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# 											Opportunities									

Office of Global Partnerships

## POD Opportunities 

The Office of Global Partnerships routinely recruits U.S.-based participants to partake in Partnership Opportunity Delegations. These highly curated, multi-day agendas of bilateral meetings, roundtables, and private networking events explore areas for meaningful collaboration and partnerships to advance priorities in specific sectors and policy areas. 

POD participants may include a diverse range of companies, start-ups, academia, financial institutions, philanthropic organizations, not-for-profits, diasporans, ecosystem developers, and other USG partners. PODs are not trade delegations, though commercial opportunities are part of the broader scope. Travel and hospitality expenses for POD participants are typically born by the individual/organization, not by the Department of State. 

All upcoming calls for POD delegates are posted on this page and our Linked In page. 

### Partnership Opportunity Delegation (POD) on Space Tech, an Economic Force Multiplier

**Muscat, Oman****August 12-14, 2024**

This Partnership Opportunity Delegation (POD) to Muscat, Oman, will explore the theme “Space Tech, an Economic Force Multiplier” to create business-government and business-business partnerships in Oman’s growing space sector. The POD will engage a diverse array of innovative space technology companies and research institutions from the United States and Oman.

With Oman’s ambitious Space Policy 2023-2033, the country aims to establish itself as a key player in the global space economy by developing its space capabilities, fostering international cooperation, and promoting scientific research and education. The Omani space program’s goals include launching satellites, enhancing space capabilities within existing industry, and supporting space-based applications that address both regional and global challenges.

The Omani space sector offers numerous opportunities for U.S. companies and institutions, especially in areas such as satellite technology, downstream space sector service applications, and space-related infrastructure. U.S. startups and scale-ups in the space industry will meet with U.S. Embassy officials and Oman American Business Council to learn about the opportunities and challenges related to investment capital, commercialization, talent acquisition, and workforce development. This POD seeks to create and nurture partnerships at an early stage, ensuring that these collaborations involve engagement with diverse and underrepresented founders.

### Partnership Opportunity Delegation (POD) on a Sustainable Green Transition

**Thessaloniki, Greece****September 3-5, 2024**

This Partnership Opportunity Delegation (POD) to Thessaloniki, Greece, will explore the theme “A Sustainable Green Transition” to create partnerships between businesses, government, and academia in renewable energy, sustainable technologies, and workforce redevelopment. The POD will engage an inclusive, diverse set of interlocutors to explore possible partnerships that can leverage Greece and the EU’s significant commitment to investing in the region’s success.

Greece is becoming a global leader in green technology and sustainable energy transitions. As Greece moves away from coal, Northeastern Greece, including Kozani, is set to become a hub for innovation in renewable energy, supported by substantial EU investments and a strategic focus on sustainability. This transition could significantly boost Greece’s economy, positioning it as a leader in green technology by the end of the decade. The EU’s Just Transition Fund has allocated €1.6 billion to support Greece, primarily benefiting Northeast Greece, ensuring substantial financial backing for transformation projects.

The POD will address the challenges of a changing local economy by developing a skilled workforce, modernizing infrastructure, and ensuring policies that maximize equitable economic benefits across the board, promoting inclusive growth and sustainable development in the region.

To express interest in joining this POD, contact us. 

## Funding Opportunities 

The Office of Global Partnerships utilizes Foreign Assistance funding to compliment- or directly support- public- private partnerships. All opportunities for these grants or cooperative agreements are posted on Grants.gov, this page, and our Linked In page. 

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