govmates NextGen
Where innovation and collaboration collide.
govmates NextGen aims to bring you industry hot topic discussions, as well as innovation news, and technology chats regarding the ways in which small businesses and non-traditional defense contractors are driving change for government customers and the end user.
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Where Money (and Opportunity) are Heading Let’s start with the big picture first: FY2026 is shaping up to be a growth year for RDT&E. The Pentagon’s FY2026 budget materials and public reporting show a sizable lift in Research, Development, Test & Evaluation funding compared with FY2025 — a signal the Department of Defense is moving from buying platforms toward investing […]
Is there a summer slowdown? Not in government contracting. While the beach or your latest staycation might be calling, the GovCon ecosystem is buzzing. End-of-fiscal-year activity is ramping up, new contracting pathways are gaining traction, and priorities are shifting at lightning speed. If you’re waiting for the “right” time to tune in and connect, […]
TAMPA, FL – At this year’s SOF Week, the mission was clear: accelerate innovation to the warfighter at the speed of relevance. govmates proudly partnered to deliver a high-impact matchmaking event designed specifically to connect small, non-traditional, and early-stage defense companies with government buyers, program managers, and strategic investors who are actively seeking emerging technologies […]
Stephanie Alexander and Katie Bilek are the matchmakers at Govmates where they blend art and algorithm to connect customers and companies. In this podcast interview with Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers, they share the perspective they’ve gained from their unique perch in the market, including views on non-traditional defense contractors, small business challenges and what differentiation really means.
