RFP - Youth Co Lab National Innovation Challenge and Springboard Programme

Organization: UNDP

Application Deadline: 22-Aug-24 @ 08:00 AM (New York time)

Focus:

• Enhancing Access to Opportunities and Well-Being of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)

Key Objectives:

• Design and Implement the Youth Co
  2024-25 cycle, including the National Innovation Challenge and Dialogue.
• Support youth entrepreneurs through a hybrid incubation programme (National Springboard Programme).
• Facilitate a multi-stakeholder alliance for youth entrepreneurship.
• Lead Youth Co
  launch and finale event.

Scope of Work:

• Design and Implementation: Communications, outreach strategies, digital programme, and physical bootcamp.
• Outreach and Launch: Mobilize 150+ quality applications, prepare and amplify social media posts.
• National Springboard Programme: Assess needs of selected 35-40 entrepreneurs, plan and execute the programme.
• National Innovation Challenge and Dialogue: Conduct the 2-day event with workshops, networking, etc.
• Selection and Bootcamp: Select top 20 start-ups, plan and implement a 5-day physical bootcamp.
• Grant Management: Disburse grants to the top 6 teams.
• Knowledge Products: Prepare reports, videos, blogs, and MIS data.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Experience: At least 5 years of conducting nationwide and multi-state incubation programs for social entrepreneurship.
• Support: Demonstrated experience in supporting at least 15 startups or early-stage entrepreneurs, particularly those with disabilities.
• Network: Robust network of at least 10 organizational and institutional stakeholders in the youth social entrepreneurship space.
• Social Media Campaigns: At least 3 years of experience in hosting successful campaigns reaching up to 15,000 persons.

Application Process:

• Submit offers via the NextGenERP supplier portal: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org.
• For registration guidance, visit UNDP Procurement Resources for Bidders.

Additional Information:

• Link for Detailed RFP: UNDP Procurement Notice
• Join WhatsApp Group for Updates: WhatsApp Group

Important Dates:

• Deadline for Submission: 22-Aug-24 @ 08:00 AM (New York time)