Pax Silica Artificial Intelligence Assistance Project
This grant funds the creation of a secure, credentialed AI supply chain platform and a "Silicon Highway" corridor to enhance logistics, compliance, and security among partner countries.
Funder: Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs
Due Dates: August 20, 2026
Funding Amounts: $1,000,000–$50,000,000 per award; up to 3 awards; up to 1 year duration
Summary: Supports the establishment of a secure, credentialed, and AI-enabled global supply chain platform for partner economies, emphasizing logistics, compliance, and cryptographic verification.
Description
This opportunity funds the creation of the Pax Silica Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistance Project, a pioneering initiative to bolster global AI supply chain security. The project aims to establish a "Silicon Highway"—a digital-physical corridor that accelerates logistics and compliance operations among partner countries. Key features include cryptographic cargo verification, AI-driven risk assessment, and expedited, pre-approved processing early in the supply chain. The Department of State will retain rights to intangible property developed under this award, as per 2 CFR 200.315.
