Technology-Based Business Development Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
VerifiedCONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Questions Due Date: July 31st, 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline: August 17th, 2026
Initial Period of Performance Start Date: September 1st, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Department Of Economic & Community Development
DESCRIPTION
The procuring organization seeks a vendor to provide technology-based business development services through management grants supporting technology centers that assist with the early-stage development of technology-based businesses.
The services will also support management or program activities at the centers for tenants and affiliate members. Strategies should focus on creating and retaining start-up technology businesses, introducing services available to center tenants and affiliates, and improving those services.
All questions must be submitted no later than July 31, 2026. Proposals are due August 17, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- This RFP closed on August 17, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $178,838.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Department Of Economic & Community Development. The work is located in Maine, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Business development or management consulting firm with experience supporting technology-based start-ups
- Organization experienced in administering grants or programs for technology centers and incubators
- Proven ability to deliver services to business tenants, affiliates, and early-stage companies
- Strong capabilities in start-up creation, retention, and program service improvement
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