What is the 30-Day Certification Accelerator Program?
The INPACT Initiative’s 30-Day Certification Accelerator Program (30CAP) is an intensive, hands-on, cohort-style program designed to fast-track small businesses through the certification process and into corporate contract opportunities with Indiana buyers. This no-cost program provides virtual technical assistance, advising, and preparation tools to small businesses, offering them step-by-step instruction to apply for first-time certification through the Indiana Department of Administration. Through a structured timeline that expedites the certification application process, expert coaching, and monitored progress, the 30CAP aims to shorten the distance between corporate buyers and the small business suppliers that offer the valuable goods and services they need most – helping to foster economic growth opportunities for all levels of Hoosier businesses.
The 30-Day Certification Accelerator Program is made possible in partnership with Queen City Women in Business/ProcuraFind (QCWIB). ProcuraFind is a membership-based, supplier sourcing and development platform, and the fastest-growing online development community – responsible for connecting communities of minority business enterprises to major corporations nationwide.
What are the eligibility requirements to apply and get connected to a buyer?
This program is designed to increase participation and utilization of small business suppliers (tier 2 subcontractors) in upcoming corporate contract opportunities with the below buyers. These buyers, or Corporate Stakeholders (CS’s) have pre-defined the target industries and capabilities they are seeking in potential suppliers who are ALSO eligible to be IDOA certified.
Supplier applicants to the 30CAP MUST be in business at least TWO (2) years AND be eligible to be certified as an MBE, MWBE, WBE, or IVOSB with the Indiana Department of Administration.
- Check your eligibility to be IDOA certified here.
- Suppliers with existing, active IDOA certifications are NOT eligible to apply to this program.
- Suppliers with existing, active certifications from OTHER agencies ARE eligible to apply.
Supplier applicants MUST be able to commit to the 30-day accelerator program schedule (see next section below.)
Up to 50 applicants that match the target industries specified by our Corporate Stakeholders will be accepted into this program. To see our current target industries, please click the link here.
Who is instructing the cohort and how is it structured?
The cohort will be facilitated by a 3-person team of expert QCWIB/ProcuraFind instructors. Selected applicants will have direct access to the knowledge and expertise of these globally accredited trainers and certified supplier consultants, responsible for helping business owners secure over $2.2 million in contracts.
Online Applications: Opening Soon
Online applications to this program will open shortly! Please provide your contact information here to be notified of when the application is open.
30-Day Accelerator Virtual Cohort Sessions: Day 0 to 30
The cohort will begin with a 2-day virtual Kickoff Training on Monday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 17 from 10:00am to 12:30pm ET. Applicants MUST attend both days of Kickoff Training in order to participate in the remainder of the cohort. Virtual, 30-minute accelerator sessions will then be held DAILY, Monday through Thursday beginning on Wednesday, June 18 from 10:00am to 10:30am.
Certification Application Submission: Day 30
On or before July 18, cohort participants will be required to submit their IDOA certification application for processing, and their business information will be given directly to Corporate Stakeholders as a “certification pending” supplier.
Self-Paced Supplier Readiness Training Modules: Day 30 to 60
While waiting for their application to be approved, participants will complete a series of exclusive, virtual, supplier readiness training modules, ensuring they are ready to compete for opportunities available with 30CAP Corporate Stakeholders and other potential corporate buyers. This will also include a virtual supplier readiness training on Tuesday, July 22 from 10:00am to 1:00pmET
Certification Approval and Matchmaking Event: Post Certification Approval
Businesses that successfully complete supplier readiness training and are approved for certification will be invited to a supplier matchmaking event on Tuesday, August 12. At the matchmaking event, suppliers will have access to market their certifications and capabilities to the Corporate Stakeholder’s purchasing and procurement teams.
What if my business is not within the target industries or I’m not eligible to be IDOA certified?
This program will conclude with a public buyer-supplier matchmaking event in August 2025, open to all eligible small businesses (regardless of their participation in this program.) If you’re still interested in participating in the matchmaker event, please provide your contact information here
What if I have questions?
Feel free to email info@inpact.iedc.in.gov for questions on the program or the application process. We would be happy to help!
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