STRATA Act of 2026

(a) Establishment. The Secretary shall establish and maintain a publicly accessible digital platform to facilitate participation by United States entities in activities carried out under the program.

(b) Purpose. The platform shall—

(1) serve as a centralized clearinghouse of opportunities for participation in the program, including solicitations, funding opportunities, pilot projects, and collaborative research initiatives;

(2) provide a list of priority capability gaps, technical challenges, and needs identified under paragraph (1);

(3) enable United States entities, including early-stage companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, venture-backed firms, research institutions, and consortia, to identify, apply for, and propose participation in such opportunities for participation; and

(4) support the submission of both solicited and unsolicited project proposals on a rolling basis.

(c) Startup and emerging technology engagement. In carrying out this section, the Secretary should—

(1) ensure that early-stage and venture-backed companies are actively considered for participation in partnerships and funding opportunities;

(2) develop mechanisms, as appropriate, to facilitate matchmaking between United States entities and partner country stakeholders, including industry, research institutions, and government entities;

(3) coordinate, as appropriate, with private sector investors, accelerators, and innovation hubs to increase awareness of opportunities under the program; and

(4) as appropriate, consult with—

(A) the Foreign and Commercial Service;

(B) the United States Trade and Development Agency; and

(C) the Deal Team Initiative.