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.
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. 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, Michigan
U.S.A
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
U.S.A
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan
U.S.A
Michigan State University
Lansing, Michigan
U.S.A
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.
