RWTH Aachen and Santander: Three -year funding for social innovation

RWTH Aachen and Santander: Three -year funding for social innovation

The RWTH Aachen and Santander Consumer Bank AG are in a further cooperation that is of great importance not only for young talents who are students at the university, but also for the entire Aachen region. By extending the support agreement as part of the social entrepreneurship program (SEP), great importance is still placed on social innovation.

What is the social entrepreneurship program?

The SEP of the RWTH, which was launched in 2020, aims to support student ideas and projects that deal with social challenges. Thus, the program not only creates new initiatives for committed students who deal with social issues, but also makes a valuable contribution to the community.

The key players of the cooperation

RWTH-Rector Professor Ulrich Rüdiger and Fernando Silva, member of the board of Santander Bank, were present at the signing of the extension. Professor Rüdiger emphasizes the importance of such networks: "This cooperation with a reliable partner creates the necessary prerequisites for targeted support and sustainable success." This statement illustrates the high priority of such partnerships for academic and social development.

Why is the extension important?

The continuation of the collaboration shows that companies like Santander are willing to invest in the future of young people. Fernando Silva emphasizes: "We look forward to continuing to promote innovative projects that offer real social benefits." This illustrates the commitment of Santander for social responsibility and the support of the next generation of managers.

The vision of RWTH and Santander

The common vision of these two institutions is based on the promotion of talents and the use of technologies for non -profit purposes. With regard to sustainable development, Rector Rüdiger emphasizes that it is great recognition to "create something of your own knowledge for the benefit of society". This should give prospective entrepreneurs the opportunity to realize their creative ideas in the form of social start-ups.

further support from Santander

In addition to the SEP, Santander is also involved in promoting ten Germany scholarships at RWTH. These scholarships help to support the students financially and increase their career opportunities. This not only promotes the individual development of the students, but also an important contribution to education in Germany.

With the extension of the cooperation between RWTH Aachen and Santander, the basis for numerous innovative and socially oriented projects is laid that benefit both the students and the region. This initiative shows how important the connection between educational institutions and industry is for positive social development.

- Nag