When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 25, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 13, 2026.

It was issued by Washtenaw Community College. The work is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Entrepreneurship support or business development consultancy. Experience delivering accelerator, incubator, mentorship, or student entrepreneurship programs. Expertise in customer discovery, business model validation, and investment readiness. Capability in digital platforms, community outreach, event management, or entrepreneurial research. Established relationships with lenders, investors, capital providers, or economic development partners.

Entrepreneurship Center Services (Due August 25, 2026)

Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United StatesPosted: August 11, 2026Deadline: August 25, 2026

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SUMMARY

A two-year engagement is sought for entrepreneurship center services supporting early-stage entrepreneurs through education, coaching, customer discovery, funding access, and ecosystem partnerships. Vendors may provide business strategy, digital platforms, outreach, events, research, capital programs, or related services.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have proven experience in the proposed area(s)
Must have an understanding of community college populations and small business ecosystems
Must demonstrate competency and commitment to the WCC community and demographics
Must have the capacity to launch and support programming within the desired timeline
Must provide proof of insurance including Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions, and Worker's Compensation
Must be able to submit a W9 with a valid TIN upon request
Must agree to have Washtenaw Community College added as an additional insured
Suppliers working for a grant donor to the College are not eligible for award
Suppliers may not work with any EC participant for 6 months after their contract with WCC ends

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

RFP issued: July 30th, 2026

Deadline to submit questions: August 13th, 2026

College response to questions: August 18th, 2026

RFP due date: August 25th, 2026

Anticipated start date for deliverables: September 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 13, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Washtenaw Community College

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DESCRIPTION

The organization is seeking vendors to provide entrepreneurship center services that support education, mentorship, access to funding, and ecosystem connectivity. The services are intended to contribute to local economic development and student career readiness through structured entrepreneurship programs.

Programs should equip early-stage entrepreneurs with tools and frameworks to validate business ideas through direct customer engagement. Services may include helping participants identify customer segments, test assumptions, develop evidence-based business models, and refine customer discovery strategies through one-on-one coaching.

Vendors may support one or more areas, including business development strategy; digital tools and platforms such as CRM, learning management, booking, reporting, and websites; marketing and community outreach; event planning and management; entrepreneurial research and assessment; technology testing and validation; access to capital services or platforms; micro-loan program design and implementation; investment readiness programming; and partnerships with lenders or investor networks. The contract period will be two years. Questions are due by August 13, 2026, and proposals are due by August 25, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 25, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 13, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Washtenaw Community College. The work is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Entrepreneurship support or business development consultancy
Experience delivering accelerator, incubator, mentorship, or student entrepreneurship programs
Expertise in customer discovery, business model validation, and investment readiness
Capability in digital platforms, community outreach, event management, or entrepreneurial research
Established relationships with lenders, investors, capital providers, or economic development partners

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