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Emerging Technologies State Staff Academy Grant

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development · 175878

Eligibility details

Must be a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3), c(4), and c(6)). Must be a nonpartisan organization. Must have its primary operations located in the State of California.

Matching funds & resources

Source matching-funds field: Not Required.

Matching funds and leveraged resources are different requirements. Read the description and reviewed rules below before determining resource commitments.

About this opportunity

As GO-Biz engages with cross-agency partners to support these Bet Sectors, the office is proposing the development of an “Emerging Technologies Academy” for staff and appointees within California state entities. The purpose of this educational initiative is to support foundational understanding and policy fluency around emerging technologies, such as AI, quantum computing, robotics, and fusion energy, in a manner that is designed for State policy staff. The program aims to familiarize staff with policy implications, technological opportunities, and societal risks, and create a space for informed dialogue. The Staff Academy should be administered in partnership with experts from academic institutions and national labs, and may feature the following elements: interactive seminars, topical workshops, case studies, site visits to representative facilities, technology assessments, and additional components as needed. The overarching goal of this program is to develop basic policy literacy related to key Bet Sectors so that state agencies can better identify actions that can be taken to responsibly support emerging technology industries. This RFP outlines the initial structure and the responsibilities of the academy host.

Funding geography: Must be legally authorized to conduct business in California. Must be in good standing and have active status with the California Secretary of State.

Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: California. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.