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AI Partnership & Exchange for Tech Leaders (APEX) is sponsored by U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia. A cooperative agreement to run the AI Partnership & Exchange for Tech Leaders.
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Opportunity Listing - AI Partnership & Exchange for Tech Leaders (APEX) AI Partnership & Exchange for Tech Leaders (APEX) Agency: U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia Assistance Listings: 19. 040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs Last Updated: July 26, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov The U.S. Embassy Riyadh Public Diplomacy Section is accepting applications for a cooperative agreement to run the AI Partnership & Exchange for Tech Leaders.
The goal of this program is to connect rising Saudi Artificial Intelligence (AI) leaders with American experts in business, tech, and academia. This initiative helps participants build professional networks, study U.S. technology standards, and create lasting partnerships between American and Saudi institutions. Target Audience and Participants The program should be designed for Saudi nationals aged 20 to 30.
Participants must be undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral students, or recent graduates who are studying or working in AI-related fields (such as data science, robotics, or machine learning). They must also speak fluent English and show strong leadership potential. Provide three complete budget scenarios for 12 participants, 16 participants (primary), and 20 participants.
Applicants must provide budget scenarios for three participant cohort sizes: · 16 participants (primary scenario) Each budget scenario should maintain program quality while demonstrating cost-effectiveness at different scales.
In addition to the planning and preparation with the Embassy and partner organizations, the selected partner will plan and run three mandatory participant-focused phases: · Phase 1: Preparation (Virtual and In-Person) around April 1, 2027: The partner will create an online application portal and launch a recruiting campaign. They will host a virtual hackathon to help short-listed candidates design an AI project idea.
Top project ideas will determine who wins a spot on the exchange trip. The partner will also train the group in leadership, project management, and cross-cultural communication before they travel. · Phase 2: U.S. Exchange (Two Weeks) in July 2027: The partner will lead a two-week summer trip to two or three U.S. cities.
The trip will include visits to American tech hubs and universities, networking events, workshops at a major AI summit, and cultural activities. The partner will also match each participant with a professional mentor for three months of bi-weekly virtual career coaching after the exchange program component.
Phase 3: Follow-On Summit (Saudi Arabia) on/around January 2028: Within three to six months after the trip, the partner will organize a showcase event in Saudi Arabia. Participants will present their follow-on capstone AI projects to local tech communities, government leaders, and investors. This could be adjacent to major Saudi AI summits or a USG-related event.
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations - Public and private educational institutions - Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated APEX_FY26_-_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity_1. pdf NOFO Jul 28, 2026 07:39 AM UTC APEX_QA_08202026.
pdf Grantor Inquiry Responses (As of Aug 20, 2026) Aug 20, 2026 03:46 PM UTC APEX_QA_09032026. pdf Grantor Inquiry Responses (As of Sep 03, 2026) Link to additional information Closing: September 8, 2026 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
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The published deadline was September 8, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
AI Partnership & Exchange for Tech Leaders (APEX) is funded by U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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