On September 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of State officially launched the “Foundry Academy” as part of the “Silicon Valley and Peace” initiative, aimed at strengthening talent development in the manufacturing industry. The academy is supported by universities such as Stanford University, Arizona State University, and Georgia Institute of Technology. It provides training and educational services to executives of manufacturing companies from countries covered by the “Silicon Valley and Peace” initiative, with the goal of helping to rebuild America’s manufacturing sector.
The U.S. Department of State will officially launch the “Foundry Academy” on September 3rd, aiming to strengthen talent development in the manufacturing industry. This academy is part of the U.S. Department of State’s national program initiated under the “Silicon Valley to Peace” initiative. It is supported by universities such as Stanford University, Arizona State University, and Georgia Institute of Technology. The academy provides training and instruction for executives of manufacturing companies from countries within the scope of the “Silicon Valley to Peace” initiative, with the goal of rebuilding America’s manufacturing industry.