AI Pathways To The Future
🏛 U.S. Mission to Indonesia
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Can you apply?
This grant is for U.S. and Indonesian higher education institutions. U.S. colleges, universities, and research institutions can partner with Indonesian counterparts. For-profit companies are not eligible as primary applicants. The program funds AI education workshops and innovation mentorship between U.S. and Indonesian students and faculty.
Geographic scope includes the U.S. and Indonesia. Applicants must be able to convene participants from both countries. The initiative supports AI research partnerships and student engagement in practical problem-solving.
Funded activities include organizing multi-day workshops, coordinating mentorship relationships, launching innovation challenges, and facilitating educational exchange. Projects must target Indonesian students, faculty, and policymakers interested in AI careers.
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Program description
Executive Summary
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Jakarta announces an open competition to implement the AI Pathways to the Future program, a comprehensive initiative designed to strengthen U.S.-Indonesia partnerships in artificial intelligence education, research, and innovation.
Promoting AI innovation and security is a top priority of the United States government, including in its foreign policy. By deepening U.S. – Indonesia bilateral educational cooperation in the field of AI, Indonesia’s future AI innovators will build critical relationships with American technology, standards, and thought, thus strengthening pathways to long term collaborations and AI-ready workforces to boost unparalleled economic growth.
The program consists of two interconnected components:
Component 1: AI Pathways Workshop (Fall 2026)
A multi-day workshop bringing together representatives from 2-3 U.S. higher education institutions (HEIs) with AI research hubs, 3-4 Indonesian universities exploring AI research partnerships, 1-2 U.S. technology companies, and AI-focused alumni of U.S. government exchange programs and U.S. universities. The workshop will engage Indonesian college students and faculty in discussions about AI innovation career pathways, and institutional development.
Component 2: Five-Month AI Innovation Mentorship Challenge
Following the workshop, U.S. professors will launch mentoring relationships with Indonesian professors and high-performing students who will compete to build AI-powered solutions addressing pressing Jakarta infrastructure challenges such as waste management, flooding, traffic congestion, or urban planning. The challenge culminates in project presentations to an expert panel, with the winning solution receiving a certificate and being promoted through social media and press engagement.
Target Audiences:
– Indonesian university students interested in AI and technology careers
– Indonesian university faculty and administrators developing AI programs
– Indonesian education and AI policymakers
– STEM-focused high school students
– Alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs with AI expertise
Expected Outcomes:
– Strengthened partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian higher education institutions in AI research.
– Increased Indonesian student interest in U.S. graduate programs in AI and related fields.
– Development of practical AI solutions to Indonesian infrastructure challenges.
– Enhanced understanding of U.S. opportunities in AI higher education and employment.
– Exploration of scholarship opportunities and potential Jakarta-based innovation hub development.
– EducationUSA advisers will participate throughout the program, providing information on pathways to U.S. study for students interested in graduate programs, conducting workshops, and offering one-to-one advising for program participants.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Statement of interest or executive summary
- Partner institution letters of commitment (U.S. and Indonesian)
- Project narrative detailing workshop and mentorship components
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organization capability statement
- Brief CVs of key personnel
- Letters from participating U.S. technology companies (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Yenny Wijaya Grantor
- 📧 JakartaPASGrants@state.gov
- 📞 622134359510
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.022 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$570,002
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$550,000
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$500,000
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$500,000
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$425,000
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$315,177
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$290,000
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$269,061
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$268,500
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$250,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.022). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $9,943,397 | |
| 2025 | $9,943,397 | |
| 2026 est. | $9,943,397 |
FAQ
Who can apply for the AI Pathways to the Future grant?
U.S. and Indonesian higher education institutions are eligible. For-profit companies cannot apply as lead applicants, though they may participate as partners.
What is the project timeline?
The program runs through Fall 2026 with a two-component structure: a multi-day workshop followed by a five-month mentorship challenge.
What activities does the grant fund?
The grant funds AI education workshops bringing U.S. and Indonesian universities together, mentoring relationships between U.S. and Indonesian faculty, and a student innovation challenge addressing Jakarta infrastructure challenges.
What makes a competitive application?
Strong applications demonstrate partnerships with multiple U.S. and Indonesian universities, connections to U.S. technology companies, engagement with EducationUSA advisers, and clear outcomes tied to AI workforce development.
What is the award amount?
Awards range from $50,000 to $75,000 as a single cooperative agreement. No cost-sharing is required.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Partner early with Indonesian universities and U.S. institutions to strengthen your application credibility.
- Engage U.S. technology companies as collaborators; they add credibility and real-world relevance.
- Clearly explain how your workshop will connect participants across institutions and foster lasting partnerships.
- Detail how the mentorship challenge addresses specific Jakarta infrastructure problems (flooding, waste, traffic, planning).
- Highlight outcomes beyond the grant period, such as scholarship pathways and innovation hub potential.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants fail to clearly identify committed partner institutions from both countries before submission. Applications lack concrete examples of how mentorship will create lasting U.S.-Indonesia educational ties. Budgets underestimate costs for international coordination, workshop logistics, or participant travel support.
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