Student Enterprises in Electrical Engineering of UBE: Innovative Solutions to Energy Problems in Ecuador

Abstract

This study analyzes the entrepreneurial proposals developed by students from the PE-IEPE01 parallel course in Electrical Engineering at the Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador (UBE), evaluating five fundamental dimensions: problem identification (20%), proposed solution (15%), innovation (20%), triple impact (20%), and feasibility (15%), along with clarity and time management (10%). The research was conducted with a population of 54 students (53 men and 1 woman), who developed projects focused on innovative energy solutions. A mixed-methods approach was employed, using specific evaluation rubrics. The overall results show that 75% of the projects effectively identified significant problems, with 68% presenting viable solutions. Feasibility was supported by functional business models and financial analysis.