For Innovators
A clearer path into government markets.
RAM lowers barriers to entry by creating a clearer, more transparent way for companies, startups, researchers, academic institutions, and nontraditional vendors to present technologies to government users.
What do you need to do?
Find the Right Opportunity
Explore RAM-enabled marketplaces and identify the marketplace or topic area aligned to your solution.
View OpportunitiesPrepare Your Submission
Understand the opportunity, gather required capability information, and prepare a concise 5–7 minute video pitch and supporting materials.
Submission GuidanceUnderstand What Happens Next
Learn how submissions are reviewed, how qualified solutions gain marketplace visibility, and what happens when there is government mission fit.
How the Process WorksFind the right opportunity for your technology.
RAM-enabled marketplaces support different mission areas and technology domains. Start with the marketplace that best aligns to your capability, then follow its current opportunity and submission guidance.
Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace
AI, machine learning, data, analytics, and digital capabilities.
Explore TradewindsPlatform One Marketplace
Software, digital, and operational capability pathways.
Explore Platform OneDEV-X Autonomy
Army Applications Laboratory pathway focused on autonomy capabilities and related mission needs.
Explore DEV-XIARPA Solutions Marketplace
Breakthrough technologies that advance intelligence capabilities and address critical Intelligence Community challenges.
Explore IARPA Solutions MarketplaceThe Innovator Pathway
How RAM works for innovators.
For innovators, RAM lowers barriers to entry by creating a clearer, more transparent way to present technologies to government users.
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Find the Right Opportunity
Innovators identify a marketplace or topic area aligned to their solution.
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Submit a 5–7 Minute Pitch
Companies provide a concise video-based solution pitch and supporting information.
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Receive Structured Review
Subject matter experts review submissions against published evaluation criteria.
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Gain Marketplace Visibility
Solutions that pass review become visible to authorized government users within the marketplace.
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Engage When There Is Mission Fit
If a government user identifies a potential fit, the company may be contacted for further discussion, technical exchange, or potential procurement activity.
What Innovators Gain
A clearer, more accessible path to government.
Lower Barrier to Entry
A streamlined front-end process helps startups, small businesses, commercial firms, academic performers, and nontraditional companies participate.
Clearer Submission Format
The 5–7 minute video pitch helps industry explain the solution, team, use case, technical approach, and mission relevance.
Transparent Review
Published evaluation criteria help innovators understand how their solutions will be assessed.
Increased Discoverability
Awardable solutions can be found by authorized government users looking for relevant technologies.
Submission Guidance
Prepare your capability for review.
Follow these steps to prepare and submit your capability through the appropriate marketplace.
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Review the Opportunity
Understand the mission area, marketplace pathway, eligibility, and submission expectations.
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Prepare Your Materials
- Organization details
- Capability description and technology area
- Target government use case
- Solution maturity
- 5–7 minute video pitch and supporting documentation
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Submit Capability Information
Submit through the appropriate marketplace form, portal, or opportunity pathway.
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Evaluation and Review
Submissions may be reviewed against published criteria and subject-matter expert input.
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Marketplace Visibility
Selected or qualified solutions may become discoverable through RAM-related marketplace pathways.
Submission FAQ
Common questions about submitting.
What is required for a submission?
Requirements vary by marketplace and opportunity. In general, be prepared to provide organization details, a capability description, technology area, target government use case, solution maturity, a 5–7 minute video pitch, and any supporting documentation required by the opportunity.
Who can submit?
Companies, startups, research teams, academic institutions, and nontraditional vendors seeking a clearer pathway into government acquisition.
How are submissions reviewed?
Submissions may be reviewed against published evaluation criteria with subject-matter expert input and mission-focused assessment.
Where do I find the requirements for a specific opportunity?
Submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and marketplace-specific guidance are published by each marketplace. Start with the marketplace links above and follow the current opportunity guidance.
Who should I contact with questions?
Contact the RAM team and select Innovator Submissions for help identifying the right resource or pathway.
Need help finding the right opportunity?
Connect with the RAM team for help identifying the marketplace or resource that best fits your capability.