Empire State Development #NY Ventures Impact Evaluation Study RFP

Independent Impact Evaluation Services for NY Ventures Programs

Empire State Development (ESD), New York State's economic development agency, is seeking qualified firms to conduct an independent impact evaluation of its NY Ventures programs. - Government Buyer: - Empire State Development (ESD), New York State Urban Development Corporation - Scope of Work: - Independent evaluation of four primary NY Ventures programs: - New York State Innovation Venture Capital Fund (NYSIVCF) - Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund (PSSF) - Emerging and Regional Manager Program Fund (ERMP) - Community and Regional Partner Fund (CRPF) - Includes legacy programs - Assess financial and catalytic impacts on New York's innovation ecosystem - Provide policy recommendations to enhance venture capital access for high-growth startups - Separate pricing required for each research objective - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with ISO 27001, 27005, 27035 information security standards - GDPR compliance if applicable - Adherence to New York State diversity and inclusion practices (MWBE and SDVOB participation) - Vendors must monitor third-party compliance, provide identity access management, and document certifications - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a services RFP for research and evaluation - Place of Performance: - Statewide across New York - Estimated contract duration is approximately one year, with potential for multiple firms to collaborate

Description

Empire State Development (ESD) of New York State is soliciting proposals from qualified research and program evaluation firms to conduct an independent impact evaluation study of its New York Ventures (NY Ventures) programs. The study aims to assess the financial and catalytic effects of NY Ventures on the state's innovation ecosystem, including advancing state innovation priorities and informing future program development. The evaluation will cover four primary NY Ventures programs and legacy programs, with a contract term estimated to be approximately one year. Proposals are due by April 3, 2026, and the study will involve collaboration with ESD and potentially multiple firms.

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