Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS JAKARTA FY26 07
AI Pathways To The Future is a U.S. Department of State, Embassy Jakarta grant opportunity focused on building deeper, long-term U.S.-Indonesia collaboration in artificial intelligence education, research, and innovation. The program is positioned as part of a broader U.S. priority around advancing AI innovation and security, and it is designed to connect Indonesian students, faculty, and institutions with U.S. universities, U.S. technology companies, and U.S.-linked alumni networks. The underlying goal is to strengthen relationships with American approaches to AI, including technology ecosystems, standards, and ways of thinking, while helping develop an AI-ready workforce and creating clearer pipelines for future academic and professional collaboration.
The project has two connected parts. First is an AI Pathways Workshop planned for Fall 2026. This is a multi-day convening that brings together representatives from 2 to 3 U.S. higher education institutions with established AI research hubs, 3 to 4 Indonesian universities that are exploring AI research partnerships, 1 to 2 U.S. technology companies, and AI-focused alumni who previously participated in U.S. government exchange programs or studied at U.S. universities. The workshop is meant to directly engage Indonesian college students and faculty through discussions on AI innovation, career pathways, and how institutions can build or strengthen AI-related programs and research capacity.
The second part is a five-month AI Innovation Mentorship Challenge that follows the workshop. In this phase, U.S. professors establish mentoring relationships with Indonesian professors and high-performing students. Participants then compete to develop AI-enabled solutions tied to real urban and infrastructure challenges in Jakarta, with example focus areas including waste management, flooding, traffic congestion, and urban planning. The challenge ends with teams presenting their projects to an expert panel. The winning solution receives a certificate and additional visibility through social media and press outreach, signaling that the program also emphasizes public-facing impact and promotion of success stories.
The target audiences span multiple layers of the education and innovation pipeline. Core participants include Indonesian university students who are interested in AI and technology careers, and Indonesian university faculty and administrators who are developing AI programs. The program also aims to engage Indonesian education and AI policymakers, STEM-focused high school students (supporting earlier-stage interest in AI pathways), and alumni of U.S. government exchanges who already have AI expertise and can serve as connectors between U.S. and Indonesian communities.
Expected outcomes emphasize partnership-building and practical results. The Embassy anticipates stronger institutional links between U.S. and Indonesian universities in AI research, increased Indonesian student interest in U.S. graduate study in AI and related fields, and the creation of usable AI concepts or prototypes that address Jakarta infrastructure needs. The program also aims to improve participant understanding of U.S. opportunities in AI higher education and employment, explore scholarship pathways, and consider the potential development of a Jakarta-based innovation hub. EducationUSA advisers are integrated throughout the initiative to provide structured guidance on U.S. study pathways, run workshops, and offer one-on-one advising for participants considering graduate programs.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Mission to Indonesia under a cooperative agreement, categorized under Education (CFDA 19.022). The opportunity number is PAS JAKARTA FY26 07. The program anticipates a single award with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $75,000. The application deadline listed is 2026-08-09. Eligible applicants are limited to U.S. and Indonesian higher education institutions, and for-profit entities are explicitly not eligible to apply.Apply for PAS JAKARTA FY26 07
- The U.S. Mission to Indonesia in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AI Pathways To The Future" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.022.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-07-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-09. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): AI Pathways To The Future (U.S. Embassy Jakarta)
1) What is the AI Pathways To The Future grant opportunity?
AI Pathways To The Future is a U.S. Department of State, Embassy Jakarta grant opportunity designed to deepen long-term U.S.-Indonesia collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI) education, research, and innovation. It focuses on connecting Indonesian students, faculty, and institutions with U.S. universities, U.S. technology companies, and U.S.-linked alumni networks to help build an AI-ready workforce and strengthen pipelines for future academic and professional collaboration.
2) Which U.S. government office is sponsoring this program?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Mission to Indonesia (U.S. Department of State, Embassy Jakarta).
3) What is the main purpose of this program?
The program aims to strengthen relationships with American approaches to AI, including technology ecosystems, standards, and ways of thinking, while expanding AI education and innovation links between U.S. and Indonesian institutions. It also aims to help participants better understand U.S. opportunities in AI higher education and employment, explore scholarship pathways, and generate practical AI concepts or prototypes relevant to Jakarta.
4) How is the project structured?
The project has two connected parts: (1) an AI Pathways Workshop planned for Fall 2026 and (2) a five-month AI Innovation Mentorship Challenge that follows the workshop.
5) When is the AI Pathways Workshop planned?
The workshop is planned for Fall 2026.
6) What happens during the AI Pathways Workshop?
The workshop is described as a multi-day convening intended to directly engage Indonesian college students and faculty through discussions on AI innovation, career pathways, and how institutions can build or strengthen AI-related programs and research capacity. It is also designed to create direct connections among universities, companies, and alumni networks.
7) Who is expected to participate in the AI Pathways Workshop?
The workshop is planned to bring together representatives from 2 to 3 U.S. higher education institutions with established AI research hubs, 3 to 4 Indonesian universities exploring AI research partnerships, 1 to 2 U.S. technology companies, and AI-focused alumni who previously participated in U.S. government exchange programs or studied at U.S. universities. Indonesian college students and faculty are intended to be directly engaged through workshop programming.
8) What is the AI Innovation Mentorship Challenge?
The AI Innovation Mentorship Challenge is a five-month phase that follows the workshop. U.S. professors establish mentoring relationships with Indonesian professors and high-performing students, and participants compete to develop AI-enabled solutions tied to real urban and infrastructure challenges in Jakarta.
9) How long does the mentorship challenge last?
The mentorship challenge lasts five months.
10) What kinds of problems will teams work on during the challenge?
The challenge is tied to Jakarta urban and infrastructure needs. Example focus areas listed include waste management, flooding, traffic congestion, and urban planning.
11) How does the mentorship component work?
During the challenge phase, U.S. professors establish mentoring relationships with Indonesian professors and high-performing students to support teams as they develop AI-enabled solutions.
12) How does the challenge end and how are solutions evaluated?
The challenge ends with teams presenting their projects to an expert panel.
13) Is there a winner, and what does the winning team receive?
Yes. The winning solution receives a certificate and additional visibility through social media and press outreach.
14) Who are the target audiences for this program?
Core participants include Indonesian university students interested in AI and technology careers and Indonesian university faculty and administrators developing AI programs. The program also aims to engage Indonesian education and AI policymakers, STEM-focused high school students (to support earlier-stage interest in AI pathways), and alumni of U.S. government exchanges who already have AI expertise and can serve as connectors.
15) What outcomes does the Embassy expect from the program?
Expected outcomes include stronger institutional links between U.S. and Indonesian universities in AI research, increased Indonesian student interest in U.S. graduate study in AI and related fields, and the creation of usable AI concepts or prototypes addressing Jakarta infrastructure needs. The program also aims to improve participant understanding of U.S. AI higher education and employment opportunities, explore scholarship pathways, and consider the potential development of a Jakarta-based innovation hub.
16) How does the program support students who are considering U.S. graduate study?
EducationUSA advisers are integrated throughout the initiative. They provide structured guidance on U.S. study pathways, run workshops, and offer one-on-one advising for participants considering graduate programs.
17) What role do U.S.-linked alumni play in the initiative?
AI-focused alumni who previously participated in U.S. government exchange programs or studied at U.S. universities are included as participants in the workshop and are intended to serve as connectors between U.S. and Indonesian communities.
18) What kind of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity issued under a cooperative agreement.
19) What is the CFDA number and program category?
The opportunity is categorized under Education with CFDA 19.022.
20) What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is PAS JAKARTA FY26 07.
21) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The program anticipates a single award with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $75,000.
22) How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
23) When is the application deadline?
The listed application deadline is 2026-08-09.
24) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to U.S. and Indonesian higher education institutions.
25) Are for-profit entities allowed to apply?
No. For-profit entities are explicitly not eligible to apply.
26) Does the opportunity emphasize public communication or visibility?
Yes. The program includes public-facing elements such as social media and press outreach for the winning solution, signaling an emphasis on promoting success stories and visible impact.
27) How does this program connect to broader U.S. priorities?
The opportunity is positioned as part of a broader U.S. priority around advancing AI innovation and security, with an emphasis on strengthening ties to U.S. approaches, standards, and technology ecosystems.
28) What types of partnerships does the program try to build?
The program is designed to build partnerships among Indonesian universities, U.S. higher education institutions with established AI research hubs, U.S. technology companies, and U.S.-linked alumni networks, with the goal of sustained collaboration in AI education, research, and innovation.
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