Entrepreneurship Accelerator & Business Training Program Services

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Jul 23, 2026
Due:	Aug 11, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Texas
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services U - Education and Training Services
Solicitation No:	717-26-764
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Solicitation ID:

717-26-764

Status:

Posted

Contact Name:

Sceffers Ward

Contact Number:

(713) 313-7887

Contact Email:

wardsv@tsu.edu

Response Due Date:

8/11/2026

Response Due Time:

11:00 AM

Agency/Texas SmartBuy Member Number:

717

Posting Requirement:

14+ Days for Entire Solicitation Package

State Agency Procurement Certification:

CTCD

Solicitation Posting Date:

7/23/2026

Last Modified:

7/23/2026 5:14 pm

Class/Item Code:

92441-Instructor-Led, Classroom Training (Non-Technical);
91838-Education And Training Consulting;

Solicitation Description:

Texas Southern University (University) seeks proposals from qualified firms to design, develop, implement, manage, and evaluate an entrepreneurship accelerator and business training program that supports aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, and early-stage businesses.

The selected Contractor shall provide astructured entrepreneurship development program designed to strengthenparticipants' business knowledge, leadership skills, operational readiness, andlong-term business sustainability. Respondentsshall propose an accelerator model that includes a recommended programduration, cohort size, curriculum, participant support strategy, mentorshipmodel, performance metrics, and implementation schedule. Respondents shouldexplain why their proposed approach is appropriate for achieving theUniversity's objectives.

The University anticipates serving both Texas SouthernUniversity students and community-based entrepreneurs through cohort-basedprogramming.

Entrepreneurship Accelerator & Business Training Program Services

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