William Davidson Institute Entrepreneurship Exchange Programme

📖 About the Programme

The Entrepreneurship Exchange Programme brings together students from Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and the United States in small teams to identify market opportunities and develop business concepts that address real-world needs.

Key Details:

• Date Published: August 07, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 02, 2025
• Eligible Locations:
  • Egypt
  • Libya
  • Morocco
  • United States
• Program Dates:
  • Cohort 1: September 22–November 21, 2025
  • Cohort 2: Mid-January to mid-March 2026
  • Cohort 3: Mid-April to mid-June 2026

🏆 Benefits

Participants in this virtual certificate program will:

• Gain practical experience in civic-minded entrepreneurship.
• Work collaboratively over eight weeks to identify a challenge from one of their countries and develop a business solution.
• Compete in a video pitch competition at the end of the program.

Additional Benefits for Winning Teams:

• Participate in four live sessions with University of Michigan Lecturer Eric Fretz, known for his energetic and hands-on approach to entrepreneurship.
• Receive a personalized coaching package consisting of four virtual sessions with international coach Victoria Hädler.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The application is open to undergraduate students from the following institutions:

• Libya
• Morocco – Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane
• United States:
  • University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint campuses)
  • Wayne State University
  • Michigan State University
  • Eastern Michigan University

📝 Application Process

1. Visit the official application portal to learn more.
2. Apply directly via the application form.

📅 Application Deadline

September 02, 2025

🌍 About the Organizing Institution

The program is hosted by the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan, a leader in fostering entrepreneurship and student development.

For more information, visit the William Davidson Institute Entrepreneurship Exchange Programme website.

• Gain practical experience in civic-minded entrepreneurship.
• Work together over eight weeks to identify a challenge from one of their countries and develop a business solution to the issue.