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U.S.-India Sports Technology Dialogues and Innovation Program Implementation

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, is seeking an implementer for the U.S.-India Sports Technology Dialogues and Innovation Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy New Delhi, Public Diplomacy Section - Program Overview: - Cooperative agreement valued at $150,000 for an 18-month period - Objective: Promote American innovation in sports technology, analytics, and sports medicine to Indian sports authorities, professional leagues, sports science institutes, startups, and investors - Activities include national dialogues, applied demonstrations, expert exchanges, innovation showcases, pilot projects, and workshops - Engagements will occur across multiple Indian cities, including New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Aizwal, Mumbai, and Hyderabad - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of a comprehensive program to connect Indian sports stakeholders with U.S. experts, companies, and research institutions - Services include outreach, communications, logistics, monitoring and evaluation, and coordination with the U.S. Mission to India Public Diplomacy team - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on American excellence in sports performance technology, data analytics, and sports medicine - No specific OEMs or vendors named, but U.S. companies and research institutions are central to the engagement - Eligible applicants: not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, for-profit organizations (with restrictions), individuals, and governmental institutions - No cost-sharing requirement - Program leverages global sports milestones such as the FIFA World Cup and Los Angeles Olympic Games

Description

The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is seeking organizations to implement the U.S. India Sports Technology Partnership Program, which aims to support the Mission 500 initiative to double bilateral trade between the U.S. and India to $500 billion by 2030. The program will facilitate national dialogues, applied demonstrations, and engagement activities across multiple Indian cities to connect Indian sports authorities and innovation stakeholders with U.S. experts and companies. It focuses on promoting American innovation in sports performance technology, data analytics, and sports medicine, leveraging global sports milestones like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The program supports U.S. foreign policy priorities by expanding commercial opportunities for U.S. firms and reinforcing U.S. leadership in emerging technology sectors.

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