RFP 2023 - 963 IncubateNorth Business Development Contractor

Solicitation number 2023 - 963

Publication date

Closing date and time 2023/12/18 14:00 EST

Last amendment date


    Description
    Yukon University’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) seeks one (1) to three (3) contractors to support the IncubateNorth business incubation and acceleration program throughout 2024, with anticipated extension to June 2027. 
    Businesses participating in the IncubateNorth program have demonstrated traction via initial sales and are looking to scale and grow. They are at a critical juncture in their businesses’ growth and need assistance developing business strategy, systems, and processes, including – but not limited to – accounting and finance, sales and marketing, human resources (e.g. talent recruitment and retention), company culture, leadership development, navigating permitting and regulatory processes, establishing new markets or franchise locations, and more.
    Each successful contractor(s) will provide business advisory services to a roster of four to twelve businesses enrolled in the IncubateNorth program. Proponents should demonstrate experience scaling, growing, and exiting startup businesses as an advisor, investor, or part of the founding team. The successful contractor(s) will work closely with I&E staff and should demonstrate good project management skills and client liaison relationships. 

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      Contract duration

      The estimated contract period will be 6 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2024/01/03.

      Trade agreements

      • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
      • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
      Contact information

      Contracting organization

      Organization
      Yukon University
      Address
      500 University Drive, PO Box 2799
      Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A5K4
      Canada
      Contracting authority
      Kim Walchuk
      Phone
      (867) 335-6598
      Email
      Kim.Walchuk@yukonu.ca
      Address
      8673356598
      Bidding details

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      Summary information

      Language(s)
      English
      Contract duration
      6 month(s)
      Procurement method
      Competitive – Open Bidding