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The University of Houston APEX Accelerator and the SBA Houston District Office cordially invite SMALL BUSINESS SUPPLIERS to participate in the 7th Annual Houston Business Matchmaker, a virtual B2G matchmaking event on Friday, March 6th (8:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m.).
This is your opportunity to connect directly with government agencies, primes, and large buyers actively seeking qualified suppliers.
Why participate?
- One-on-one meetings with real buyers
- Matches based on your NAICS/NIGP codes
- Proven results: 100+ buyers, 100+ suppliers, 600+ meetings last year
The event uses the My Business Matches (MBM) platform for targeted, efficient matchmaking. Once approved, complete your Profile and select meetings when scheduling opens.
This virtual Houston Business Matchmaker event connects small business owners (Suppliers) from all industries with prime contractors, large businesses, and local, state, and federal agencies (Buyers).
Suppliers will participate in pre-scheduled, one-on-one, 15-minute matchmaking meetings designed to help them showcase their capabilities. To ensure meaningful, high-quality meetings, matches are based on Buyer needs/requirements and Supplier capabilities. Please Note: Matches are not guaranteed.
To be eligible for matchmaking, Suppliers must have been continuously operating their business for at least two (2) years prior to the event.
All meetings will take place on a customized virtual matchmaking platform.
Preparation & Training
Prior to March 6, 2026, registered Suppliers will have access to on-demand pre-event webinars to help them prepare for their meetings. On the day of the event, additional webinars covering a variety of business topics will also be available.
- Watch a short Video Guide on how to navigate the virtual platform
- Follow the Tutorial Guide to get the most out of the Matchmaker experience
All Suppliers must also provide:
- Capability Statement (in PDF format) (Mandatory)
- Proof of Active System for Award Management (SAM) Registration (as evidenced by CAGE Code) Mandatory if meeting with Federal Agencies and/or Federal Prime Contractors
- Proof of Active Centralized Masters Bidders List Registration (as evidenced by Vendor ID) highly advisory if meeting with State of Texas Agencies.
Pre-event Webinars for Suppliers:
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY MARCH 6, 2026 | 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Webinars (Available On-Demand)
9:15 AM – 3:10 PM
Matchmaking Meetings
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Closing Remarks
The University of Houston APEX Accelerator is a business advising and training center serving 28 counties in Southeast Texas. The UH APEX Accelerator is a Program of the UH Bauer College of Business. This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. The APEX Accelerator Program is nondiscriminatory and is available to individuals with disabilities. The University of Houston is an EEO/AA institution. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the UH APEX at 832-842-8477 for accommodations.
The University of Houston (UH) Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network is a business advising and training center serving 32 counties in Southeast Texas. The UH Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network is a program of the UH Bauer College of Business and a resource partner of the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. SBDC programs are nondiscriminatory and are available to individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the SBDC at (713) 752-8488 for accommodations.