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Partnership with Enactus
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Partnership with Enactus

Partnership with Enactus

Empowering Student Entrepreneurship and Sustainability

About Our Partnership with Enactus
John Cabot University is proud to partner with Enactus, a global organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and sustainable development among university students. Enactus provides a platform for students to develop innovative solutions to social, environmental, and economic challenges, transforming their ideas into real-world impact.

What is Enactus?Enactus Italy
Enactus is an international non-profit organization operating in over 30 countries, bringing together students, academic leaders, and business professionals to address the world’s most pressing issues. Through entrepreneurial action, students engaged in the Enactus teams work on projects that align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aiming to create a better, more sustainable future for all, while developing new skills and acquiring consciousness about their own talent and future professional perspectives. 

Our Commitment
At JCU, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders and change-makers. Our partnership with Enactus reflects this commitment, providing our students with unique opportunities to:

  • Develop Entrepreneurial Skills: students participate in workshops and training sessions on design thinking, business development, and sustainability.
  • Engage in Real-World Projects: through Enactus, students work on hands-on projects that address real societal challenges, applying their academic knowledge in practical settings.
  • Network with Professionals: our students have access to a global network of professionals, mentors, and business advisors, enhancing their learning experience and career prospects.
  • Create Sustainable Impact: by aligning their projects with the SDGs, students contribute to global sustainability efforts, making a tangible difference in communities around the world.

Highlights of the Enactus Program
Transformative Learning: the Enactus Impact Entrepreneurship Program offers a transformative learning experience, where students turn societal problems into sustainable business opportunities and acquire essential tools to develop consciousness on their talents and skills. 

Promising entrepreneurial ideas also have the chance to access free acceleration opportunities within the Enactus network, entering the world of impact startups, and opening unexpected career development for students as full-time entrepreneurs. 

  • Professional Mentorship: participants receive guidance from mentors and industry experts, gaining insights that prepare them for successful careers.
  • Global Connections: students become part of a global community of like-minded individuals dedicated to making positive change.
  • Career Opportunities: Enactus partners with a variety of business companies committed to sustainability and social responsibility, opening doors to exciting career paths for our students.

The Enactus National Competition and World Cup
Every year, Enactus students from every corner of Italy compete in the Enactus National Competition, presenting their projects to professional juries and accessing networking opportunities with representatives of partner companies. 

A delegation of students can also access the Enactus World Cup, where Enacters, academics, and corporate partners from around the world gather to celebrate the best innovative solutions developed by the students, and offer a unique international experience to the entire network.

Get Involved
We encourage all proactive and passionate students at JCU to explore the opportunities offered by Enactus. Whether you are interested in entrepreneurship, sustainability, or simply want to make a difference, the Enactus Impact Entrepreneurship Program is an excellent platform to develop your skills and contribute to meaningful change.

For more information on how to join the Enactus team at JCU, please visit https://www.enactusitaly.org/ or contact the referent Faculty Advisors:

Success Stories
Discover the inspiring stories of JCU students who have participated in the Enactus program and made significant contributions to their communities and beyond:

JCU Enactus Team wins the national competition and joins the Enactus World Cup in Silicon Valley
The Future is Open Source: International Business Student Alessia Gozi
Entrepreneurship with a Social Cause: International Business Student Peter Ogden