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 11:59 PM Western Indonesia Time/WIB)
Funding Amounts: $250,000–$263,114 for a single award; project period up to 24 months
Summary: Supports transforming five American Corners in Indonesia into innovation hubs to build AI and digital skills among youth, creatives, and MSMEs, advancing U.S. innovation leadership.
Key Information: For-profit entities are not eligible; only one proposal per organization is allowed.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Mission to Indonesia, seeks a partner to implement a comprehensive, two-year program that transforms five American Corners (in Pontianak, Malang, Yogyakarta, Ambon, and Makassar) into American Innovation Hubs. The program’s goal is to advance U.S. innovation leadership in Indonesia by equipping youth, creative professionals, and MSMEs with practical, full-stack American AI and digital skills. The initiative will provide U.S. AI hardware and software, professionalize local staff, deliver regular skills-based programming, and foster the production of digital content and local partnerships. The project’s success will be measured by visible upgrades to the American Corners, increased preference for American AI solutions, and sustainable local capacity for ongoing programming.
