08-11-2016 15:00
Universities and the development of entrepreneurship and innovation
Altiero Spinelli building, room 3E-2, European Parliament, rue Wiertz 60, Brussels
Considering that high unemployment rates remain a fundamental challenge for the European Union today, the fostering of entrepreneurial skills and innovation in education is of key importance. Colleges and universities must invest in the development of their students’ entrepreneurial skills. Turning university graduates into entrepreneurs can be a successful strategy to stimulate economic growth.