A breeding ground that fosters innovation

By: Alejandro García Suárez – Advisory Office of Communications

Through research groups, students find spaces to develop innovative projects that combine knowledge, creativity, and technology with social impact. According to Luis Carlos Garzón Bedoya, Knowledge and Learning Manager for the Systems and Computer Engineering program at the Fusagasugá campus, the program has four active research groups. One of them, Development Date, It has become a fundamental space for strengthening skills in software development with databases and expanding training in applied research.

In recent years, the research group has led projects that demonstrate a commitment to technological innovation, such as the development of software for calculating radio links, a mobile application for functional assessment in older adults (Senex), an experimental data dictionary module and a proposed academic database management system.

Currently, the students are working on the development of EVA+, a mobile application that integrates the protocol Senior Fitness Test (SFT) This tool is designed to assess the functional status of older adults. It aims to facilitate the work of healthcare professionals and improve geriatric care through the digitization and precision of the evaluation process.

“The impact of this project is very significant, as it offers a digital tool that improves the efficiency and continuity of functional assessment, allowing for timely clinical decisions and strengthening the quality of life in old age,” explained Garzón Bedoya.

In addition to EVA+, The incubator is promoting three new projects focused on Artificial Intelligence, gamification, and digital tourism. One of them aims to support young swimmers with a smart tool to perfect their movements; another, to facilitate the teaching of relational database design; and a third, to develop a platform to promote tourism in Pasca, Cundinamarca.

The seedbed also leads the Programming Club, This initiative brings together more than 60 students passionate about software development. “On October 30th, we will hold the program’s first Hackathon, an experience that aims to motivate students and strengthen collaborative learning,” stated the Knowledge Manager.

Cristian Ramírez, one of the members, highlighted that the research group is “a very rewarding experience because it allows us to teach, share, and create innovative projects with other students. We learn by doing and help newcomers grow in this field.”.

For his part, Samuel Segura noted that “it has been very satisfying to be able to teach classes and participate in hackathons, supporting both new and advanced students in logic and programming.”.

Finally, Alisson García, leader of the research group, stated that this experience “has been an opportunity to strengthen teamwork, planning, and problem-solving. Furthermore, it has motivated us to propose new initiatives that promote innovation from within the university.”.

The seedbed Development Date It reflects the commitment of the University of Cundinamarca to comprehensive education and the promotion of applied research, consolidating its students as true protagonists of technological and social transformation in the territory.

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