AI Center of Excellence feasibility study for Roanoke region
Botetourt County Economic Development Authority is Seeking Proposals for AI Ready Roanoke Feasibility Study, Solicitation IV127519, issued by Economic Development Authority of Botetourt County.
At a glance
Botetourt County Economic Development Authority seeks a consultant to conduct a market demand and feasibility study for a proposed regional AI Center of Excellence in the Roanoke area. The study will support a coalition including local governments, universities, healthcare, and tech partners (Google, Virginia Tech, Carilion Clinic) evaluating the center's viability and market opportunity.
Key facts
- Issuing agency
- Economic Development Authority of Botetourt County
- Solicitation number
- IV127519
- Type
- Request for Proposals (RFP)
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
- Response deadline
- Oct 2, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT
- Place of performance
- Botetourt County and coalition members' locations (Botetourt County)
Official description
The Botetourt County Economic Development Authority (the Authority), acting on behalf of the AI Ready Roanoke planning coalition, invites proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a market demand and feasibility study for a regional AI Center of Excellence. The coalition includes Botetourt County, the City of Salem, the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Carilion Clinic, Google, Virginia Tech, Radford University, Roanoke College, Virginia Western Community College, the Roanoke-Blacksburg Innovation Alliance, and the Roanoke Regional Partnership.
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