[RFP] J-StarX Global Growth for Climate Tech Project 2024

May 10, 2024

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.      Subject: J-StarX Global Growth for Climate Tech Project 2024

2.      Term of contract: the contract start date to Mar 14, 2025

3.      Closing date for Application: 12:00PM (PDT) on May 23, 2024

4.      Content of Contract: As indicated in Application Guidelines (Attachment 1)


INSTRUCTIONS 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 

・Implementation Structure 

(Arrangement of personnel in charge / each responsibility) 

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

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

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

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

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

2. Experience and Capabilities of the Organization 

・Experience with Similar Projects 

・System to Manage Personal/Confidential Information 

・Networking and information gathering skills to enhance project outcome 

3. Project Implementation Skills of Assigned Personnel 

・Mentor network list 

・Profiles of each project personnel 

・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 e-mail address by 12:00PM (PDT) on May 23, 2024


Required to submit:

Proposal document or PowerPoint presentation. 

 

Attn: Ken Yoshida, Will Ferguson

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


4. Language of Application:

English

 

5. Evaluation of Application:

1st evaluation

Screening of Application documents by JETRO San Francisco

 

2nd evaluation

Presentation at JETRO San Francisco, or virtually. Interviews will be conducted on May 23 or May 28, 2024 from 4 to 6 pm (PDT).

(The detailed schedule for the presentation will be notified to the companies who pass the 1st evaluation)

 

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: Ken Yoshida, Will Ferguson

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

 

 

APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS 

Attachment 1: Application Guideline ＜Word＞ (32KB) 

Attachment 2: Cost Guide for J-StarX Global Growth for Climate Tech Project ＜Excel＞ (20KB)