Welcome to Oklahoma's Startup Ecosystem
Oklahoma is a growing hub for entrepreneurship with a network of accelerators, incubators, university research programs, and investors committed to building the next generation of high-growth companies.
This guide is your map. Whether you’re pre-revenue with a fresh idea or preparing for your first institutional fundraise, the Oklahoma startup ecosystem has a program, a mentor, or capital provider for you.
We work most closely with i2E, a statewide nonprofit that supports founders from concept through scale but proudly partner with all entities working to make this ecosystem as robust and navigable as possible for our founders. Whether you were born here or have recently joined the growing wave of folks moving in from across the globe, we hope you reach out and take advantage of the resources available to help you on your way!
Your Front Door: The Oklahoma Commercialization Network
Not sure where to start? Start here.
The Oklahoma Commercialization Network (OCN) is a statewide initiative powered by OCAST (Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology) and led by i2E in partnership with Gradient, The Verge, and REI Oklahoma. OCN is the single-entry point into Oklahoma’s entrepreneurial ecosystem — connecting tech-driven and scalable startups to the resources they need, when they need them.
Accelerators, Bootcamps & Startup Programs
Incubators, Hubs & Workspaces
Funding: Grants, Loans & Investors
Non-Dilutive Funding (Grants & Loans)
Venture Capital
University and Research Institution Resources
Support Organizations and Business Development
Tribal Nation Business Resources
Oklahoma is home to 39 federally recognized tribal nations, several of which offer meaningful economic development and entrepreneurship resources — particularly for founders with tribal affiliation or operating in tribal jurisdictions.
Legal Services for Startups
Key Events and Competitions
Beyond Oklahoma: National Programs Worth Knowing
Non-Dilutive Federal Funding
National Accelerators and Networks
Working With Plains Ventures
Plains Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in startups across Oklahoma and the
surrounding region. Here’s what we look for and how to work with us.
What We Look For
- Scalable, technology-enabled business models
- Founders with deep domain expertise or unique insight into their market
- Evidence of customer pull — early revenue, LOIs, or pilot agreements
- A market large enough to support a venture-scale outcome
- Founders who are coachable, resourceful, and relentlessly focused
How to Reach Us
The best path to Plains Ventures is through the i2E network. If you’ve completed E3 or are active in the Oklahoma startup ecosystem, we’re already paying attention. You can also reach us directly.
Plains Ventures is the investment arm of i2E. We’re invested in Oklahoma’s long-term success as a startup state, not just as a fund, but as community members.