FAQs
Find answers to common questions about the American AI Exports Program.
What is a full-stack AI technology package?
A full-stack AI technology package combines every layer needed to deliver a complete AI solution to a foreign buyer: AI-optimized hardware, data pipelines and labeling systems, AI models and systems, security and cybersecurity measures, and the AI applications themselves.
How are American AI Exports Program entities organized?
U.S. companies form industry-led consortia. A consortium may be a standing “pre-set” team that offers a complete technology stack to foreign markets on an ongoing basis, or an “on-demand” team formed in direct response to a specific, identified export opportunity.
What is an anchor member?
An anchor member is the company that organizes and leads a consortium — assembling the participating members and submitting the proposal on the consortium’s behalf.
What is the timeline for proposals to be submitted and processed?
This call for proposals opens on April 1, 2026 and proposals will be accepted until 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on June 30, 2026. The Department will consider proposals on a rolling basis for inclusion in the Program. For all proposals, the Department intends to complete an initial completeness review within 14 business days of receipt. Once a proposal is deemed complete, the Department intends to issue a designation decision within 60 calendar days. Proposers of selected packages will receive written notice of designation and next-step guidance on engaging with the Department of Commerce. Proposers of packages that are not selected will receive notice of non-selection and may resubmit revised proposals with a concise explanation of material changes.
What support does the federal government provide to industry-led consortia?
Designation under the Program is intended to place a package on the United States Government-supported menu of standing American AI packages that may be promoted to foreign buyers and visible to the public. If designated, a package will receive one or more of the following, when in the U.S. interest as determined by U.S. government officials:
• Priority government-to-government engagement, including introductions to foreign counterparts and support for appropriate advocacy in connection with specific opportunities;
• Opportunities to be presented at or through Program activities and events;
• Priority consideration for transaction-specific export-control engagement, including prioritized review processes for linked license applications as permitted by law and agency procedure; and
• Priority routing for available Federal financing referrals and interagency coordination, where requested, subject to each agency’s independent statutory authorities, underwriting standards, and Program requirements.
Does the “anchor member” need to provide written verification that members of its consortia consent to be in the consortia?
We expect that there will be agreements in place regarding members’ participation in a consortium. We encourage anchor members to include in their proposals a description of such agreements or other evidence of such agreements.
How can I reach an American AI Exports Program team member with further questions?
Please email info@AIexports.gov and a member of the American AI Exports Team will reply as soon as possible.
