(a) The office shall issue a request for proposals for the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub Program. (b) An applicantâs proposal shall include, but shall not be limited to, all of the following information: (1) A statement of purpose. (2) A signed statement of cooperation and a description of the roles and relationships of each entity involved in the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub. (3) A designated Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub director who will be responsible for statewide program oversight and coordination of statewide activities, convening of statewide partners, and engagement of regional Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub designees. (4) Identification of one Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub per Community Economic Resilience Fund region, where applicable. (5) A clearly stated regional Accelerate California Hub designee to coordinate Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub activities within its respective service area. (6) A clearly identified location with an explanation as to how the location is central to the potential client base. (7) Clearly identified benchmarks or milestones with approximate dates as to when they will be achieved. (8) A complete budget including a description of secured funds with proof, pending funds, and potential future funding sources. (9) A list and brief description of local and regional incentives and support programming that aligns with the objectives of the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub program and the applicantâs proposal and focus area. (10) A clearly articulated commercial market focus and plan. (11) A clearly articulated Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub management structure and plan that may include a description of the capabilities, qualifications, and experience of the proposed management team, team leaders, or key personnel who are critical to achieving the proposed objectives. (12) A list of Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub assets and resources. (13) A clearly articulated focus area of the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub including underserved geographic areas, industry sectors, and business owners, or other targeted areas for development and growth that will be served by grant funds. (14) A list of specific resources available to support and guide startup companies in Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub industry sectors. (15) A clearly articulated list of goals to be achieved with the certification of the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub. (16) Expectations for job development and business creation, growth, and expansion. (17) Defined performance standards agreed upon by the partners involved in the development of the application for an Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub. This shall include how the hub will identify and support the selected underserved geographic areas and underserved business owners. (18) Evaluation procedures that will be used to measure the level of achievement for each stated goal. (19) A plan for sustainability that includes an extension of the program beyond the initial four years. (20) Organizational experience including capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques, unusual resources, or unique combinations of these that are integral factors for achieving the proposed objectives. (21) Demonstrated experience in developing innovation programming, such as technology transfer and commercialization programs in partnership with industry, university, or federal partners. (22) Demonstrated experience with intellectual property management and licensing. (23) Evidence of community engagement and established partnerships in the proposed region. (24) A clearly articulated plan to outreach to the designated underserved geographic regions and underserved business owners. (25) A list of small business technical assistance grantees, as described in Article 7 (commencing with
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