EnterpriseMatch - B2B SaaS Platform

A platform connecting enterprise buyers with innovative startup builders. Help startups validate their enterprise ideas and go from 0 to 1 by matching them with companies that have immediate needs.

Vision

The current problem is that it's hard for startups to validate their enterprise ideas and get their first customers. EnterpriseMatch solves this by:

• Enterprises submit RFPs or business needs with complete confidentiality
• Builders submit demos and MVPs with vetted quality control
• AI-powered matching intelligently connects the right solutions with the right needs
• Proprietary information protection ensures both sides feel safe sharing details

Key Features

For Enterprises

• Submit confidential RFPs and business needs
• AI-powered matching with relevant solutions
• Access innovative solutions before they hit the market
• Connect with motivated builders eager to prove value

For Builders

• Showcase your MVP or demo to enterprise buyers
• Quality vetting ensures only high-bar submissions
• Get matched with enterprises that have immediate needs
• Validate your idea with your first pilot customers

Platform Features

• 🤖 AI-Powered Matching - OpenAI-based intelligent matching algorithm
• 🔒 Confidentiality Controls - Proprietary information protection
• ✅ Quality Vetting - Admin approval system for MVPs
• 💬 Secure Messaging - Built-in communication between matches
• 📊 Analytics Dashboard - Track your RFPs, MVPs, and matches

Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js 15 (App Router)
• Language: TypeScript
• Database: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
• Authentication: NextAuth.js
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• AI: OpenAI GPT-4 for matching algorithm
• Deployment: Vercel-ready

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• PostgreSQL database
• OpenAI API key

Installation

1. Install dependencies

   npm install

2. Set up environment variables

   Copy .env.example to .env:

   cp .env.example .env

   Update the following variables in .env:

   DATABASE_URL="postgresql://user:password@localhost:5432/b2b_saas?schema=public"
   NEXTAUTH_URL="http://localhost:3000"
   NEXTAUTH_SECRET="your-secret-key-change-this-in-production"
   OPENAI_API_KEY="your-openai-api-key"

3. Set up the database

   Important: This project uses Prisma 7, which has breaking changes from Prisma 5.

   Generate Prisma Client:

   npx prisma generate

   Run migrations:

   npx prisma migrate dev --name init

   Note: If you encounter engine download issues, see PRISMA_7_SETUP.md for detailed setup instructions and alternatives.

4. Run the development server

   npm run dev

5. Open your browser

   Navigate to http://localhost:3000

Project Structure

├── src/
│   ├── app/                    # Next.js App Router pages
│   │   ├── api/               # API routes
│   │   │   ├── auth/          # Authentication endpoints
│   │   │   ├── rfps/          # RFP CRUD operations
│   │   │   ├── mvps/          # MVP CRUD operations
│   │   │   └── matches/       # Matching endpoints
│   │   ├── auth/              # Auth pages (signin/signup)
│   │   ├── dashboard/         # Protected dashboard pages
│   │   └── page.tsx           # Landing page
│   ├── components/            # React components
│   │   ├── ui/                # Reusable UI components
│   │   └── providers/         # Context providers
│   └── lib/                   # Utility functions
│       ├── prisma.ts          # Prisma client
│       ├── auth.ts            # NextAuth configuration
│       ├── matching.ts        # AI matching algorithm
│       └── utils.ts           # Helper functions
├── prisma/
│   └── schema.prisma          # Database schema
├── .env.example               # Environment variables template
└── README.md                  # This file

Database Schema

The platform uses the following main entities:

• User - Accounts for Enterprises, Builders, and Admins
• RFP - Enterprise requests for proposals
• MVP - Builder product submissions
• Match - AI-generated matches between RFPs and MVPs
• Message - Communication between matched parties

API Routes

Authentication

• POST /api/auth/signup - Create new account
• POST /api/auth/signin - Sign in (NextAuth)

RFPs (Enterprise only)

• GET /api/rfps - List RFPs
• POST /api/rfps - Create new RFP

MVPs (Builder only)

• GET /api/mvps - List MVPs
• POST /api/mvps - Create new MVP

Matches

• GET /api/matches - List your matches
• POST /api/matches - Create a match
• POST /api/matches/discover - Discover potential matches with AI

Prisma 7 Notes

This project uses Prisma 7.0.0 which has breaking changes:

• Database connections now use adapters (@prisma/adapter-pg)
• Connection URLs are configured via prisma.config.ts for migrations
• See PRISMA_7_SETUP.md for complete setup guide

Deployment

See SETUP.md for detailed setup instructions and deployment guide.

Future Enhancements

• Video demo uploads
• In-app messaging system
• Advanced search and filters
• Email notifications
• NDA template generation
• Analytics and reporting
• Mobile app

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