Supplier Discovery
Connect Your Small Business With Buyers in Commercial Real Estate. Developed by Building Markets in partnership with the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and supported by the Nareit Foundation.
AI-Powered Supplier Discovery for Commercial Real Estate
Free to join ยท Takes ~5 minutes ยท Update or remove anytime
Be searchable by commercial real estate buyers
AI-driven matching to relevant opportunities
Open to all industries and business sizes
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The AI-Powered Supplier Discovery Chatbot is an new tool that helps commercial real estate enterprises diversify their supply chains and discover innovative small businesses.
Built by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and Building Markets, this platform uses artificial intelligence to match buyers and suppliersโcreating direct, efficient connections that expand opportunity and inclusion across industries.
Entrepreneurs can showcase their offerings, while buyers gain easier access to verified, diverse vendors ready to collaborate on upcoming projects.
About the Supplier Discovery Chatbot
Who the Tool Is For?
Increase visibility with large real estate enterprises
Access new procurement opportunities
Promote diverse supplier participation
Businesses from any industry are welcomeโcommercial real estate relies on products and services spanning construction, design, maintenance, technology, logistics, marketing, and more.
Complete Your Business Profile
Fill out a short form about your company, offerings, and areas of interest.
Join the Supplier Directory
Your profile will appear in the AI-powered system that buyers use to search for new suppliers.
Connect With Buyers
When your expertise matches a buyerโs needs, they can reach out directly to explore partnerships.
How Do I Get Started?
Transparency and trust are central to this initiative.
The information you provide will be:
Included in a secure supplier directory shared only with verified buyers
Used exclusively to connect businesses and buyers within this program
Never sold or shared externally beyond the scope of this initiative
Your data helps drive equitable access to supply chain opportunitiesโsafely and responsibly.
How Your Data Is Used
By submitting your profile, you agree to have your business information shared with members of the Commercial Real Estate Diverse Suppliers Consortium for the sole purpose of facilitating partnerships.
Participation is voluntary, and you can update or remove your profile at any time.
Consent & Participation
After you complete your business profile:
Your company will be added to the Supplier Directory before the January 2026 launch
Buyers can search and connect directly with your business when your services match their procurement needs
Building Markets will continue to enhance the AI-powered chatbot using participant feedback, improving how small businesses connect with enterprise buyers over time
What Happens After Submission
Watch the Tutorial & Join Office Hours
Learn how to complete your profile and make the most of the platform.
๐ฅ Watch the 5-Minute Tutorial
๐ฌ Join Nasdaq Center Office Hours โ Ask questions and get expert guidance from the Building Markets and Nasdaq Center teams.
Partner Organizations
The AI-Powered Supplier Discovery Chatbot helps small businesses grow through:
Increased exposure to enterprise buyers in commercial real estate
Direct, AI-driven matching with organizations looking for qualified suppliers
Expanded market access through a trusted, equitable platform
Free participation with the ability to manage and update your profile anytime
This initiative builds inclusive pathways to opportunity for entrepreneurs everywhere.
Benefits for Small Businesses
We extend our gratitude to the small businesses who participated in the early survey that helped shape this tool.
Your insights informed the chatbotโs design, making it more responsive, inclusive, and practical for real-world business connections.
๐ Submit Your Official Business Profile and be among the first featured in the AI-Powered Supplier Directory when it launches in January 2026.