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 improve logistics, compliance, and risk assessment among partner countries.
Funder: Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs
Due Dates: August 20, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Awards from $1,000,000 to $50,000,000; up to 3 awards; typical duration 24 months, up to 36 months with strong justification.
Summary: Funds projects to develop a secure, AI-powered supply chain credentialing and provenance platform to strengthen global AI supply chain security in partner countries.
Key Information: Cost sharing is not required but proposals with ≥$25,000 in cost share receive extra review points.
Description
This opportunity supports the development and deployment of an innovative, trusted supply chain credentialing and provenance platform to secure artificial intelligence (AI) supply chains in partner countries, beginning with Panama and expanding to other Pax Silica signatories and strategic partners. The program aims to create a digital-physical "Silicon Highway" corridor, leveraging cryptographic cargo verification, AI-driven risk assessment, and expedited customs processing to enhance logistics, compliance, and security for AI-related goods and components. The Department of State will be substantially involved in project implementation and oversight, ensuring alignment with U.S. economic and national security objectives.
