Entrepreneurship Accelerator & Business Training Program Services

Texas Southern University is inviting qualified firms to design and deliver a comprehensive entrepreneurship accelerator and business training program aimed at empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, and early-stage businesses. The program must be structured to enhance participants’ business acumen, leadership capabilities, operational efficiency, and long-term viability, with a focus on serving both university students and local community-based entrepreneurs through cohort-based delivery. Proposals must include detailed plans for program duration, cohort size, curriculum content, participant support systems, mentorship frameworks, performance metrics, and a clear implementation timeline. The selected contractor will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the program—from development and implementation to ongoing management and evaluation—ensuring alignment with the University’s goals of fostering economic development and entrepreneurial growth in underserved communities. The solicitation, identified by number 717-26-764 and posted on July 23, 2026, requires responses by August 11, 2026, and is managed by the University’s point of contact, Sceffers Ward, reachable via email or phone. The program will be implemented in Texas, with no specific city designated, and is intended to serve a diverse range of participants across the university and surrounding areas. Proposals must clearly justify why the proposed model is suited to meet the University’s objectives, with emphasis on scalability, inclusivity, and measurable impact. The initiative is part of a broader effort to build a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem linked to Texas Southern University’s mission of community engagement and educational advancement.