Supplier Excellence – Application form 2026

Welcome to your application!

Supplier Excellence, led by Bpeace and sponsored by PwC US, is a competitive program designed to help growth-oriented small businesses strengthen their readiness to work with large corporations and scale sustainably.
Over the course of the program, selected businesses will gain access to experienced professionals, practical learning opportunities, and strategic guidance focused on strengthening key areas required for corporate growth and supplier readiness.

The Supplier Excellence program will provide participants with:

Access to experienced professionals and industry specialists (Skillanthropists)
Deep dive sessions focused on corporate readiness and business growth
Practical tools, frameworks, and strategic guidance
Peer learning opportunities with other growth-oriented businesses
Individualized support through mentorship and office hours
A final pitch opportunity to showcase progress and business readiness

This program is designed for business owners and senior leaders who are committed to growing their companies and preparing for larger commercial opportunities. Participants are encouraged to involve key team members in relevant sessions when valuable for implementation and long-term growth.

We are looking for non-manufacturing business
We are aiming to reach growth-oriented small and mid-sized non-manufacturing professional services providers that:

Are formally registered and based in the United States
Have at least four years of formal business activity in the US, with a demonstrated track record of operations and growth
Have at least three full-time employees
Average annual revenue among participating companies ranges from $300K–$20M
Offer professional services to business or institutional clients
Are interested in strengthening their readiness to work with large corporations or institutional opportunities
Demonstrate potential for growth, scalability, and job creation
Are committed to actively participating throughout the program

Examples of eligible industries may include, but are not limited to: Consulting, marketing and communications, creative services, IT and technology services, staffing and recruitment, training and leadership development, event services, logistics support, administrative services, digital services, data and analytics, and other professional service-based businesses.

Instructions for Applicants
Before beginning the application, please note:

Owner/Leader only: The application should be completed by the business owner or senior leader with access to financial, operational, and strategic information.
Time commitment: Estimated time to complete the application: approximately 20–25 minutes. You may save & return at any point.
Selected applicants may be invited to participate in an interview as part of the final selection process.
Participation in the program is free of charge.
Applicants should be prepared to commit consistent time and engagement throughout the program cycle.
Program participation does not guarantee contracts or supplier relationships with PwC or any other organization

Key Dates

Applications open: June 8, 2026
Info session: June 18, 2026
Priority review deadline: June 19, 2026
Applications deadline: June 30, 2026
Interviews & final selection: June-July 2026
Program launch: July 2026

For questions or additional information, please contact: usa@bpeace.org.
We sincerely value the time and commitment you are willing to dedicate to completing this application.