The Secure Innovation: Advancing Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Digital Resilience in Argentina opportunity, announced by the U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires, supports innovative projects that promote secure and responsible digital technology adoption in Argentina. This program aims to equip entrepreneurs, students, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with practical tools and knowledge grounded in U.S. technological standards, strengthening economic resilience, protecting intellectual property, and fostering open and secure digital ecosystems.

Overview

The initiative addresses the need for greater exposure to secure, transparent, and market-driven approaches to artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies in Argentina. The project goal is to strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem by enhancing the capacity of SMEs, students, and emerging entrepreneurs to adopt AI and digital technologies aligned with U.S. standards and values. Specific objectives include:

• Increasing AI and cybersecurity capacity among at least 250 participants from SMEs and universities within the program period, as measured by pre- and post-training assessments.
• Creating partnerships between U.S. AI companies and Argentine institutions, with at least two formal collaboration agreements or pilot projects established.
• Fostering a network of students and professionals capable of applying AI to innovation and civic resilience challenges through ongoing mentorship and knowledge-sharing activities.

The expected outcome includes measurable improvements in participants’ technical knowledge and practical application of AI and cybersecurity principles, as well as strengthened institutional and private-sector linkages between the United States and Argentina.

Funding and Benefits

• Total Program Funding: $100,000
• Expected Number of Awards: 1
• Award Minimum: $25,000
• Award Maximum: $100,000
• Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
• Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
• Opportunity Category: Discretionary

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/non‑governmental organizations), public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions.

Primary beneficiaries of the project should include:

• SME owners and IT managers in the tech and service sectors.
• Advanced undergraduate students in STEM and social sciences.
• University innovation hubs and early-stage entrepreneurs.

Program Activities

The program will focus on equipping target audiences with knowledge and networks to adopt secure, transparent, and market-driven AI and digital technologies. Applicants should propose scalable models and sustainable partnerships that can extend impact beyond the initial funding period. Key activities should include participant recruitment and selection (detailing geographic reach, professional profiles, and expected cohort size), training and capacity building, and establishing partnerships with U.S. companies and best practices.

Application Process

• Closing Date: May 31, 2026
• Funding Opportunity Number: PDS‑BUE‑2026‑03
• Assistance Listing: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs
• Submission: Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov.

Applicants are encouraged to review the full announcement posted on Grants.gov for detailed requirements and application instructions.

Contact Information

Public Diplomacy Section
U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires, Argentina
Email: US-ArgentinaGrants@state.gov