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Implementation of U.S.-Indonesia AI Pathways to the Future Program

This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Embassy Jakarta, under the U.S. Department of State, to implement the "AI Pathways to the Future" program, focused on advancing AI education and innovation partnerships between the U.S. and Indonesia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Jakarta, Public Diplomacy Section - Program Overview: - Seeks proposals from U.S. and Indonesian higher education institutions (for-profit entities are not eligible) - Funding instrument: Cooperative agreement - Estimated funding: $50,000 to $75,000 - Project duration: 12 months, with possible continuation grants - Key Program Components: - Multi-day AI Pathways Workshop involving U.S. and Indonesian universities, U.S. technology companies, and alumni - Five-month AI Innovation Mentorship Challenge for Indonesian student teams to develop AI-powered solutions for Jakarta's infrastructure challenges, mentored by U.S. professors and alumni - Integration of EducationUSA advising services to support Indonesian students interested in U.S. graduate programs in AI and related fields - Notable Requirements: - Substantial involvement from the U.S. Embassy Jakarta - Emphasis on practical AI solutions for urban challenges - Collaboration with U.S. technology companies is expected, though no specific OEMs or vendors are named - Activities include workshops, mentorship, competitions, and advising - No specific products, part numbers, or technology OEMs are identified in the solicitation; the focus is on program implementation and partnership development.

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Jakarta announces an open competition to implement the AI Pathways to the Future program, designed to strengthen U.S.-Indonesia partnerships in artificial intelligence education, research, and innovation. The program includes a multi-day workshop with U.S. and Indonesian higher education institutions, technology companies, and alumni, followed by a five-month AI Innovation Mentorship Challenge where participants develop AI solutions for Jakarta's infrastructure challenges. The initiative aims to build AI-ready workforces, foster long-term collaborations, and promote U.S. graduate programs in AI. Eligible applicants are U.S. and Indonesian higher educational institutions; for-profit entities are not eligible.

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