Request for Proposals – Extended deadline: Feasibility Study and Roadmap for the Establishment of a Crowdfunding Platform in BiH (CLOSED)

(RFP-2023-03) for the Development of a Feasibility Study and Roadmap for the Establishment of the Crowdfunding/Crowdlending Platform

Financial Markets International Inc. is soliciting proposals from qualified service providers for the development of a Feasibility Study and Roadmap for the Establishment of the Crowdfunding/Crowdlending Platform in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The purpose of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to support Project objectives related to Expanding access to new and existing financial instruments that enable the flow of private capital to MSMEs and startups operating in BiH.

The Diaspora Invest Project is seeking proposals that clearly demonstrate: (i) technical competence in the areas described in the scope of work, (ii) a proven track record and experience in providing regulatory and institutional assessments, (iii) in-depth understanding of crowdfunding/crowd-investing business models, (iv) knowledge of international standards and best practices in early-stage financing and innovation ecosystems.

All qualifying service providers are invited to submit offers under this announcement. The RFP document with detailed information about the application process is available at: here.

• Contracting Entity: USAID Diaspora Invest Project, Marsala Tita 28, 71000 Sarajevo, BiH
• Funded by: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under Contract Number 72016822C00001 with Financial Markets International, Inc.
• Issuance Date: 15 February 2023
• Closing Date/Time for Submission of Proposals: The deadline for submitting applications under this solicitation is extended to 17 March 2023 at 4:00 PM CET.
• Deadline for Submitting Questions: The deadline for submitting questions is 24 February 2023. All questions should be directed at info@diasporainvest.ba (please include the words “RFP-2023-03 Question” in the subject line of the email).