American Innovation Hub: AI & Digital Skills for the Creative & Tech Economy
This grant funds the transformation of five American Corners in Indonesia into innovation hubs to train 1,500 youth, creatives, and MSMEs in U.S. artificial intelligence tools, boosting demand for American tech and digital skills.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Indonesia
Due Dates: August 30, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications must be received by August 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Western Indonesia Time/WIB)
Funding Amounts: $250,000–$263,114 for a 24-month project; 1 anticipated award
Summary: Supports transforming five Indonesian American Corners into innovation hubs to advance U.S. AI leadership and digital skills among youth, creatives, and MSMEs.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Indonesia seeks a partner to implement a two-year program that will transform five American Corners (in Pontianak, Malang, Yogyakarta, Ambon, Makassar) into American Innovation Hubs. The goal is to showcase U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence and digital skills, equipping Indonesian youth (18–35), creative professionals, and micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with hands-on experience in American AI tools and standards. The program will involve staff training, hardware and software upgrades, regular programming, and the creation of locally produced digital content, culminating in hackathons and a national showcase.
