Senior Leaders: Program Materials
Service Requested: Program Materials
Program: Deep Tech Institute – Senior Leaders: Technical Team Lead Development
Organization: Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN)
Service Provider Summary
We are seeking a Program Materials Provider to create learning content for the 2026 DTI Senior Leaders: Technical Team Lead Development. This role will create program materials for a cohort-based program focused on leadership development and business literacy within robotics, AI, and other deep tech sectors. The Program Materials Provider will deliver engaging learning resources and collaborate with PRN’s staff, contractors, and volunteers to ensure high-quality outcomes aligned with the program’s goals.
Organization Summary
The Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN) is a nonprofit organization fostering growth and success in the Pittsburgh region’s robotics, autonomy, and AI business ecosystem. PRN connects companies to resources, enhances visibility, and provides tailored services to strengthen the sector.
Professional Development Model
The Deep Tech Institute for Leadership and Innovation is an initiative of PRN and delivers high-impact, professional training for early-career and experienced talent. Programs focus on commercialization, leadership development, and economic mobility within robotics, AI, and related deep tech sectors.
DTI programming includes single and multi day cohort-based training sessions for participants to learn from practicing professionals who bring the experience, frameworks, and networks needed to grow successful organizations.
DTI Program Pillars
- All programs incorporate DTI’s four essential pillars:
- Offer multiple opportunities for participants to practice and develop the skills needed to pursue their individual professional outcomes.
- Provide a relevant knowledgebase that incorporates the frameworks & literacies necessary to pursue and navigate robotics, ai, and other deep tech sector opportunities.
- Incorporate the use of platforms and toolkits used in the workplace for all program engagements and deliverables.
- Leverage PRN’s ecosystem and resources to maximize impact and benefit program participants.
Provider Qualifications, Proposal Requirements, Timeline, and Budget
Provider Qualifications
Qualified service providers should have:
- Experience in workforce development, career coaching, or professional training in tech sectors.
- Moderate understanding of robotics, AI, or related deep tech fields.
- Demonstrated ability to design engaging, real-world learning experiences.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and mentorship skills.
- Moderate design skills to create engaging learning materials.
Proposal Requirements
The Program Materials Provider will engage in services for a full session of the 2026 Senior Leaders: Technical Team Lead Development program. Modules, schedule, and program overview available in the linked deck above.
All Proposals must include:
- Cover sheet connecting provider experience with proposal goals
- 2-3 page proposal that includes
- General approach and strategy for creating effective and impactful materials for this programming
- Description of materials that are suitable for conveying an Outline topic to program participants as well as materials for participants to apply the concepts from that same Outline topic from one of the three Modules outlined in the linked deck above. A description of the general materials and why they are effective is sufficient, mock program materials samples are not required.
- Resume or CV with professional references
- 2-3 examples of past projects, case studies, or sample work relevant to professional development, workforce development, career coaching, or related training or education experience
- All materials should be emailed to slprogram@deeptechinstitute.org
- Note - qualified providers interested in submitting for the DTI SL Program Materials and DTI SL Program Facilitation RFPs are invited to submit separate proposals and be considered to be awarded for both.
Services requested from Program Materials Provider
Materials Development
- Create materials aligned with each of the three modules in the 2026 program:
- Developing Technical Culture for Competitive Advantage
- Modeling Business Growth as a Technical Leader
- Leadership Growth in Deep Tech
- Build upon in-demand learning objectives using industry best practices.
- Foster accessibility by incorporating diverse learning formats.
Guides, Engagements, & Resources
- Develop real-world guides and applied learning materials.
- Incorporate media, collaborative tools, and sector resources.
- Recommend self-guided learning materials and reading lists.
Projects
- Ensure project instructions and materials align with each module’s outcomes and participant goals.
Session Summaries
- Draft session summaries including:
- Key concepts covered
- Bulleted list of guides, engagements, resources, and projects
Other DTI Program Materials Provider Expectations
- Attend an uptake meeting with the Impact Manager to onboard with DTI’s platforms and learning resources.
- Attend feedback sessions with PRN’s Impact Manager and Director of Instruction to plan and iterate on program materials development.
Resources
- Program space with turn-key in-person and virtual presentation technology including on-site technical support
- Slack channel for engaging with PRN staff
- Event spaces
- Kitchen and lounge space
- Robotics Startup Playbook for sourcing program materials
- Pittsburgh Robotics Network’s ecosystem of companies and related organizations
Timeline
- Open Call for Proposals: October 24, 2025-November 19, 2025
- Question Period: October 24, 2025-November 7, 2025
- Email all questions to slprogram@deeptechinstitute.org
- Public questions and answers will be posted at robopgh.org/dti by November 12, 2025
- Award Decision: December 15, 2025
Budget
$15,000