Sustainability Secretariat

UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE NUEVO LEÓN

SECRETARÍA DE SUSTENTABILIDAD 

Innovation and entrepreneurship program

Emprendedores 2022

The Tiger Tank innovation program at the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL) is an exciting initiative that promotes creativity and entrepreneurship among its students. Inspired by the famous television series “Shark Tank,” this event brings together brilliant minds from the university community who compete to present their innovative ideas to a panel of expert judges. Tiger Tank fosters a culture of innovation, giving participants the opportunity to receive valuable feedback and resources to take their projects to the next level. In addition, it promotes collaboration and entrepreneurship, contributing to the economic and social growth of the region.

Tiger Tank 2022

Project: PLACE AND PEACE MEXICO
Unit: Faculty of Civil Engineering – Communication Sciences
Problem/solution: the project links all those foreigners who wish to change residence to live their retirement in Mexico, it solves health, housing, security, food and entertainment problems.
This helps local people, who have the possibility of increasing their market internationally, and promotes the growth of the place that is selected as suitable for foreign retirement. It promotes a relaxed life without so many worries to live, whether for periods of three to six months or years.

Project: SOLAGUA
Unit: Faculty of Civil Engineering

Problem/solution: contemplates the design and construction of a semi-pilot scale photocatalytic reactor with compound parabolic collectors (CPC) to complement the physicochemical and biological processes of a treatment plant, achieving the degradation of emerging contaminants that, through conventional processes , are not possible to delete.

Project: EVA PERIODS
Unit: Faculty of Physics and Mathematics Sciences

Problem/solution: products such as the eva menstrual cup and eva menstruation panties, which with their 1 to 1 impact model, will revolutionize the way menstruation helps. In addition to the first reusable tampon applicator, reducing the environmental impact of this project.

Project: AGACEL
Unit: Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Problem/solution: Through advanced processes and nanotechnology, we convert spent barley grain (BSG) into various food supplements. Our process reduces the drying time of spent grain from the brewery (only 4 hours), obtaining special flour with all the elements separately such as starch-fiber-protein, maltose and husk.

The CREALTII program of the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL) is an innovative initiative that promotes research, creativity and technology transfer in the university community. Through CREALTII, collaboration between teachers, students and companies is encouraged, allowing the development of multidisciplinary projects that address contemporary challenges.

This program promotes the training of highly trained professionals and contributes to scientific and technological advancement in Mexico. CREALTII offers resources, training and technical support, facilitating the creation of effective solutions for complex problems. The UANL thus demonstrates its commitment to academic excellence and the generation of knowledge that benefits society.

CREALTII 2022

Project: Printek
Unit: Faculty of Civil Engineering.
Description: a technology that can be implemented in construction using Portland cement-based mixtures is 3D printing, with a series of potential advantages such as: reduction in raw material consumption, less waste of materials during construction, reduction of production times and with constant efficiency, as well as a lower demand for labor, which make it not only viable, but also sustainable.

Project: Social Connection Center
Unit: Faculty of Social Work and Human Development
Description: formalization of the Linkage Unit of the Faculty of Social Work and Human Development, Generation of Research, Programs and Projects that promote social well-being. Project aimed at Public and Private Institutions.

Project: Lovali
Unit: Faculty of Public Accounting and Administration.
Description: generate a program that provides the necessary skills and tools so that those people who live in marginal sectors can become self-employed by offering their services and products manufactured by themselves. The above, through a link with the private sector and with support from the government.

Project: Community Center for Social Innovation
Unit: Faculty of Social Work and Human Development. Description: the objective of the center is to strategically and jointly manage social processes and the management of advocacy resources in the communities, through the collective participation of the network of allies.

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