Ripcord Assessed “Awardable” for Department of Defense Work in the CDAO’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace

San Francisco, California — September 30, 2025 — Ripcord, a leading provider of robotic digitization and document intelligence, today announced that it has achieved “Awardable” status through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s (CDAO) Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. 

The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace is the premier offering of Tradewinds, the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) suite of tools and services designed to accelerate the procurement and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML), data, and analytics capabilities. 

Ripcord’s solution combines proprietary AI-driven robotics and advanced document intelligence technology to transform paper and digital records into mission-ready data. By automating every stage of the process — from document preparation and high-speed digitization to classification and data extraction — Ripcord delivers faster access to information that can be achieved at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional document digitization. Government agencies and enterprise customers rely on Ripcord to unlock information from previously inaccessible records, enabling greater insights, increased operational efficiency, and faster progress on mission-critical work. 

“Being recognized as ‘Awardable’ in the Tradewinds Marketplace underscores Ripcord’s commitment to delivering scalable, secure, and mission-ready solutions for government agencies, validated by the success we’ve achieved in the private sector,” said Todd Bailey, VP of Partner and Strategic Relationships at Ripcord. “Our technology transforms massive volumes of data trapped in paper and digital documents into real-time insights that help teams make smarter decisions, save time, reduce operational costs, and execute their missions more efficiently.”

Ripcord's video, Turning Paper Into Power, accessible only to government customers on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, offers an inside look at its AI-powered digitization robots — the first and only robotics designed to eliminate the manual processes of converting paper records into structured, searchable data. By automating inefficient workflows and turning paper archives into actionable intelligence, Ripcord is setting a new standard for government technology, delivering innovation with unmatched speed and precision.

Ripcord was recognized among a competitive field of applicants to the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace whose solutions demonstrated innovation, scalability, and potential impact on DoD missions. Government customers interested in viewing the video solution can create a Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace account at tradewindAI.com.

About Ripcord

Ripcord turns documents into powerful data. As a disruptor in the $62 billion document intelligence market, Ripcord’s AI-driven platform harnesses proprietary robotics, generative AI, and cloud software to digitize and accurately derive vital information from paper and digital documents. Founded out of NASA research, Ripcord is backed by leading investors including Kleiner Perkins, Google Ventures, Icon Ventures, Lux Capital, MUIP, and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. For more information, visit ripcord.com and connect with Ripcord on LinkedIn and X. 

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About the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace

The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace is a digital repository of post-competition, readily awardable pitch videos that address the Department of Defense’s (DoD) most significant challenges in the Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), data, and analytics space. All awardable solutions have been assessed through complex scoring rubrics and competitive procedures and are available to Government customers with a Marketplace account. Government customers can create an account at www.tradewindai.com. Tradewinds is housed in the DoD’s Chief Digital Artificial Intelligence Office. For more information or media requests, contact: Success@tradewindai.com