New York City Economic Development Corporation

The buyer seeks to launch the NYC AI Nexus program to advance New York City's position as a global leader in applied AI. The program aims to foster new AI business creation, drive AI adoption across key NYC industries, and develop a diverse AI-ready workforce. The buyer will provide up to $3 million in funding over 3 years to support venture creation, industry connections, and ecosystem building activities focused on applied AI solutions.

• 1/31/2025 - RFP Release Date
• 2/26/2025 - RFP Informational Meeting
• 3/5/2025 - Question Submission Deadline
• 3/12/2025 - Question Posting Deadline
• 4/2/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Proven experience facilitating creation and growth of early-stage startups
• Experience providing technology advisory and digital transformation services
• Strong track record of outcomes with similar AI/startup programs

• Design and launch venture creation and growth program for AI startups
• Develop industry connection services to facilitate AI adoption
• Secure partnerships with businesses in key NYC industry sectors
• Host events and programming to foster AI ecosystem collaboration
• Provide mentorship and resources to participating AI startups
• Facilitate introductions between AI startups and potential industry adopters
• Track and report on program outcomes and metrics
• Ensure program sustainability beyond initial funding period
• Focus on applied AI solutions for real-world business problems
• Target 3-5 key NYC industry sectors for AI adoption efforts