UGR Emprendedora

What UGR Emprendedora does

UGR Emprendedora, formally the Direccion de Emprendimiento of the Universidad de Granada, is the university's institutional entrepreneurship support unit operating under the Vicerrectorado de Innovacion Social, Empleabilidad y Emprendimiento. Founded in 2015-2016 and headquartered at the BREAKER Centro de Emprendimiento (Espacio V Centenario, Avenida de Madrid 11, Granada), the organization serves the entire UGR community, including undergraduate, master's and doctoral students, faculty and research staff (PDI), administrative staff (PTGAS) and alumni up to five years post-graduation, plus external Granada-based startups. Its core functions are entrepreneurship education, idea validation, business plan development, access to competitions and incubation, and connection to regional, national and European funding programs.

The product portfolio covers the full entrepreneurial journey. It includes a free six-module MOOC ('Emprender: de la idea a la accion', 3 ECTS), two micro-credentials (75-hour 'Activa Tu Potencial Emprendedor' at 81 EUR and 100-hour 'Emprendimiento Digital en Educacion' at 46.24 EUR), the four-day UNIVERGEM AI bootcamp for women STEM students, the researcher-focused Ruta Emprendedora, the BREAKER Impulsa acceleration program, the Mentoring program, the Business Skills program, the IX Concurso de Ideas and the XIII Concurso de Emprendimiento Universitario (over 26,000 EUR in annual prizes), and coworking/incubation at BREAKER. Delivery is unified through the e-UGRemprendedora online learning platform and supported by a network of faculty-based entrepreneurship coordinators. No proprietary AI models, patents or standalone technology products are developed; AI is taught as curriculum content only.

UGR Emprendedora is a non-commercial institutional department and does not generate revenue. It is funded through the Universidad de Granada's public budget, regional and national grants, and co-sponsorship from Banco Santander (Santander Universidades, partner since 2002), Consejo Social UGR, ESCOEM Asesoria Integral de Empresas, Junta de Andalucia / Andalucia Emprende, Instituto Andaluz de la Mujer, Fundacion AI Granada and FIDESOL. Most programs are free or heavily subsidized via scholarships. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on institutional channels (university website, email, faculty network) and high-visibility events (Alhambra Venture, Be Rurals DemoDay at Google for Startups), with the international Fundación Baobab partnership in Togo marking its first cross-border expansion.

Name

UGR Emprendedora

Legal name

Dirección de Emprendimiento. Vicerrectorado de Innovación Social, Empleabilidad y Emprendimiento. Universidad de Granada

Website

https://ugremprendedora.ugr.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UGR Emprendedora is the entrepreneurship direction of the Universidad de Granada, delivering MOOCs, micro-credentials, bootcamps, competitions and incubation (BREAKER) for the university's 80,000+ students, researchers, staff and alumni. It is a non-commercial public university department funded by institutional budget and sponsor partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

University Entrepreneurship Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC)

Keywords

• University entrepreneurship programs
• Startup incubation services
• Entrepreneurship education training
• Coworking acceleration programs
• Research commercialization support

Headquarters

HQ city

Granada

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Institutional Funding / Public University Budget: As a direction of the Vicerrectorado de Innovación Social, Empleabilidad y Emprendimiento of the Universidad de Granada, UGR Emprendedora is funded through the university's public budget allocations. Additional co-funding comes from sponsorship agreements with entities such as Banco Santander (through Santander Universidades), the Consejo Social de la UGR, ESCOEM Asesoría, and the Instituto Andaluz de la Mujer. Programs are largely free or subsidized for participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

UGR Emprendedora is the entrepreneurship support unit of the Universidad de Granada, delivering a portfolio of programs for the university community. Offerings include the BREAKER incubation and coworking center, free MOOCs, university microcredentials, the UNIVERGEM bootcamp for women in STEM, the Ruta Emprendedora for researchers, mentoring, acceleration programs (BREAKER Impulsa), and annual entrepreneurship competitions with prizes. Programs are delivered via the e-UGRemprendedora online platform and physical locations, and are predominantly free or subsidized.

Product overview

UGR Emprendedora is the entrepreneurship direction of the University of Granada, operating as a comprehensive entrepreneurship support ecosystem. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs including BREAKER (incubation and coworking center), training programs (MOOCs, microcredentials, bootcamps), mentorship services, acceleration programs (BREAKER Impulsa), and entrepreneurship competitions. The portfolio is unified through the e-UGRemprendedora online learning platform, enabling the university community to access the full entrepreneurial journey from idea generation to business launch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BREAKER: Centro de Emprendimiento (Incubation Center and Coworking Space) of the University of Granada
• BOOTCAMP UNIVERGEM
• Ruta Emprendedora
• BREAKER Impulsa

Products and services

• BREAKER - Centro de Emprendimiento de la UGR The Universidad de Granada's entrepreneurship center offering incubation, coworking space, and acceleration programs (including BREAKER Impulsa) for startups and entrepreneurs from the UGR community. Located at Espacio V Centenario, Avenida de Madrid 11, Granada.
• MOOC - Emprender: de la idea a la acción Free massive online open course (MOOC) covering 6 modules over 6 weeks on entrepreneurship from idea to action, with the possibility of earning 3 ECTS credits. Open to the UGR community and beyond.
• Ruta Emprendedora para Investigadores/as Ten-session program designed to help UGR researchers transform research results into business opportunities, spin-offs, or high-impact projects. Covers knowledge transfer, IP protection, business planning, and spin-off creation. Awards 2-3 ECTS credits upon completion.
• BOOTCAMP UNIVERGEM: Emprendedoras con IA Four-day intensive bootcamp for women university students focused on Design Thinking, Lean Startup methodologies, and AI tools (LLMs, GenAI, automation) to create tech startups with social and economic impact. Co-funded by the Instituto Andaluz de la Mujer.
• Microcredencial en Activa Tu Potencial Emprendedor University microcredential of 75 hours (3 ECTS) based on the European EntreComp framework, teaching participants to discover opportunities and transform ideas into real projects. Full price €81; partial scholarships reduce tuition to €40.50.
• Microcredencial Universitaria de Emprendimiento Digital en Educación Virtual asynchronous microcredential focused on digital entrepreneurship tools and strategies in education. 100 hours (4 ECTS), €46.24 price, certification from UGR, baremable in oposiciones.
• BREAKER Impulsa Acceleration and personalized mentoring program for autonomous professionals and startups in Granada, using Lean Startup methodology to develop disruptive business ideas and prepare participants for investor pitches.
• Concurso de Emprendimiento Universitario Annual competition to promote innovative projects, startups, and spin-offs from the UGR, awarding innovation, value creation, and sustainability with prizes from Banco Santander (Santander Universidades), Consejo Social de la UGR, and ESCOEM Asesoría.
• Programa Mentoring Mentorship program connecting entrepreneurs with experienced mentors who have walked the entrepreneurial path before, providing guidance during the first steps of business creation.
• Concurso de Ideas Competition inviting university students, graduates, PDI and PTGAS to present innovative ideas for products, services, or solutions. Offers prizes up to €2,400 and 1 ECTS credit recognition.
• Programa Business Skills Training program aimed at managing and growing startups, covering essential business competencies for entrepreneurs.
• e-UGRemprendedora Online Learning Platform Online learning platform for UGR Emprendedora training programs, hosting MOOCs, micro-credentials, bootcamp enrollment, and Ruta Emprendedora sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 26,000€ in annual competition prizes distributed across multiple categories
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Cámara de Comercio de GranadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Premio PYME del Año de Granada (9th edition) and provides a free MBA enrollment for competition finalists/winners. Co-organizer of the Impulsa Startup DemoDay where UGR Emprendedora participated as jury. Strategic partner in the XII Concurso de Emprendimiento providing the MBA prize.
• Junta de Andalucía / Andalucía EmprendecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on the Premio Emprendemos TOP50 and the overall entrepreneurship support ecosystem for Granada. The junta's CADE (Centro de Apoyo al Desarrollo Empresarial) reports that ~30% of projects come from university promoters. UGR Emprendedora participates in their programs and promotes their calls.
• Fundación AI GranadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for UNIVERGEM Bootcamp sessions on Days 1 and 2. Located at PTS Granada, it is a key partner in delivering AI-focused entrepreneurship training for women. Collaborates with UGR Emprendedora on program delivery.
• FIDESOL (Fundación para el Desarrollo, Investigación y Aplicación de la Inteligencia Artificial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for UNIVERGEM Bootcamp sessions on Days 3 and 4. Located at PTS Granada (BIC Granada), it collaborates with UGR Emprendedora on AI-focused content, mentors, and technical coordination for the bootcamp.
• Fundación BaobabmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership between UGR and Fundación Baobab for a female entrepreneurship program targeting women graduates from the Universities of Lomé and Kara in Togo. The UGR (through UGR Emprendedora) provided Plan de Empresa training and program coordination. Three winning projects were selected and awarded in 2025.
• Instituto Andaluz de la MujercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubvention provider for the UNIVERGEM Bootcamp targeting female university entrepreneurs. Contributes to programs aimed at reducing the gender gap in technology entrepreneurship. Representatives participate as jury members in bootcamp final presentations.
• Alhambra VenturecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUGR Emprendedora is a partner organization of Alhambra Venture, the largest annual entrepreneurship and startup event in Granada. UGR Emprendedora participates with pitches, stands, roundtables, and networking activities connecting startups with national and international investors.
• Be RuralsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean rural innovation acceleration program. UGR Emprendedora accompanied three Granada startups (Venturi Technologies, EducaConArte, Onconature) to the national DemoDay held at Google for Startups campus.
• European Innovation Council (EIC) / Women TechEUminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUGR Emprendedora disseminates European Commission programs (Women TechEU 2, EIC) to its entrepreneurial community, helping female deep-tech founders access pan-European support programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Explorer by Santander: Banco Santander's university-focused entrepreneurship program supporting student founders across Spanish universities with training, mentoring, and competition prizes. Directly comparable as a university entrepreneurship support program, and a direct sponsor of UGR Emprendedora's annual competition.
• StartUB! (Universitat de Barcelona): University of Barcelona's entrepreneurship program offering training, mentoring, and incubation to UB students and researchers. Highly comparable as another public Spanish university entrepreneurship unit targeting the same student/researcher segments with similar program types.
• UPM Centro de Iniciativas Emprendedoras: Universidad Politécnica de Madrid's entrepreneurship center, supporting tech-transfer-driven spin-offs and student startups. Comparable as a leading Spanish public university's entrepreneurship hub with a similar institutional model and deep-tech spin-off orientation.
• UAB Emprèn: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona's entrepreneurship service, providing training, mentoring, and support for spin-offs and student startups. Closely comparable in mission, target audience (university community), and program structure (training + incubation + competitions).
• CISE - Centro Internacional Santander Emprendimiento: Banco Santander's international entrepreneurship center supporting university-based entrepreneurship. Operates the Santander X platform that UGR Emprendedora uses; provides comparable training, competitions, and global connectivity to university founders.

Broad incumbents

• Lanzadera (Marina de Empresas): Juan Roig's leading Spanish startup accelerator based in Valencia, providing mentoring, training, and seed investment to Spanish founders. Comparable as a more established Spanish entrepreneurship program, but operates independently of any single university and offers equity-backed acceleration.
• Wayra (Telefónica): Telefónica's global corporate accelerator investing in and supporting tech startups across Spain and Latin America. Comparable as a large-scale Spanish entrepreneurship support organization, but operates as a corporate VC with equity stakes rather than a university unit.
• ESADE Entrepreneurship Institute: ESADE Business School's entrepreneurship programming, offering executive entrepreneurship education, mentoring, and accelerator support. Comparable in offering entrepreneurship training, but anchored in a private business school with a fee-based model rather than free public university access.
• IE Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation: IE University's entrepreneurship center providing startup support, venture labs, and investor access. Comparable as an established Spanish entrepreneurship education provider, but positioned as a private institution with international student focus rather than a public university unit.

Regional players

• Andalucía Emprende (Junta de Andalucía): Public regional agency of the Junta de Andalucía operating CADE centers for SME and entrepreneur support across Andalusia. Comparable as a publicly funded Andalusian entrepreneurship support organization, with overlapping geography and mutual referral relationship with UGR Emprendedora.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ugremprendedora
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• Facebookfacebook.com/ugremprendedora
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ugremprendedora
• Instagraminstagram.com/breakerugr

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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