Simpler Grants.gov #FY26-PAS-SURABAYA-01

2027 YSEALI Regional Workshop: Securing Supply Chains in Vietnam and Indonesia

This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of State, via its Consulates General in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Surabaya, Indonesia, for the 2027 YSEALI Regional Workshop: Securing Supply Chains. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City - U.S. Consulate General Surabaya - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the workshop will introduce U.S.-led tools and products for supply chain security, including digital tracking, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity solutions - Products/Services Requested: - Design and implementation of a four-day regional workshop in Vietnam and Indonesia - Target audience: up to 55 early-stage professionals (ages 22-35) from all 11 ASEAN member states - Workshop content: supply chain fundamentals, risk analysis, critical minerals, emerging technologies (blockchain, AI, cybersecurity), simulations, expert talks, site visits, and a business incubator competition with seed funding - Recipient responsibilities: participant recruitment, travel and accommodation logistics, speaker recruitment, media production, and coordination with U.S. Consulate Generals - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Substantial involvement and advance approval required from U.S. Consulate Generals for all major program elements - Eligible applicants: not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and public international organizations (for-profit entities excluded) - Focus on U.S.-led supply chain security tools and products - Business incubator competition to provide seed funding for innovative projects

Description

This cooperative agreement funds a four-day workshop in Vietnam and Indonesia for up to 55 early-stage ASEAN professionals aged 22-35. The workshop aims to enhance understanding of supply chain fundamentals, identify risks, explore security strategies, and introduce emerging technologies like blockchain and AI. It focuses on critical minerals and fosters regional collaboration to strengthen U.S.-ASEAN economic and regional security. The program includes simulations, expert talks, and a business incubator competition providing seed funding for innovative projects.

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