The FWF U.S. Executive Exchange is a five-week U.S.-based executive leadership and international exchange program for selected Pakistani business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and enterprise stakeholders.

The program includes pre-departure training in Pakistan, academic residency in the United States, field visits, site visits, leadership labs, business and institutional engagement, partnership development, and a two-day Executive Leadership and Partnership Summit in Washington, D.C.

Participants will engage with U.S.-based experts, universities, companies, chambers, investors, diaspora professionals, consultants, entrepreneurship centers, innovation hubs, and sector-focused organizations. The exchange is designed to help participants return with stronger leadership tools, practical business and partnership plans, a capstone project, and a 90-day implementation roadmap.

Timing: Summer 2027
Format: In-person U.S.-based exchange
Duration: Five weeks
Participant contribution after FWF 50% cost sharing: USD $31,200
Full program value: USD $62,400 per participant

Audience: Business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, exporters, innovators, startup founders, SME owners, chamber and trade association leaders, education and university leaders, workforce development professionals, government and public-sector officials, elected and appointed leaders participating in a nonpartisan and non-campaign capacity, policy professionals, civil society leaders, women entrepreneurs, youth leaders, diaspora partners, social enterprise leaders, nonprofit leaders, community leaders, and other stakeholders committed to leadership, enterprise growth, innovation, responsible development, and U.S.-Pakistan partnership.
Applications Now Open: Applications for this program are now open. Qualified and interested participants are encouraged to apply by clicking the link below. Space is limited, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.