๐ A glossary of key terms
๐ Description:
This glossary presents the essential terms and concepts introduced in Unit 8: Entrepreneurship in Academia. It is designed to help you understand the vocabulary related to university-based entrepreneurship, including institutional programs (CATI, BLUE), national frameworks (Decision 1275), and startup-related processes within higher education.
๐ Use this glossary to:
Strengthen your understanding of academic entrepreneurship
Prepare for quizzes and assignments
Clarify key concepts used in discussions, videos, and readings
๐ง You are encouraged to refer to this glossary throughout the unit and suggest new entries via the course forum.
Browse the glossary using this index
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Academic Entrepreneurship.The process by which students, researchers, or staff transform knowledge and ideas developed in university settings into viable business ventures. | |
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BLUE SpacesUniversity innovation hubs offering coworking, mentoring, and prototyping spaces to support student entrepreneurship (BLUE = Business, Learning, University, Entrepreneurship). | |
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CATI (Centre dโAppui ร la Technologie et ร lโInnovation)University-based innovation and support centers that provide incubation, training, and mentoring for student and academic startups. | |
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Decision 1275A national Algerian framework that enables students to replace their graduation theses with startup projects, promoting a universityโstartup ecosystem. | |
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Entrepreneurial CultureA mindset within educational or institutional environments that values creativity, innovation, autonomy, and risk-taking. | |
Entrepreneurial UniversityA university that integrates entrepreneurship into its educational and research missions by fostering innovation, startup creation, and external partnerships. | |
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Final-Year Project (PFE)In the context of Decision 1275, it may be replaced by a validated startup project developed by the student during the academic year. | |
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IncubatorA structure that supports early-stage startups by providing resources such as space, mentorship, training, and access to funding networks. | |
InnovationThe transformation of original ideas into valuable products, services, or processes that solve real-world problems or create new markets. | |
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MentorshipA relationship in which experienced individuals guide and support entrepreneurs or students through advice, feedback, and strategic insights. | |