The Global Entrepreneurship Exchange Workshops (GE2)

The Global Entrepreneurship Exchange (GE2) Workshop provides entrepreneurship education with a unique global experience, and applies concepts to the real world. The workshop is designed to explore the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation in today's global economy, and to cultivate an entrepreneurial mind-set. As part of this, students work in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural teams to develop ideas into vetted business concepts. Standard business model frameworks are used to explore problem-solving techniques, opportunity identification, business concept development, and venture planning. The goal is for students to bring ideas from concept to reality.

The workshop consists of specific entrepreneurship concept discussion, exercises, guest entrepreneurs, mentoring, and working on a real life project. It culminates in a pitch competition.

Entrepreneurship and innovation can take many forms. Whether you find yourself evaluating a new business idea, considering possible growth opportunities, or pursuing innovation as part of a large corporation, the concepts and active learning leveraged at the GE2 Workshop will expand your skill set for multiple applications in a fast-changing world.

2026 Global Entrepreneurship Exchange Workshop

Dates: July 12 – 24, 2026
Location: University of Massachusetts Lowell
Early Bird Discount: Submit a 2026 GE2 Workshop application and $500 deposit by March 31, 2026 to receive the discounted $2,500 rate.
Starting April 1: $2,750 with $500 deposit due by April 30, 2026; Full balance due by June 1, 2026.

Workshop fee includes two-week workshop, housing for 14 nights (check-in July 11, check-out July 25) in UMass Lowell dormitory, breakfast, dinner, and special events including Welcome night and Workshop Certificate Ceremony. Airfare, Visa fees, and airport transportation are not included.

2026 GE2 Workshop application

The GE2 Workshop is a two-week immersive global entrepreneurship program that brings together participants from around the world to explore innovation, venture creation, and global entrepreneurship. Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, the workshop emphasizes experiential learning, cross-cultural collaboration, and practical skill development.

Participants work in diverse, international teams to identify opportunities, develop business ideas, and address real-world challenges. The program covers core topics such as opportunity recognition, business model development, market validation, funding strategies, and effective pitching. Learning activities include interactive sessions, case studies, team-based projects, and a company visit that provides exposure to entrepreneurship in practice.

The workshop culminates in a Business Model Competition. Over the course of the workshop, attendees develop applied entrepreneurial skills, gain experience working in culturally diverse teams, and expand their academic and professional networks in a global context.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Develop and refine a business idea through hands-on, team-based activities
  • Apply core entrepreneurship skills, including opportunity recognition, idea development, and pitching
  • Collaborate effectively with students from different countries and cultural backgrounds
  • Strengthen confidence in teamwork, communication, and professional presentations
  • Analyze entrepreneurship and innovation from a global perspective
  • Expand academic, professional and peer networks through international collaboration

Qualified participants will earn a Certificate of Completion.