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U.S. Embassy Seoul Solicits Accelerator Program to Promote American AI Technology in Korea

This opportunity is a grant-funded accelerator program initiated by the U.S. Embassy Seoul, under the U.S. Department of State, to promote American artificial intelligence (AI) technology among Korean early-stage entrepreneurs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Seoul, Public Diplomacy Section - Program Overview: - Solicitation for the Prosperity Stack Fellowship accelerator program - Designed to connect Korean innovators (ages 18-35) with U.S. expertise in AI, business development, and innovation - Up to 20 Korean startup teams will participate, with project development support for up to five top-performing teams - Activities include online workshops, pitching sessions, an AI camp, mentorship, project development, and a final Demo Day - Hosted at American Spaces in Seoul, Busan, Gwangju, and Pyeongtaek - Products/Services Requested: - Design and implementation of a multi-phase accelerator program - Training in American AI technology and business practices - Mentorship and project support for selected teams - Public showcase events and regional engagement - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on use and promotion of American AI Stack and U.S. technical platforms - Organizational capacity in AI, entrepreneurship, and innovation - Familiarity with Korea's startup ecosystem - Coordination with U.S. and Korean experts - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, but the program highlights American AI technology and platforms.

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The U.S. Embassy Seoul Public Diplomacy Section is soliciting proposals to implement the Prosperity Stack Fellowship, a strategic accelerator program aimed at promoting American AI technology among Korean early-stage entrepreneurs. The program will connect Korean innovators with U.S. expertise in artificial intelligence, business development, and innovation through training, mentorship, regional engagement, and public showcase opportunities at American Spaces in Seoul, Busan, Gwangju, and Pyeongtaek. Selected startup teams will undergo a multi-phase fellowship including online workshops, pitching sessions, an AI camp, project development support, and a final Demo Day to showcase outcomes. The program is designed to strengthen innovation networks and demonstrate the benefits of American AI technology and business practices in Korea.

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