RFP43 - EIR-26

The University of Louisville is seeking Entrepreneur‑in‑Residence (EIR) professionals to accelerate commercialization of university‑based innovations through mentorship, commercialization planning, and investor networking. The award will be a Personal Services Contract with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week and bi‑monthly in‑person meetings, running from 12 Sept 2025 to 30 Jun 2026. Evaluation heavily favors vendor experience (60 % weighting) with cost and timeframe each at 20 %. The solicitation does not set a ceiling amount; vendors propose their own fee structure and must comply with Kentucky residency and foreign‑entity registration requirements. Two vendors—ApiCulture Medical Solutions and Liverpool Lane LLC—have been identified for award.