UM6P Explorer

News and Agenda

UM6P Explorer Workshop - Connecting with your Customers

Wednesday, December 3th (Online)
6:00 – 7:00 PM GMT+1

Have you ever wondered what really drives someone to become your customer, and then keep them coming back?

Join us for a one-hour deep dive into the full customer lifecycle, from that crucial first interview to building relationships that last.

During this workshop, you will learn to:

Understand your audience’s real needs (not just what they tell you)
Design solutions around genuine behavior, not assumptions
Turn first-time users into loyal advocates

Whether you’re just starting your venture or working on the next growth phase, this session gives you practical tools to shape a customer‑centric path.

UM6P EXPLORER SHOWCASE - Save the Date

Join us for the UM6P Explorer Innovation Program Showcase on April 11th, 2025, at UM6P in BenGuerir!

This edition marks the culmination of the 10th cohort, where our teams will take the stage to present their ventures, and additional teams will showcase their projects at dedicated booths.

Don’t miss this chance to discover groundbreaking projects, meet innovative teams, and engage with a global the entrepreneurial ecosystem!

SPRING 2025 COHORT - INFO SESSION

Are you a university student, researcher, post-doc, or professor at UM6P or one of the eligible organizations? Do you have a vision or an innovative project you want to bring to life? Join us NOW and seize the opportunity to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality!

Applications for UM6P Explorer Spring 2025 are now open

An online information session was held on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 at 5:00 pm for its Spring 2025 cohort.

Recording of the Info Session

Apply Here

UM6P EXPLORER PITCHATHON

The UM6P Explorer Pitch-A-Thon took place virtually on Zoom on Friday, December 13th, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM GMT+1.

This forum brought together UM6P Explorer and MIT Sandbox teams to connect with potential partners, co-founders, or team members.

The event provided an excellent opportunity for attendees to learn about innovative projects and explore collaboration opportunities with motivated teams.

Recording Here

December MIT Mentors Visit

UM6P Explorer Teams

Explorer Key Dates

About Explorer

UM6P Explorer is an innovation program created to provide access to entrepreneurial education, mentoring, and potential funding opportunities to aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators. In collaboration with MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Sandbox Innovation Fund, students, and researchers have access to a broad network of world renowned partners and experts that provide unique, practical and entrepreneurial educational experiences designed to foster innovation and growth.

Summer Internship Program

Part of the Spring/Summer 2023 UM6P Explorer process, Explorer offers an opportunity for entrepreneur teams to perform extensive work on their ideas during the summer months (up to three months) through a summer internship with Explorer. Click HERE for more information