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U.S. India Sports Technology Dialogues and Innovation Program

U.S. Mission to India · OFOP0002831

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Award Range

$150K$150K

Total Program Funding

$150K

Expected Awards

1

Deadline

July 6, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

U.S. Embassy India is funding one $150K grant for a 'U.S.-India Sports Technology Dialogues and Innovation Program' — connecting American sports technology companies/expertise with Indian sports innovation ecosystems. Think: workshops, hackathons, or showcases where U.S. sports tech (analytics, wearables, AI coaching, fan engagement platforms) is demonstrated to Indian sports organizations, startups, and universities.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits, educational institutions, or organizations in India with connections to both U.S. sports technology industry and Indian sports/startup ecosystems.

Who Should NOT Apply

For-profit sports tech companies (they're participants, not implementers), organizations outside India, groups without sports technology expertise, or anyone without U.S. tech industry connections.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Must facilitate U.S.-India sports technology dialogue and innovation
  • Must connect American sports tech with Indian sports ecosystem
  • Single award of $150K
  • Must operate in India
  • Must include technology showcases, dialogues, or innovation programs
  • No cost-sharing required

💡 GrantQuick Tip

A niche Embassy grant at the intersection of sports tech and U.S.-India commercial diplomacy. If you're a sports-focused incubator, university sports management program, or tech industry association in India with existing U.S. sports tech connections, this fits perfectly. The Embassy wants to showcase American innovation — bring in U.S. companies (Catapult, Zebra, Second Spectrum) and connect them with Indian sports organizations (IPL teams, Olympic federations, sports universities).

Competitiveness: Low — single award but very niche. Few organizations in India combine sports technology expertise with U.S. industry connections.

What This Grant Funds

The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi announces an open competition for organizations to implement the U.S. India Sports Technology Partnership Program. This initiative supports “Mission 500,” the mandate to double bilateral trade between the United States and India to $500 billion by 2030 and is designed to establish a disciplined commercial pipeline for American innovation. Through national dialogues, applied demonstrations, and targeted engagement activities held across multiple cities across India (including but not limited to New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Aizwal, Mumbai and Hyderabad) the program will connect Indian sports authorities, professional leagues, sports medicine institutions, and sports innovation stakeholders with U.S. experts, companies, and research institutions. The program supports U.S. foreign policy priorities to promote American innovation, expand international commercial opportunities for U.S. firms, and reinforce U.S. leadership in emerging technology sectors. Activities should leverage global sports milestones including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games as platforms to highlight American excellence in sports performance technology, data analytics, and sports medicine.

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Who Can Apply

Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/NGOs; Public and private educational institutions; For-profit organizations (only if allowed by appropriation : not for PD funds); Individuals; Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$150K
Maximum Award
$150K
Total Program Funding
$150K
Expected Number of Awards
1
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: June 18, 2026
Application Deadline: July 6, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

ND_GrantApplications@state.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov