the venue for the defense phase of the finalist projects of the tenth edition, and this year it hosted the presentation of the finalist projects of the eleventh edition.
About STARTinnova
STARTinnova is a project organized by El Diario Montañés, which focuses on fostering youth entrepreneurship and bringing young entrepreneurs and potential investors together. STARTinnova is the most consolidated youth entrepreneurship project in Cantabria, currently has twelve editions celebrated and has the participation of 80 schools, 6,500 participating students and 60 companies.