MatchAwards Launches AI Platform to Connect Small Businesses with Federal Opportunities
AI-Powered Platform Connects Businesses to Federal Opportunities Across Defense, Energy, Infrastructure, and Technology Sectors
Following the passage of recent federal legislation allocating more than $150 billion in new spending across defense, energy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and research sectors, MatchAwards announces the nationwide availability of its AI-powered business opportunity platform to help small businesses identify and pursue relevant contracts and grants.
'Federal legislation has allocated significant new funding across multiple sectors, with mandates requiring 23% of discretionary spending to go to small businesses,' said Clarence Briggs, CEO of MatchAwards. 'Our platform was designed to help businesses efficiently navigate these opportunities by using AI to match their capabilities with relevant contracts and grants in real-time.'
Built on two decades of experience through its predecessor platform MatchForce.org, MatchAwards has connected North Carolina companies to billions in federal contracts. The platform uses advanced AI to automatically match companies with opportunities based on their NAICS codes, capabilities, and business profiles.
The legislation includes funding allocations for:
$100+ billion for defense industrial base initiatives, including shipbuilding, munitions production, and supply chain programs
$26 billion for border security and Coast Guard infrastructure modernization
$3+ billion for energy infrastructure projects
Full deductibility for domestic research and development expenses
'Our platform serves as a comprehensive resource for businesses seeking federal opportunities,' explained Mike Nobel, COO of MatchAwards. 'Beyond opportunity matching, we facilitate B2B connections, suggest potential teaming partners, and provide award tracking capabilities. With over 80,000 active users, we're seeing increased collaboration and partnership formation among businesses pursuing these opportunities.'
The platform offers several key features for businesses:
'Traditional methods of searching for government opportunities can be time-consuming and inefficient,' Briggs noted. 'Our AI technology streamlines this process, allowing businesses to focus on preparing competitive proposals rather than searching through multiple databases.'
The platform's foundation includes 30 years of technology experience from parent company Advanced Internet Technologies, Inc., a veteran-founded technology company established in 1995.
'We've observed that successful contract winners are often those who identify opportunities early and form strategic partnerships,' Nobel added. 'Our platform facilitates both of these critical success factors.'
About MatchAwards
MatchAwards is an AI-powered business opportunity platform that connects companies with government contracts, grants, and business-to-business opportunities. Built on the foundation of MatchForce.org, which has facilitated billions in defense contracts for North Carolina businesses over 20 years, MatchAwards is now available nationwide. The platform is operated by Advanced Internet Technologies, Inc., a veteran-founded technology company.
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