Deadline: January 10, 2025
The Climate Entrepreneurship Exchange program is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students passionate about addressing climate change through entrepreneurial solutions. This online certificate program focuses on building essential skills in climate entrepreneurship and equips participants to tackle climate challenges with innovative business strategies.
Key Highlights
- Engage with students from Michigan (USA), Egypt, Libya, and Morocco.
- Work in teams to identify climate-related problems and create business solutions.
- Participate in a pitch competition, with top teams earning international study trips.
- Earn an online certificate in climate entrepreneurship upon completion.
Program Structure
The program consists of four cohorts spanning two years:
- 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
Participating Universities & Institutions
- USA:
- University of Michigan (Ann Arbor and Dearborn)
- Wayne State University, Detroit
- Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti
- Michigan State University, Lansing
- North Africa:
- American University in Cairo, Egypt
- ESCA School of Management, Casablanca, Morocco
- Benghazi Youth for Technology & Entrepreneurship, Libya
Compete for an International Study Trip
The program concludes with a pitch competition. Winning teams will have the chance to participate in an international study trip:
- North African Winners: Travel to Michigan, USA, to explore the U.S. entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Michigan Winners: Travel to Morocco for an immersive experience with local entrepreneurship experts and cultural exploration.
Why Join?
- Develop practical climate entrepreneurship skills.
- Collaborate with international peers.
- Compete for a study trip to Michigan or Morocco.
- Earn a globally recognized certificate in climate entrepreneurship.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline (Cohort 1): January 10, 2025
- Cohort 1 Start Date: February 10, 2025
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