Description
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for the FY 2026 TechLeaders: Critical Emerging Technologies Program. This program aims to strengthen America's technological edge and industry dominance by promoting U.S. leadership in critical technology sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Space Technology, Biotechnology, and more. The program will engage approximately 60 foreign participants in a five-week intensive placement in the United States, where they will collaborate with U.S.-based mentors and companies to develop actionable solutions. The recipient will be awarded $1,500,000 for the overall program. Key aspects of the job include:
• Recruiting, selecting, and placing participants
• Managing all program logistics
• Implementing overseas programming, including annual reciprocal exchanges and a Critical Emerging Technologies Accelerator program
• Ensuring taxpayer dollars are used efficiently to advance U.S. national interests and global leadership in critical technology sectors
• Promoting U.S.-preferred technology standards globally and countering the proliferation of malign competitors' technology in the global market