United States Department of State (USA)

U.S-Saudi AI Research Commercialization Accelerator Program (ReCAP)

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Location:Saudi Arabia, USA
Saudi Arabia, USA
Status:Open
Budget: USD 900,000
Award ceiling: USD 900,000
Award floor: USD 600,000
Sector:Private Sector & Trade, Research & Innovation
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Government / Public Bodies, Academic Institutions, Other(Public International Organizations)
Eligible applicant countries: Saudi Arabia, USA
Saudi Arabia, USA
Date posted: Sep 1, 2026

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Objectives: The U.S.–Saudi AI Research Commercialization Accelerator (ReCAP) is a 12-month public diplomacy program...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants are organizations—not individuals—in the following categories: not-for-profit organizations, including civil society and non-governmental organizations; public and private educational institutions; public international organizations; and governmental institutions. However, for-profit entities are explicitly ineligible, even i...

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U.S-Saudi AI Research Commercialization Accelerator Program (ReCAP) Funding Agency: Department of State Agency: U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs Status: Open Close date: September 14, 2026 Funding oppor
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The U.S. Department of State is the federal executive body under the US government that advises the President and maintains international relations, serving as the Department of Foreign Affairs. It was formed in 1789 in Washington, DC, USA and guides America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy and assistance, supporting citizens' interests, security and economic prosperity.

The responsibilities of the Department of State include implementing U.S. foreign policy, managing the country's diplomatic missions overseas, negotiating treaties and agreements with foreign organizations and representing the United States at the United Nations. It is also responsible for working with non-profit organizations and foundations that represent social and political programs in other countries. In addition to managing the Department, the Secretary of State serves as the country's chief diplomat and representative abroad. The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, a division of the U.S. Department of State, publishes annual reports on global human rights and U.S. contributions to the advancement of freedom and democracy. The Foreign Service Institute, which is also a division of the Department of State, is responsible for training diplomatic personnel. The director of the institute has the rank of Assistant Secretary of State of the United States. The Office of Digital Diplomacy deals with digital projects such as Diplopedia.

U.S. Department of State key sectors: Public & Foreign Affairs, International Relations, Public Policy, Diplomacy, Socio-Economic Development, Democracy, Human Rights, Programme Management, etc.

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Focuses on collecting data, generating new knowledge, and applying it to develop improved methods, technologies, products, and solutions across sectors.


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Saudi Arabia is implementing large-scale infrastructure projects in transport, renewable energy, tourism, and smart cities under Vision 2030. Mega-projects such as NEOM aim to transform economic diversification and reduce dependence on oil revenues. Financing comes from public investment funds, oil revenues, and increasing private sector participation. Fiscal reform, workforce development, and project execution efficiency are central to long-term infrastructure success.

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The United States maintains extensive infrastructure across transport, energy, water systems, digital networks, and industrial facilities to support the world’s largest economy. Infrastructure financing combines federal and state budgets, municipal funding, private investment, and public-private partnerships. Recent federal initiatives have increased investment in roads, bridges, rail, broadband, clean energy, and semiconductor-related infrastructure. Aging infrastructure, regional disparities, and climate resilience are major long-term planning challenges.

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