Specifications include, but are not limited to: The project should provide 6-8 Utah companies in the SBIR/STTR pipeline with an 8-week commercialization program that will prepare them to succeed. The selected vendor should provide the overall goals and vision of their program and provide an evaluation that the companies are better prepared to translate their technologies to the market. Contractor will need to provide the following: Program will need to be run from start to finish by contractor. This includes but is not limited to: Assess companies and decide who will attend. Method for selection of companies to complete cohort including gathering and evaluating applications. Utah Innovation Center has final approval of all companies selected. Any requirements deemed necessary for successful completion by small business. Program planning, structure, content and execution of cohort. Provide an 8-week schedule of commercialization training topics/segments. Provide a plan for working with companies on engagement and attendance. Suggest commitment statement from companies up front acknowledging costs and resources of cohort and time commitment required.
