Pre-incubation program

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority

Published: Jun 16, 2026

Updated: Jun 21, 2026

Source: oman_tb

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the trade and industry and trade and industry sectors. Located in Oman, Middle East & North Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 30, 2026.

Published through Oman Tender Board, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the trade and industry sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This tender, originating from Oman, pertains to a 'Pre-incubation Program'. The contracting authority is seeking proposals for the development and delivery of a program designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs and startups. The program aims to nurture nascent business ideas, provide foundational business skills, and guide participants through the initial stages of business development before they enter formal incubation or acceleration phases. Typical components of such a program include workshops on business planning, market research, financial literacy, legal aspects of starting a business, and product development. It may also involve mentorship from experienced professionals, networking opportunities, and access to resources. Bidders will be expected to outline their program curriculum, delivery methods (online, in-person, hybrid), duration, and expected outcomes. The focus will be on the program's ability to effectively prepare startups for future growth and investment. Experience in entrepreneurship support, startup ecosystems, and program management will be key evaluation factors.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Oman Tender Board and was originally published on June 16, 2026. Last refreshed 5 days ago. Reference: 92317. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority has issued 114 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Industry & Manufacturing, Education & Training, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Oman. Notices are distributed via Oman Tender Board. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority in Oman. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Industry & Manufacturing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Oman. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Oman Tender Board to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 92317 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 30, 2026. You have 5 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.