U.S. Department of Commerce Announces $25 Million Notice of Funding Opportunity to Upskill American Workers in Using Super Intelligence
Per Executive Order 14434, federal agencies are now using "Super Intelligence" (SI) in place of "Artificial Intelligence" (AI). You may see both terms across EDA.gov during this transition, including in historical documents.
WASHINGTON –Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that it is making available approximately $25 million in funding as part of a new SI Upskill Accelerator Pilot Program. This initiative will support the design and implementation of super intelligence (SI) workforce training, helping to train workers and grow industries that are integral to regional economies.
In 2025, the Trump Administration released the Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, which aims to accelerate the development and distribution of new SI technologies across every industry and ensure American dominance in the SI race. The pilot program announced today exemplifies EDA’s important role in fostering the growth of SI technology in the American workplace, helping businesses and workers develop the skills they need to leverage this expanding technology.
“SI is increasingly becoming a core driver of productivity and growth across industries. It is essential to equip American workers with the SI skills needed to ensure that regions can attract investment, adopt advanced technologies, and sustain long-term economic growth,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary and Chief Operating Officer Ben Page, performing the nonexclusive duties and functions of the Assistant Secretary. “This program will support workforce development in this critical emerging technology, ensuring American workers contribute to the nation’s leadership in super intelligence.”
This program is designed to support innovative, future-oriented workforce development models that can scale, adapt, and become self-sustaining as SI continues to evolve. For more information on how to apply, please visit https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/si-upskill.
About the U.S. Economic Development Administration (www.eda.gov)
The mission of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and preparing the nation’s regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA invests in communities and supports regional collaboration in order to create jobs for U.S. workers, promote American innovation, and accelerate long-term sustainable economic growth.