America’s Cup: Register Your Business as a Supplier | Opportunities for Local Companies
- Naples, Italy is preparing to host the 38th America’s Cup, and local businesses are now being invited to register their interest in potential contracts related to the event.
- The platform, launched to facilitate business opportunities for local enterprises, provides a centralized system for expressing interest in a range of potential engagements.
- Access to the database of registered suppliers is restricted to ACE Italy, the Host Venue organization, and the America’s Cup teams.
Naples, Italy is preparing to host the 38th America’s Cup, and local businesses are now being invited to register their interest in potential contracts related to the event. The official registration process, managed through a dedicated Suppliers Portal, opened to allow companies to engage with both ACE Italy, the event organizer, and the competing America’s Cup teams.
The platform, launched to facilitate business opportunities for local enterprises, provides a centralized system for expressing interest in a range of potential engagements. This includes supplying goods and services to the America’s Cup event organization itself, the Host Venue organization responsible for infrastructure and logistics in Naples, and the individual teams participating in the prestigious sailing competition.
Access to the database of registered suppliers is restricted to ACE Italy, the Host Venue organization, and the America’s Cup teams. Businesses seeking to register must email suppliers@americascup.com to gain access. Companies already registered who require amendments to their details are also directed to use the same email address to outline the necessary changes.
The America’s Cup is a globally recognized sporting event with significant economic implications for the host city. Beyond the direct spending associated with the race itself, the event typically generates substantial revenue through tourism, infrastructure development, and related commercial activities. The invitation to local suppliers underscores the organizers’ commitment to maximizing the economic benefits for the Naples region.
The move to actively solicit local suppliers is a common practice for major international events. It allows organizers to tap into regional expertise and resources, while also providing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in a high-profile project. This approach can contribute to broader economic development and foster a sense of local ownership of the event.
While the specific details of potential contracts are not yet publicly available, the range of opportunities is expected to be diverse. This could include catering, transportation, accommodation, security, event management, construction, and the supply of specialized equipment, and materials. The America’s Cup requires a complex logistical operation, creating demand across numerous sectors.
For businesses outside of Italy seeking to become involved, the SAM.gov website provides a portal for exploring federal contract opportunities. This platform, managed by the U.S. Government, lists procurement notices from federal contracting offices, offering a pathway for companies to engage in government-related projects. This is a separate process from the America’s Cup supplier registration specifically focused on the Naples event.
Elsewhere, businesses interested in becoming licensed vendors for the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Can apply through their vendor portal. The registration period for the 2026 Vendor Application opened on , and requires a Certificate of Insurance (COI) with a minimum limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for each occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) Aggregate and product liability coverage. This is unrelated to the America’s Cup, but demonstrates another avenue for businesses to pursue vendor opportunities.
Large corporations also offer supplier programs. Walmart, for example, has a dedicated process for businesses to apply to become a supplier, managing a network of over 100,000 businesses worldwide. This highlights the broader landscape of supplier opportunities available to businesses globally.
The U.S. Government also provides resources for small businesses through USAGov, offering guidance on starting, funding, and managing a business, as well as navigating import and export regulations. For companies looking to expand internationally, the International Trade Administration (ITA) offers export solutions to help businesses succeed in international markets.
The America’s Cup event in Naples represents a significant opportunity for local businesses to showcase their capabilities and contribute to a world-class sporting event. The registration process, now open through the Suppliers Portal, is a crucial first step for companies seeking to participate in this economic opportunity. Businesses are encouraged to register their interest and prepare to engage with the event organizers and competing teams in the coming months.