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Cooperative Agreement for AI and Cybersecurity Capacity Building in Argentina

The U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires, under the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to advance AI, cybersecurity, and digital resilience in Argentina. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) - U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires, Public Diplomacy Section - Program Objectives: - Strengthen Argentina's innovation ecosystem by equipping at least 250 entrepreneurs, students, and SMEs with practical AI and cybersecurity skills - Align training and tools with U.S. technological standards - Foster scalable models and sustainable partnerships, including formal collaboration agreements or pilot projects with U.S. AI companies - Promote economic resilience, intellectual property protection, and open, secure digital ecosystems - Establish ongoing mentorship and knowledge-sharing networks - Products/Services Requested: - Design and implementation of an AI and Cybersecurity Capacity Building Program - Includes training, mentorship, partnership development, and knowledge-sharing activities - No specific part numbers or OEMs named; U.S. AI companies referenced as potential partners - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals must include scalable and sustainable models - Formal partnerships with U.S. AI companies are encouraged - Substantial involvement from the U.S. Embassy is expected - Eligible applicants: not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, public international organizations, and government entities - Funding and Performance: - One award anticipated, valued between $25,000 and $100,000 - Performance period of 12-24 months, with possible continuation grants - Place of Performance: - Buenos Aires, Argentina (primary location) - U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires (contracting office)

Description

The U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires announces an open competition to promote innovation, cybersecurity, and responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in Argentina. The program aims to equip entrepreneurs, students, and small businesses with practical tools and knowledge based on U.S. technological standards to strengthen economic resilience, protect intellectual property, and foster open and secure digital ecosystems. Applicants are encouraged to propose scalable models and sustainable partnerships to extend program impact beyond the initial funding period. The project targets SMEs, students, and emerging entrepreneurs to increase AI and cybersecurity capacity, create partnerships with U.S. AI companies, and foster a network for ongoing mentorship and knowledge sharing.

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