The University of Castilla-La Mancha strengthens its ties with the regional business fabric. Through applied academic projects, it seeks to retain graduates and boost the local economy. The initiative connects students with local companies, offering real solutions to concrete problems and preventing talent trained in the region from seeking opportunities elsewhere.
Applied projects as a bridge between classrooms and factories 🏭
Students develop their final degree or master's projects directly linked to business demands. This allows SMEs to access applied research without large investments. The UCLM acts as an intermediary, facilitating contact and the definition of objectives. Priority is given to sectors such as agri-food, renewable energy, and information technologies, where the region has growth potential and a need for qualified profiles.
Goodbye brain drain, hello idea drain at the coffee shop ☕
The idea is that students do not have to move to Madrid to find a job, but rather find a decent one in their town. Or, at least, that they have the option to stay for coffee while deciding whether to start a startup or inherit their uncle's workshop. Because retaining talent is not just about providing employment, it is also about ensuring they continue discussing AI at the local bar.