A Study on the Progressive Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent Education Model of “Golden Ideas–Competitions–Practical Training–Entrepreneurship” Based on the OBE Philosophy

Abstract

With the accelerating pace of industrial transformation and upgrading, employers are increasingly emphasizing innovative thinking and hands-on capabilities, while the limitations of traditional innovation and entrepreneurship education models have become progressively evident. Grounded in the philosophy of Outcome-Based Education (OBE), this study examines a progressive talent cultivation pathway structured as “Golden Ideas–Competitions–Practical Training–Entrepreneurship,” encompassing idea incubation, competition engagement, scenario-based practical training, and independent entrepreneurship. Based on the operational realities of higher education institutions, the study identifies key challenges in innovation and entrepreneurship practices, including curriculum design, competition organization, training implementation, and entrepreneurial support. It further explores the integration of the OBE philosophy with a staged cultivation model and proposes actionable optimization strategies. By embedding outcome-oriented thinking throughout the entire innovation and entrepreneurship process, a coherent pathway is established from idea generation to project implementation and operation, thereby overcoming the longstanding issues of fragmented instruction and an overemphasis on form over effectiveness. The findings contribute to refining institutional innovation and entrepreneurship education systems, effectively enhancing students’ comprehensive innovative competencies, improving the survival rate of entrepreneurial projects, and providing practical references for peer institutions.