Empire State Development #Quantum Technology Commercialization Hubs, RFP

Establishment of Quantum Technology Commercialization Hubs in New York State

Empire State Development (ESD), New York's economic development agency, is seeking up to four qualified nonprofit organizations to establish Quantum Technology Commercialization Hubs across the state. - Government Buyer: - Empire State Development (ESD), State of New York - Scope of Work: - Establish and operate physical hubs for quantum technology commercialization - Build or expand facilities with labs, equipment, and collaboration spaces - Provide shared access to regional partners and specialize in one quantum area while supporting others - Support commercialization of quantum research, including validation, prototyping, proof-of-concept, and pilot demonstrations - Incubate and accelerate quantum startups, connecting founders with experts, advisors, investors, and mentors - Foster industry partnerships and facilitate collaborative pilot projects - Coordinate activities across a statewide network of hubs and participate in federal solicitations - Track and report commercialization outcomes, including startups supported and economic impact - Funding: - Up to $15 million per hub (total $60 million for up to four hubs) - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations - Emphasis on MWBE (30%) and SDVOB (6%) participation goals - Statewide coordination and collaboration required - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or product quantities identified; focus is on services and infrastructure - Attachments include IT security requirements, diversity practices questionnaire, and reporting obligations.

Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for the development of quantum technology commercialization hubs across the state of New York. The solicitation aims to foster the advancement and commercialization of quantum technologies. Multiple appendices and addenda are provided to support prospective bidders, including IT security briefs, diversity practices questionnaires, and revised schedules. The opportunity is statewide and was posted on August 12, 2026.

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