Research on Enhancing Innovation and Entrepreneurship Capabilities of Finance and Economics Students Based on Dual-Innovation Mentors and Disciplinary Competitions

This study focuses on finance and economics university students, exploring the dual-drive mechanism of “dual-innovation mentors” and “disciplinary competitions” to identify pathways for enhancing students’ innovation and entrepreneurship capabilities. Through theoretical analysis and empirical research, combined with domestic and international models of innovation and entrepreneurship education, the study highlights the pivotal role of dual-innovation mentors in resource integration and project incubation, as well as the catalytic effect of disciplinary competitions in fostering practical skills. Findings reveal that the synergistic interaction of these two elements significantly improves students’ innovative thinking, teamwork, and business acumen. However, challenges such as inadequate mentor incentive mechanisms and disconnects between competitions and curricula remain. To address these, the study proposes a tripartite optimization framework integrating “dual-innovation mentors, competition platforms, and capability evaluation,” offering theoretical and practical insights for reforming innovation and entrepreneurship education in higher education institutions.