RWTH Aachen and Santander extend cooperation for social innovations

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The RWTH Aachen and Santander Consumer Bank AG recently extended their cooperation as part of the Social Entrepreneurship Program (SEP). This cooperation, which originally started in 2019, aims to support student initiatives in the field of social innovation. The extension of another three years was solemnly signed by Professor Ulrich Rüdiger, Rector of RWTH, and Fernando Silva, board member of Santander.

a strong network for innovation

The RWTH Aachen follows a clear strategy with this partnership: strong networks are intended to advance the development of students and research initiatives. Professor Rüdiger emphasized the importance of cooperation and explained that she will create the necessary prerequisites for targeted support and sustainable success. By working with Santander, the students receive a valuable platform to realize their ideas and tackle social problems.

support of social start-ups

As part of the extended SEP, various projects that are created in the vicinity of the Collective Incubator of RWTH are now funded by Santander. These initiatives will use technologies from the university and aim to simplify and apply them for non -profit purposes. Fernando Silva sees the continuation of the partnership as an opportunity to encourage young people to put creative ideas into practice. The promotion of innovative projects that create real social benefits is the focus of the collaboration.

social responsibility and education

The initiative is part of Santander's wider commitment to social responsibility. By promoting education and entrepreneurial initiative, the company is committed to making a positive change in society. In addition to the SEP, ten Germany scholarships will continue to be awarded to RWTH to promote talent and to support their integration into the professional world. This commitment shows how important the connection between education and social entrepreneurship is for the future.

outlook for the coming years

The vision of RWTH and Santander is to develop sustainable social start-ups and promote the talents of the students. Rector Rüdiger emphasized the importance of personal responsibility and the commitment of the students who work to bring about a positive change in the world. The planned projects under the SEP will enable students to make a valuable contribution to society through their innovative approaches.

Overall, the extension of the cooperation between RWTH Aachen and Santander shows how important it is to bundle economic, social and academic resources in order to promote positive development in society. This partnership -based cooperation is a significant step towards future -oriented education and innovation.

- Nag