Undergrads, educators: Registration for the third & final cohort of the Entrepreneurship Exchange is open! We've been talking to students who have completed this free, 8-week opportunity. Check out their takes on our blog & register: https://bit.ly/3MJ5eBw #virtualexchange

"Value addition" for critical minerals sounds great in theory. In practice? It's full of trade-offs. Our report examines how Chile, Ghana, Indonesia & the Philippines are navigating the dilemmas of turning lithium and nickel into economic opportunity. 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZS4sW9

Couldn't join us live? The recording is now available! 🎥 Check out Thursday's discussion, "Reimagining the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in East Africa, featuring WDI colleagues and our partners at International Trade Centre. Watch: https://bit.ly/4t6ma5h

Gooru's "GPS for learning" serves millions from U.S. schools to the DOD to learners across continents. After 12 yrs & $35M+ in grants, the central question remains: nonprofit or pivot? Check out our case of the month from WDI Publishing :https://bit.ly/49RHDpW

📚 TOMORROW at 10 AM EST! Don't miss our final webinar for the 2026 Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets Global Case Writing Competition. Learn how to bring your case study to life in the classroom. Register now: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cpkp0hb_SF2pJaBXS3QU1w#/registration

We're seeking a Director of Health to lead and grow WDI’s health and climate-health portfolios to advance equitable access to quality health care and climate-health solutions across emerging markets. https://bit.ly/4b0CCxG

💡🌍 Incubators and accelerators are vital to Africa’s innovation pipeline—but many face challenges reaching financial sustainability and building investable companies. Join our us as we detail our latest research. 👉 Register : https://bit.ly/48M3nV4

🚀 Final webinar for the 2026 Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets Global Case Writing Competition! Topics: ✓ Writing measurable learning objectives ✓ Essential pedagogy details ✓ Discussion questions as instructor roadmaps Register: https://bit.ly/4blpm6H

💡🌍 Incubators and accelerators are vital to Africa’s innovation pipeline—but many face challenges reaching financial sustainability and building investable companies. Let’s reimagine the future of entrepreneurship support together. 👉 Register: https://bit.ly/48M3nV4

This holiday season, we’re grateful for the partners and collaborators who make our work possible. Together, we’re turning ideas into impact across emerging markets. Happy Holidays from the William Davidson Institute. #HappyHolidays #SeasonsGreetings #Grateful

📰 Our final newsletter of 2025 is out! 💡 Turning lab ideas into market solutions 🚁 Scaling drone healthcare in Africa 🌍 Students investing in impact startups 🎓 Entrepreneurship Exchange kicks off ⚡ Case: Schneider Electric & decarbonization 🔗 https://bit.ly/3XXjCZd

Can a global company balance ambitious climate goals with business performance? A new #casestudy from WDI Publishing explores how Schneider Electric sought to scale its flagship supply chain #decarbonization initiative, The Zero Carbon Project. 👉 https://bit.ly/4rZcx85

A student perspective on the Entrepreneurship Exchange: "Entrepreneurship suddenly feels less like a distant concept and more like a skillset I can continue building." Undergrads and educators, learn more and find out how to participate! https://bit.ly/4iPlahk

Breakthrough ideas are being born in labs every day, but too many never make it past the campus gates. In Mexico, a growing coalition is rewriting that story to turn academic innovation into real-world impact.💡 🔋 ⚡ https://bit.ly/3MErDj7

From creative recycling models to innovations improving women’s mobility, undergrads in the Entrepreneurship Exchange are thinking big, while thinking local. Amy Gillett, WDI VP Education on how students are building relationships and businesses: https://bit.ly/4pORLGq

Ready to turn real-world entrepreneurial stories into publishable teaching cases? Join our free webinar, “How to Write a Case Study: Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets,” at 10 am (ET) Dec. 11! Register to learn about 2026 Competition https://bit.ly/49VoKUL

Graduate students at Michigan Ross are gaining hands-on experience in global venture finance through the International Investment Fund—supported by WDI. Together, they're investing in startups driving impact across Africa and India. #frontierfinance https://bit.ly/4pL8ydq

🚨 Launch Alert! WDI Publishing + Zell Lurie Institute @umich.edu kick off the "Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets: 2026 Case Writing Competition." Submit an original case on entrepreneurship for a chance to win, get published, and inspire future leaders! wdi.umich.edu/entrepreneur...

Our latest e-newsletter is live! Inside: 🧭 Why WDI’s refreshed brand reflects the future ⚡ Partnering with ADB & U-M on e-mobility 🚀 New report on strengthening accelerators 🌍 NextBillion turns 20 💼 2026 Case Competition https://bit.ly/3LTbBl1

“This strategy reflects the world we see emerging — and the one we want to help shape and sustain. It’s a signal that WDI is doubling down on what we do best: turning ideas into action and optimism into opportunity.” WDI CEO Wendy Taylor wdi.umich.edu/from-contrac...

Thrilled to announce The University of Michigan, led by School for the Environment and Sustainability, WDI, and the Asian Development Bank have established a partnership to strengthen collaboration on sustainable development initiatives across Asia and the Pacific. wdi.umich.edu/news/asian-d...

A critical topic at a critical time! Our colleagues on the WDI Energy & E-mobility team join fellow experts to discuss “Navigating the critical minerals opportunity: Global Lessons for increasing local economic value” at Africa E-mobility Week #AEW2025. Details 👉 lnkd.in/dBFUwwQr

Proud to be a Content Affiliate for the upcoming #NorthCapitalForum 2025, in Mexico City. On Oct. 6, WDI Senior Director Diana Paez will moderate a session on the investments the region needs to compete and grow across #cleanenergy 🔗 www.northcapitalforum.com/ncf25 #NCF25

Our latest newsletter is here! Highlights: - New partnership with Adaptive Change Advisors - Join us Oct 1 for journalist Bill Spindle - Youth #leadership with LEAP Africa - Smarter #data, stronger #ecosystems - Rethinking fast fashion 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nwGOId

#EVs vehicles present both an opportunity and a dilemma for well-established automakers like General Motors. In the Case of the Month from #WDIPublishing authors plug into GM’s 2021 declaration to sell only zero-emission cars & light trucks by 2035. Learn more: bit.ly/3V2JUaU

Michigan Undergrads! This is your final call to apply for cohort 1 (of 3) of our inaugural Entrepreneurship Exchange program! This free global entrepreneurship training experience is your virtual ticket to connecting w/ students from Egypt, Libya, Morocco. entrepreneurship-exchange.org

Building Smarter Data Practices in Entrepreneurship Support Ecosystems: How Entrepreneurs, Investors and Other Stakeholders Can Drive Systemic Change nextbillion.net/building-sma... @wdavidsoninst.bsky.social #entrepreneurship #data #SocialEnterprise #ImpactInvesting #SocialImpact

From leadership milestones to climate tech maps, WDI’s Aug newsletter is packed with global insights. 🚀 Student entrepreneurs unite across continents ⚡ Bridging Africa’s data divide 💡 AI & sustainability at Microsoft Read more → mailchi.mp/umich/back-t...

We’re thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership with Adaptive Change Advisors to co-develop programs and platforms that empower leaders to innovate & drive transformation in emerging markets. Together, we’re bridging persistent gaps in the innovation ecosystem. wdi.umich.edu/news/wdi-par...

The time for climate-related mitigation and adaptation is now, and climate tech is a critical tool to address these issues. Mapping the climate tech landscape is a first step—and WDI has recently completed a Climate Tech Ecosystem report on Chihuahua, Mexico. bit.ly/45uQqgp

The #Philippines is transitioning to #EVs to cut fossil fuel imports, improve air quality & unlock economic opportunity. Our new report with ADB_HQ & Apl.de.Ap Foundation explores policy, market, & workforce trends to support this shift. bit.ly/40DMLu2

Our Energy & Mobility team is unveiling new research developed for the Asian Development Bank. "Accelerating Innovation in Transport – E-mobility in the Philippines" assesses the electric vehicle market, analyzes the current policy framework and key workforce needs. bit.ly/4liqRoj

We’re hiring an Exec Assistant to the CEO & Student Engagement Liaison. Support leadership, engage with @michiganross.bsky.social students, and enjoy hybrid work + health & retirement benefits. Apply today: bit.ly/45PfsHZ #hiring #jobs

Last week's deep dive discussions for the #glocal2025 conference yielded some incredible insights, new ways of thinking and novel approaches to yielding impact. We've put all four into this handy playlist, truly made these sessions worth your time. wdi.umich.edu/news/wdi-hos...

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Mini-MBA — our flagship collaboration with ‪the Stockholm School of Economics‬ in Riga. Launched in 2005, the certificate program equips professionals with a cross-functional understanding of business through a global lens. Heres to 2 great decades & more!

📬 In WDI’s May newsletter: 🌍 Student consulting in 7 countries ⚡ Mapping Mexico’s climate tech 📊 Eval Week sessions on energy, equity & healthcare 📡 New case study for #WorldTelecommunicationDay 📉 What’s next for PAYGo solar? #Read&Subscribe 👉 bit.ly/4mDh2m3

WDI’s Energy & Mobility team mapped the #ClimateTech ecosystem in Chihuahua, 🇲🇽 with Startup Chihuahua & Startup Juárez to spotlight local innovation & empower entrepreneurs. Findings were shared at #ClimateWeek by Diana E. Paez. 🌱🔗 bit.ly/3H79acd #ClimateTechMexico

Can a Costa Rican startup go regional? 💻 Discover how SPS Software tackled infrastructure & funding barriers to grow in LATAM’s tech scene. 📘 A powerful case for business classrooms. 🔗 bit.ly/4kohNO1 #WTISD #ITU160 #WDI_Publishing #CaseStudy

Join us for 4 public sessions at #GLOCAL2025. We’ll explore how to data can inform healthcare startup investment, research-driven incubators, business engagement with community, and the systems behind a just energy transition. Be part of the conversations shaping the future. bit.ly/44HbTDb

Heather Esper, Director of our Performance Measurement & Impact team, provides a masterclass on measuring impact and improve outcomes for ESOs. But any type of organization can follow these steps to enhance credibility, attract funding, and adapt operations and strategy. bit.ly/434aB2r

That’s a wrap on MAP! 🎉 WDI sponsored 9 @michiganross.bsky.social MBA projects this year, with 36 students working in 🇮🇳🇻🇳🇺🇬🇲🇽🇪🇹🇰🇪🇩🇴. From healthcare to entrepreneurship, they tackled real-world challenges in emerging markets. #GlobalImpact #BusinessForGood 👉 bit.ly/3GEatiB

Since 1995, Jill Elliott, Human Resources Generalist at WDI, has shown up with brightness, encouragement and support. In recognition of her 30 years with WDI, Jill was honored with 30 tulips and other tokens of appreciation from the team!!! Thank you for everything you do, Jill!

Big Thanks Michigan Ross spotlighting us in the Ross Report! For more than three decades, our unique partnership has supported students as they build the business skills to thrive - regardless of where their compass may take them. bit.ly/4laJ6fR

This week our Energy & Mobility team are hitting the streets of Manila as part of a new research project with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) : “Accelerating Innovation in Transport - E-mobility in the Philippines.” Learn more about this new project to connect #emobility innovators. bit.ly/4hTxCdZ

WDI has been sending MichiganRoss MBAs to #lmics for 30+ yrs. We can’t wait to see what our 2025 cohort can accomplish in #DominicanRepublic, #Ethiopia, #India, #Kenya, #Mexico, #Uganda and #Vietnam.

Incredibly insightful article on @nextbillion.bsky.social, a WDI publication, by Hana Stelzerova at Impactso. Our team came to know Hana through our involvement in the 2023 NGO Leadership Workshop in Bratislava. Thanks for shedding more light on innovations that can help to capture impact data.

With uncertainties around tariffs reaching a new level this week, Diana Páez, WDI Senior Director, Energy & Mobility, joined a @brookings.edu panel focused on the US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the implications for a just transition to #EVs. wdi.umich.edu/news/wdi-lea...

On March 5, Brookings will host a discussion on #USMCA & its impact on trade & investment. WDI's Diana Paez will explore the #EVtransition & prospects for updates to expand trade in emerging sectors. Register bit.ly/3EYzYul #EV #EnergyTransition #emobility

How can Healthcare-focused Incubators and Accelerators Stay Relevant? We've launched new research focused on healthcare accelerators and incubators with Villgro Africa. Join us at #SANKALP2025 at 11AM, Day 2, green zone to learn more. Check out our 2 minute survey at bit.ly/3XmPGFN

Our team is gearing up for this week’s #SankalpAfrica2025! Our contingent includes Rajat Chabba, Senior Director of Innovation & Partnerships, and Yaquta Fatehi, Program Manager for Performance Measurement & Impact. They’re eager to collaborate and share!