BOB – Bridge.Optimize.Build
Bob is a matchmaking platform that connects construction companies with the right suppliers and contractors, decreasing costs and time waste.
Nina Baumann
Maastricht University
Double Degree: International Business - Entrepreneurship & Business Development AND Strategic Corporate Finance
Over het initiatief / About the initiative
In welke fase zit jouw initiatief? / In what stage is your initiative?
Uitgewerkt conceptfase
Heb je jouw initiatief al gevalideerd? / Did you validate your initiative?
Yes - through a LinkedIn survey sent to industry professionals
Meer informatie over jouw initiatief / More info about your initiative
This project helps construction companies quickly find and connect with suitable suppliers and contractors through smart, data-driven matchmaking. The platform ensures better procurement decisions by considering technical requirements, certifications, and project needs, reducing inefficiencies and delays.
Wat is er anders/nieuw aan jouw idee/oplossing t.o.v. bestaande oplossingen? / What is different/new about your idea/solution compared to existing solutions??
This project helps construction companies quickly find and connect with suitable suppliers and contractors through smart, data-driven matchmaking. The platform ensures better procurement decisions by considering technical requirements, certifications, and project needs, reducing inefficiencies and delays.
Wat zijn jouw volgende stappen om het verder te ontwikkelen? / What are your next steps to develop the initiative?
– Website development starting in July, led by our technical co-founder.
– Testing the platform with early users from our LinkedIn survey (nearly 80 construction professionals).
– Iterating based on feedback from initial testers to improve user experience and feature relevance.
– Launching a beta version by the end of 2025 to begin onboarding construction SMEs and suppliers.
– Engaging with pilot partners and investors to build credibility, scale outreach, and refine the business model.
Wat heb je nodig om (nog meer) impact te maken met dit initiatief? / What do you need to make (more) impact with this initiative?
– Pilot collaborations with construction companies and suppliers willing to test and validate the platform in real scenarios.
– Support from ecosystem players to open doors to networks we couldn’t access otherwise.
– Funding and mentorship to accelerate development, improve UX, and strengthen our data-driven matchmaking engine.
– Visibility and credibility to gain the trust of SMEs in a traditional, relationship-driven industry.