Entrepreneurship Exchange

Build dynamic skills in entrepreneurship and drive local change through civic engagement.

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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.

Through this virtual certificate program, participants will gain practical experience in civic-minded entrepreneurship, working together over eight weeks to identify a challenge from one of their countries and develop a business solution to the issue.

Program dates:

  • Cohort 1: Mid-September to mid-November
  • Cohort 2: Mid-January to mid-March 2026
  • Cohort 3:  mid-April to mid-June 2026

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 Lecturer Eric Fretz, who is known for his energetic, hands-on approach to entrepreneurship and student development.

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Participating Universities & Institutions

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The University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan
U.S.A

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The University of Michigan

Dearborn, Michigan
U.S.A

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Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
U.S.A

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Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
U.S.A

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Michigan State University

Lansing, Michigan
U.S.A

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American University in Cairo

Cairo, Egypt

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Benghazi Youth for Technology & Entrepreneurship

Benghazi, Libya

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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.

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