This is what the state Secretariat of Economy ensures, which, in coordination with the Secretariat of Education of Guanajuato, launched the call 'Leaders who Undertake', a strategy that seeks to turn student ideas into real productive projects. The program is part of 'My Business Forward' and is aimed at upper-level students in public institutions who want to make the leap from the classroom to the market, with projects focused on innovation, self-employment, and value generation. What you can win The call contemplates the selection of 60 projects at the state level, whose teams will receive support of up to 30,000 pesos in machinery, furniture, or productive tools. Beyond the amount, the differential lies in the accompaniment. In a state that positions itself as an industrial power, the challenge is not only to attract investment but also to generate new economic units from below, from the youth. Programs like this try to close that gap: moving from students with ideas to entrepreneurs with real tools. The selected will have access to training and advice to consolidate their ideas, in a context where entrepreneurship becomes a real alternative in the face of a labor market with high informality. In Guanajuato, more than half of the employed population works in informal conditions, making structured self-employment an increasingly relevant alternative. Who can participate The call is open to undergraduate or Higher Technical University students from public schools in the state who meet basic criteria: having at least 50% of their credits, forming teams, and presenting a viable project. In addition, they must accredit the 'Innovative Youth' course and complete their registration before March 31, 2026. The background: forming employment from the classrooms The movement is no small thing. In Guanajuato, starting a business from university is no longer just a talk.
