Founder & Startup Support Programme

Details

RFx ID :	33075701
Tender Name :	Founder & Startup Support Programme
Reference # :	96150
Open Date :	Q4 2025
Indicative RFx Release Date  :	Q1 2026  [?]
Tender Type :	Future Procurement Opportunity (FPO)
Project Status :	Awaiting approval  [?]
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	86000000 - Education and Training Services
Regions:	Auckland Bay of Plenty Canterbury Chatham Islands Gisborne Hawke's Bay Manawatu-Wanganui Marlborough Nelson Northland Otago Southland Taranaki Tasman Waikato Wellington West Coast
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Karan Kumar MBIEtenders@mbie.govt.nz N/A

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is planning a tender opportunity to refresh a panel of providers to deliver the Founder & Startup Support Programme (FSSP). This programme's objective is to build startup founder capability and grow high-potential startups, leading to an increase in the quality and scale of New Zealand’s startup ecosystem.
The indicative release date for the Request for Tender is in early 2026.

This is an early notice only — no action is required at this stage.
We will not be answering any questions about this Future Procurement Opportunity prior to RFx release on GETS.