[RFP] JETRO Global Growth for Climate Tech Project 2023

GENERAL

1.      Subject: JETRO Global Growth for Climate Tech Project

2.      Term of contract- The contract start date (around 9/1/2023) to March 15th, 2024

3.      Closing date for Application- 5:00 pm (PST) on August 31st, 2023

4.      Contents of Contract- As indicated in Application Guidelines (Attachment 1)

 

INSTRUCTION TO APPLICANTS

 

1. Qualification requirements

1.      Prospective candidate(s) engaged in the project must satisfy the conditions stated in the Application Guidelines. (Attachment 1)

2.      NOT under the circumstances of being denied participation due to unethical and/or unlawful activities by either JETRO or Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) from previous procurement offerings.

 

2. Preparation of Application

No oral, telephone, or facsimile will be accepted. All costs of preparation shall be borne by the Applicants.

In addition, the proposal document or presentation submitted by the applicant should include the following:

 

1.      Project Implementation

²  Implementation Structure

(Arrangement of personnel in charge / each responsibility)

²  Operating Procedure, Method, Proposal on how to complete all the tasks of the project in an effective manner and enhance project outcome

²  Proposals for the meetup session to build relationships between the mentors and startups and to select the startups who are eligible for further support

²  Suggestions for climate tech conferences and events that would be beneficial for startups to attend during their in-person travel schedule.

²  System or platform for tracking mentoring hours and business appointments.

-         System may be internal, an outside App, SaaS, or other type of communication suggested.

-         ex: E-mentor, Mighty Network, Slack, Accelerator App. etc.

 

2.      Experience and Capabilities of the Organization

²  Experience with Similar Projects

²  System to Manage Personal/Confidential Information

²  Networking and information gathering skills to enhance project outcome

 

3.      Project Implementation Skills of Assigned Personnel

²  Mentor network list

²  Profiles of each project personnel

²  Climate tech Expertise

Upon submission, the applicant agrees to having received, viewed, and accepted the prices outlined in the Cost Guide (see attachment 2)

3. Delivery of Application

All Application forms (see below) shall be sent to the following address by

5:00 pm (PST) on August 31st, 2023

 

Required to submit:

Proposal document or PowerPoint presentation.

 

Attn: Mr. Will Ferguson, Mr. Ken Yoshida

E-mail: will_ferguson@jetro.go.jp, ken_yoshida@jetro.go.jp, startup2@jetro.go.jp

Address: JETRO San Francisco 575 Market St #2400, San Francisco, CA 94105

 

4. Language of Application

English

 

5. Evaluation of Application

Screening of Application documents by JETRO San Francisco

 

6. Announcement of Tender

Tender will be announced to bidders by email. Given the nature of the bidding process, JETRO will refrain from providing feedback on the results.

 

7. Contact:

Attn: Mr. Will Ferguson

E-mail: will_ferguson@jetro.go.jp

Address: JETRO San Francisco 575 Market St #2400, San Francisco, CA 94105

APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1: Application Guideline (Word)

Attachment 2: Cost Guide for Global Growth for Climate Tech Project (Excel)