MDEX Matchmaking 2023

Matchmaking Event

Defense Event

***The supplier application for the MDEX Matchmaking activity is now closed.  Applicants will be notified of application status the week of 4/3.***

Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) is excited to offer buyer-supplier matchmaking at the 2023 MDEX event, connecting Michigan businesses with relevant capabilities to private and public defense organizations. Pre-scheduled one-on-one buyer-supplier meetings will take place at the event on Thursday, April 20th between 10am-1pm.

Buyers include the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), Hutchinson Industries, Mettle Ops, Orscheln Products, and TACOM OSBP.

Please note that this matchmaking activity is separate from other MDEX programming, and businesses interested in other MDEX activities will need to register for those at https://mdex-ndia.com/register/. Matchmaking attendees will need to follow MDEX participation requirements in order to enter the event.

Matchmaking Timeline:

2/23 - 3/23: Supplier application open

3/27-3/31: Buyers review and select suppliers for meetings at MDEX

Week of 4/3: Suppliers notified of 1:1 meetings with buyers
4/20: One-on-one buyer-supplier meetings take place at MDEX

Please contact pmbc@michigan.org with any questions.