United States Department of State (USA)

AI Partnership & Exchange for Tech Leaders (APEX)

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Location:Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Status:Open
Budget: USD 250,000
Award ceiling: USD 250,000
Award floor: USD 150,000
Sector:ICT & Telecommunications
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Government / Public Bodies, Academic Institutions, Other(Public International Organizations)
Eligible applicant countries: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Date posted: Jul 27, 2026

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Objectives: Run the AI Partnership & Exchange for Tech Leaders (APEX), a U.S. Embassy Riyadh cooperative agreeme...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants are organizations, not individuals. Permissible applicant types are specifically limited to not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; public and private educational institutions; and public international organizations and governme...

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AI Partnership & Exchange for Tech Leaders (APEX) Funding Agency: Department of State Agency: U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs Status: Open Close date: September 8, 2026 Funding opportunity number:
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About the Funding Agency

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.

About the Sectors

ICT & Telecommunications

Features information and communication technologies, digital systems, and telecommunications infrastructure and services.


Key areas:
  • ICT systems, software, and digital solutions
  • Telecommunications networks and services
  • Digitalization, data, and communication tools

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Saudi Arabia

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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