Applications Invited for the Climate Entrepreneurship Exchange

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About the Organization

Climate Entrepreneurship Exchange is implemented by the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan and is supported by the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (JCSVEI). JCSVEI is a U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs program administered by the Aspen Institute.

The William Davidson Institute offers virtual exchanges that help build workplace skills, create international linkages, and promote economic growth in low- and middle-income countries. From virtual exchange programs and courses, WDI’s Education team has connected thousands of students from multiple countries — in areas like team building and entrepreneurship to professional training programs. We use virtual methods to support learners build cross-cultural, entrepreneurial and leadership skill sets for the future.

About the Fellowship

Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, and business plays a crucial role in tackling it. Explore how creative solutions and business strategies can drive real change and see how you can be a leader in this effort. The Climate Entrepreneurship Exchange is your opportunity to connect with fellow students in Michigan and the North Africa region, build the business skills to create a climate startup and generate confidence to make an investment pitch.

Beginning in February 2025, the virtual exchange will assemble students in small teams to identify a climate-related issue and create a business concept to address it.

This eight-week online certificate program will connect 1,100 undergrads across Michigan, Egypt, Libya, and Morocco. It provides an in-depth exploration of climate change, highlighting its urgency and the entrepreneurial opportunities it presents.

The program will run four times:

• Cohort 1 – mid-February – mid-April 2025
• Cohort 2 – mid-September – mid-November 2025
• Cohort 3 – mid-January – mid-March 2026
• Cohort 4 – mid-April – mid-June 2026

During the eight-week program, you’ll collaborate in a cross-cultural team, work together to complete team assignments and learn to develop innovative climate business solutions. The program culminates in an exciting pitch competition.

Members of the top two winning teams from North Africa will travel to Michigan for a weeklong immersion in the U.S. entrepreneurial ecosystem, while Michigan-based winners will embark on an unforgettable journey to Morocco, learning from regional entrepreneurship experts and exploring local culture.

How to Apply

Apply by January 10, 2025 for cohort 1 (starts February 10).

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