Accepting applications for all VIP programs - Apply now!
Accepting applications for all VIP programs - Apply now!
Small businesses often struggle to navigate the complexities of federal contracting, especially when it comes to leveraging the full potential of their economically disadvantaged status. Many miss out on opportunities because they don’t fully understand the government procurement landscape and how to compete for set-aside contracts or succeed in the broader, highly competitive federal market.
With funding in part through a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) offers tailored training programs to help address this challenge. Our training strengthens your ability to effectively compete for contracts specifically reserved for disadvantaged businesses while also preparing you to thrive in the open marketplace. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed using our proven training methods.
The Empower to Grow (E2G) program uplifts eligible disadvantaged U.S. small businesses to be procurement-ready to communicate and win federal, state, and local government contracts.
In addition to being a Veteran-owned small business, applicants must also be one or more of the following to qualify:
30% of VIP Grad companies participate in the 8(a) Program. They secured over $12 billion in prime contract awards!
15% of VIP Grad companies are in the HUBZone Program.
22% of VIP Grad companies are Woman-Owned.
Located in areas of high unemployment or low income or owned by a low-income individual.
The VIP training program has a rich 15-year history of driving the success of Veteran-owned small businesses. In collaboration with the SBA and the Empower to Grow (E2G) Program, we bring you our VIP START and VIP GROW courses as additional training resources to help you succeed.
These offerings are designed to equip historically underrepresented business groups with the same comprehensive training that has supported over 2,700 graduates in their entrepreneurial journeys.
Take the next step to learn a little more about each program, and apply today!
From compliance, legal, accounting, finance, marketing, business development, and CEO lessons learned — our expert-led sessions focus on the core components of each topic to help you better understand and navigate federal contracting effectively.
For companies new to government contracting, VIP START is the program that will get you headed in the right direction.
If you have some federal contracting experience and seeking to expand your federal market footprint, VIP GROW is the best option to help you gain the knowledge and understanding to compete and win "set-asides" as well as direct award opportunties.
Navigating Federal Contracting
Learn how to navigate the government procurement process, including set-asides for socio-economically disadvantaged businesses.
Exclusive Access to Experts
Our program is taught by leaders from government and industry, who bring their real-world insights and expertise directly to you.
Leveraging Certifications
VIP training can help you maximize your benefits as a small, disadvantaged business and successfully pursue government contracts.
