Answers to Questions for the Startup Training Services RFP updated September 2nd 2021.
Startup Training Services RFP Q&A’s
US Ignite announces a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for training services that are designed for startup companies and entrepreneurs focused on developing smart city products and services. These training services may be provided to future US Ignite partners selected through reverse pitch, hackathon, or other prize competition within the smart city high-tech sector in Salt Lake City.
Qualified firms that can provide accelerator training services for startups/entrepreneurs as described above should submit a proposal by September 3rd, 2021 8:00 pm Eastern Time.
US Ignite expects to contract for training services that run in ten-week sessions with cohorts of between five and seven startup teams each as part of a program than runs annually for three years. Recognizing that there may be multiple potential processes and solutions that address one or more of the goals outlined above, US Ignite is open to suggestions of models that include partnerships among submitters.
The major RFP goals:
Responses to this RFP will assist US Ignite in determining levels of interest and technical capabilities within the startup/entrepreneur training and accelerator/incubator communities to provide the required training services. In addition, this information will be used to assist US Ignite in establishing a basis for developing any subsequent potential subcontract.
Documents for this RFP:
All proposals must be received by September 3rd, 2021 8:00 pm Eastern. Please refer to the RFP Document for additional details on response submission.
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Answers to Questions for the Startup Training Services RFP updated September 2nd 2021.