Event : 16- 17 December 2025
In line with its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurial skills among students, Code212 of Ibn Tofail University, in collaboration with C.School of Cluj, organized a two-day workshop entitled “Introduction to Design Thinking for Wanna-be Entrepreneurs” on December 16 and 17, 2025, at Code212, Ibn Tofail University – Kenitra. The workshop targeted aspiring student entrepreneurs eager to transform ideas into impactful business solutions.
The workshop was led by Paula Beudean, CEO and founder of C.School for Creative Acts in Cluj, Romania, who brought her extensive expertise in creative confidence, entrepreneurship, and human-centered design to the Ibn Tofail University community. Through a hands-on and interactive approach, participants explored the fundamentals of design thinking, focusing on idea generation, creative problem-solving, empathy-driven innovation, and experimentation. The sessions encouraged students to think boldly, collaborate effectively, and design solutions that respond to real-world challenges.
This initiative reflects the strong spirit of international academic exchange between Romania and Morocco and highlights Ibn Tofail University’s strategic vision to equip students with future-ready skills in entrepreneurship, innovation, and startups. By bridging theory and practice, the workshop offered participants practical tools to build businesses from ideas to impact. At the end of the program, participants received certificates of participation, marking an important step in their entrepreneurial journey and reinforcing the university’s role as a catalyst for innovation and creative learning.
This workshop directly contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Quality Education, by promoting experiential, skills-based learning and innovative pedagogical approaches that enhance students’ creative and entrepreneurial capacities. It also supports Decent Work and Economic Growth by equipping aspiring entrepreneurs with practical tools to develop startups, foster employability, and create sustainable economic opportunities. Furthermore, the international collaboration between Ibn Tofail University and C.School of Cluj advances Partnerships for the Goals by strengthening cross-border academic exchange and knowledge sharing in entrepreneurship and innovation.
