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Entrepreneurship Exchange
Build dynamic skills in entrepreneurship and drive local change through civic engagement.
About the Program
The Entrepreneurship Exchange program brings together students from Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and the U.S., in small teams to identify market opportunities and develop business concepts that address real-world needs.
Open to students from all majors, this virtual certificate program provides practical experience in civic-minded entrepreneurship. Over eight weeks, participants will collaborate across borders to identify a challenge from one of their countries and design an innovative business solution.
Program dates:
- Cohort 1: September 22–November 21 (FULL)
- Cohort 2: January 20 to March 20, 2026 (SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!)
- Cohort 3: May 4-June 26, 2026 (SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!)
Pitch competition:
The program culminates in a video pitch competition. After all three cohorts are complete, winning teams will join four live sessions with University of Michigan Professor Eric Fretz, who is known for his energetic, hands-on approach to entrepreneurship and student development. They will also receive a personalized coaching package consisting of 4 virtual sessions with international coach Victoria Hädler.
Participating Universities & Institutions
The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
U.S.A
The University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, Michigan
U.S.A
The University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, Michigan
U.S.A
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
U.S.A
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan
U.S.A
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
U.S.A
Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane
Ifrane, Morocco
American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
Benghazi Youth for Technology & Entrepreneurship
Benghazi, Libya
Learn Vital Entrepreneurship Skills
During the eight-week program, you’ll collaborate in a team, work together to complete team assignments and learn to develop innovative business solutions. The program culminates in an exciting pitch competition.
