University-led Networks for Innovation, Technology, and Expertise (UNITE)

DOS-SAU Posted DOS-SAU-2603-PD

Description

The U.S. Embassy Riyadh Public Diplomacy Section is accepting applications for a cooperative agreement to run the University-led Networks for Innovation, Technology, and Expertise (UNITE) program. UNITE will support approximately four to five applied project teams — university-industry partnerships between U.S. universities, U.S. companies or technical partners, and Saudi institutions — through project seed awards of up to $25,000 each to solve specific Saudi workforce and development gaps in high-demand strategic sectors, including Artificial Intelligence, critical minerals, cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and workforce development. Each project team will produce a U.S.-linked deliverable — such as a curriculum, module, technical roadmap, or standards briefs — that creates durable pathways for Saudi investment in American academic, workforce, and industry collaboration. Mission KSA will award a cooperative agreement to a single U.S. academic implementing partner to manage the portfolio. Each participating project team must provide a 1:1 cost-share match to ensure genuine institutional commitment and long-term viability.

Eligibility

• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions (with preference for U.S. higher education institutions or entities with robust academic networks);• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
Actions
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$90,000.00
Award Ceiling
$150,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$150,000.00
Expected Awards
1
Key Dates
Posted
August 18, 2026
Closes
September 14, 2026
Archive Date
October 17, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia
Agency Code
DOS-SAU
Funding Instrument
Other