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U.S. Department of State seeks proposals for Tech Innovation Lab program in Morocco

The U.S. Department of State, through its Mission to Morocco and NEA/Morocco office, is seeking proposals for the Tech Innovation Lab program to be implemented in two to four Moroccan cities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, NEA/Morocco, U.S. Mission to Morocco - Program Overview: - National, cohort-based training program targeting university students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals - Focus on practical skills using American technology and business practices, especially U.S.-developed tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) and technology platforms - Priority sectors: agriculture, fisheries and blue economy, logistics, tourism, and services - Each city cohort will train approximately 30 participants over 3-4 months - Program Activities: - Hands-on workshops, mentorship from American experts, applied project work - U.S. Embassy staff will be involved in branding, marketing, venue selection, and participant recruitment - Includes in-person and virtual engagement, U.S. commercial engagement, and communications outreach - Funding and Performance: - Cooperative agreement with funding between $150,000 and $200,000 - Performance period of 12 to 18 months, with anticipated start in October and possible continuation grants - Eligibility and Requirements: - Open to U.S. and Moroccan non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and civil society organizations with experience in STEM, youth engagement, and innovation - Budgets must cover participant costs, venues, trainers, program materials (including software licenses and supplies), communications, and monitoring/evaluation - All activities must comply with U.S. government regulations and public diplomacy guidelines - Funds cannot be used for construction or major equipment not directly tied to program delivery - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or technology vendors are named, but the program emphasizes the use and integration of trusted American technologies and platforms

Description

The Tech Innovation Lab is a national program aimed at equipping participants in two to four Moroccan cities with practical skills to use American technology and business practices to solve real-world challenges. The program focuses on applying U.S.-developed tools, including artificial intelligence, to priority sectors such as agriculture, fisheries and the blue economy, logistics, tourism, and services. It involves cohort-based training over 12 to 18 months, with a total available funding of $200,000. The program supports economic growth, digital capacity strengthening, and fosters connections between Moroccan participants and U.S. companies and experts.

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