2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/229606We suggest the use of a nonlinear sigma model as the source which supports an emergent universe. The two-component nonlinear sigma model is considered as the simplest model containing inflaton and auxiliary chiral fields.10 pages, To appear in Class. Quantum. GravGeneral Relativity and Quantum Cosmologytext