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Program Implementation for Jordanian Entrepreneurs' U.S. Market Engagement (SUMMIT)

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Embassy in Amman seeks a partner to implement the Strengthening U.S. Market Mastery and Investment Ties (SUMMIT) program for Jordanian entrepreneurs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Amman, Public Diplomacy Section - Program Overview: - Cooperative agreement to design and deliver a two-phase program for 15 Jordan-based entrepreneurs in high-impact sectors - Phase 1: 10-week training on U.S. market entry strategies, business practices, partnership development, and commercial readiness - Phase 2: 3-week U.S. investment promotion visit for 5 selected entrepreneurs, including participation in the SelectUSA Investment Summit and related tech events - Key Sponsors and Programs: - SelectUSA and the U.S. Department of Commerce are highlighted as central to the program's U.S. engagement activities - Eligibility and Funding: - Eligible applicants: Not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, educational institutions, and civil society/non-governmental organizations from the U.S. and Jordan - For-profit entities are not eligible - Funding available: $200,000 to $500,000 (total funding $500,000) - Notable Requirements: - Substantial involvement from the U.S. Embassy throughout the project - Focus on building commercial readiness and U.S. market entry for Jordanian entrepreneurs - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is for program implementation services only - No products are being procured; all requested items are services related to training and program delivery

Description

The U.S. Embassy Amman, U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition to implement a program aimed at strengthening the capacity of Jordanian entrepreneurs to invest in the U.S. market through SelectUSA programs, including the SelectUSA Investment Summit, SelectUSA Tech, and Select Global Women in Tech. The program will develop a cohort of 15 Jordan-based entrepreneurs in U.S. priority sectors through a two-phase readiness program: a 10-week training phase to improve engagement with U.S. markets and a three-week investment promotion visit to the U.S. for five selected entrepreneurs to participate in the 2027 SelectUSA Investment Summit and related events. Participants will gain tools, knowledge, and networks to attract customers, establish a U.S. presence, develop partnerships, and explore business opportunities, supporting U.S. economic leadership and long-term commercial ties between the U.S. and Jordan.

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