Applications are now open for the 2026 William Davidson Institute Entrepreneurship Exchange Programme. 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.

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.

Method of Application

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Application Deadline: December 15, 2025.