CICAE Entrepreneurship Club
A total of four students from the Vocational Training Cycle of Higher Degree in Administration and Finance de Lope de Vega International School They have achieved significant academic recognition by becoming finalists in the Entrepreneurship Club of CICAEIn this innovative competition, they presented a groundbreaking technological project that stood out among hundreds of proposals nationwide.
This year's competition attracted 188 teams from schools across Spain. After a rigorous selection process, only 15 teams advanced to the final round, highlighting the high level of competition and the quality of the submitted projects. Among these finalists are students from Lope de Vega International School, a significant achievement for the entire school community.
Fresh Guard, a project that connects supermarkets with families in need
The project developed by these students, "Fresh Guard," is an application created using artificial intelligence that allows for efficient inventory control in supermarkets. Fresh Guard connects supermarkets with families in need, aiming to utilize food nearing its expiration date and deliver it to those who need it most.
This technological tool's main objective is to optimize food management and reduce waste, thus contributing directly to the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those related to fighting poverty and reducing food losses.
“Fresh Guard” has been designed to be intuitive and easy to use for supermarkets. Through this platform, stores in the same area can share their inventory in real time, allowing for more efficient management of available products. This way, when a supermarket detects surplus stock or products nearing their expiration date, this information is automatically updated in the system.
The company operates in a very simple way, as it has a system that controls new orders, products that are about to expire, and the arrival of new stock.
Subsequently, the application is responsible for accounting, organizing and managing these resources for their possible distribution to collaborating non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Thanks to this process, food in good condition is made available to people in vulnerable situations, preventing waste and fostering a collaborative network between businesses and social organizations. Fresh Guard turns a problem into a solution; food that would have been thrown away is transformed into real help for families who request it.
During the project, the students focused on programming and creating the application from scratch, as well as working on its structural design, defining its functionalities, and planning its practical implementation. They also made a significant effort in preparing a professional presentation of the project, which they used to defend their proposal to the other participants at the school.
An entrepreneurial and innovative project
This process has allowed them to acquire and strengthen key skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking, and oral communication. They have also been able to practically apply the knowledge gained during their training in the Administration and Finance program, integrating technology, business management, and social responsibility.
Participation in these types of initiatives is a very enriching experience for students, as it brings them closer to the real world of innovation and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, it fosters the development of projects with social impact, capable of providing solutions to current problems such as food waste and inequality.
Ultimately, the recognition these four students have received reflects not only their effort and dedication, but also the school's commitment to values education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Their project is a clear example of how technology can be used as a tool to generate a positive impact on society.
