Technology Driven Marketing Intelligence & Tech Scouting

Background
The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), a state agency under the Department of Business Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT), is seeking a contractor to provide Technology Driven Marketing Intelligence (TDMI) and Tech Scouting services. HTDC's mission is to support and grow the tech and innovation community in Hawaii, specifically targeting the University of Hawaii and successful Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) firms.

Work Details
The contractor will conduct a Technology Driven Market Intelligence project for one selected SBIR firm and assist the University of Hawaii's tech transfer team with assessment reports for six designated technologies. The services include:

1) Preparing assessment reports for six technologies, which will involve inventor interviews, technology overviews, commercial potential recommendations, intellectual property status, market analysis, and summaries of inventors and business strategies.

2) Conducting an in-depth market assessment for one technology selected by UH OIC, including secondary research and primary interviews.

3) Executing a Technology-Driven Market Intelligence project for an HTDC client that involves needs assessments, secondary and primary research across multiple markets, interim touchpoints for feedback, SWOT analysis, and final reporting in PowerPoint format.

4) Delivering a final report summarizing all findings and recommendations in PDF format.

Period of Performance
The contract is set to start immediately upon award with an end date of September 29, 2025.

Place of Performance
Services will be performed in Hawaii as specified by the HTDC and University of Hawaii.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience by completing at least five similar TDMI and Tech Scouting projects. They should have expertise in technology-driven market intelligence research, technology scouting for advanced manufacturing, and experience working with Hawaii companies. Compliance with state procurement requirements including HCE Compliance is mandatory.