We're building the infrastructure for Black entrepreneurial success.

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OUR PROCESS

We invest human capital, social capital, and financial capital to help Black founders achieve breakout success.

Start

Develop home-grown talent and attract high-growth Black entrepreneurs to Tulsa.

Scale

Creating financial incentives, funding support, and hiring assistance to grow your business.

Sustain

Business Headquarters Dedicated to Black Entrepreneurs

1

Connect with a Build In Tulsa coach to get you started.

2

Get matched with the right program or accelerator.

3

Join our community for events, programming, & networking

Upcoming Programming

Build skills, network, and capital by signing up for our programming

February 27- May 15, 2023
Build Up 3.0

Whether you are starting from the ground up or need a refresher, join us for Build Up 3.0, a tech start up school.

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Build Up 3.0
1921 Awards

Build in Tulsa's premiere award honoring the trailblazers of Black Wall Street!

Program Details
1921 Awards
April 2023
W.E. Build

W.E. (Women Entrepreneurs) Build is a holistic business accelerator that centers Black women entrepreneurs.

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W.E. Build
June 1st, 2023 at 5:30pm
Female Founders Pitch Night

Build in Tulsa wants to help you realize your entrepreneurial dreams.

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Female Founders Pitch Night
July 24-29, 2023
Future CEO Camp 2023

Week-long summer camp empowers youth to launch a startup of their own and get a head start on their economic opportunities.

Program Details
Future CEO Camp 2023
Oct 4, 2023 3:00 PM
Black Venture Summit

This 3-day summit connects the history of Black Wall Street to the future of Black wealth.

Program Details
Black Venture Summit

Choose your starting point.

Want to become an entrepreneur?

Startup School

Got an idea & need space to build it?

Become a resident

Own a business & don’t know what’s next?

Accelerators

Upcoming events

Digital and physical events that put you in the room you need to be in.

Feb 25, 2023 10:00 AM
Black History Month: Wellness Hike

Join your fellow founders for a hike of Tulsa's Turkey Mountain. We're practicing self-care this Black History Month by getting back to nature.

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Feb 28, 2023 1:00 PM
CDT
Black History Month: Business Coaching

Are you thinking of launching a new business? Come get free business coaching from a Build in Tulsa expert.

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Mar 1, 2023 12:00 PM
CDT
W.E. Build Info Session (Virtual)

We're piloting a new business accelerator centering Black women. Come learn more about the program, the benefits, and how to apply.

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Mar 11, 2023 11:30 AM
CDT
BIT x SXSW

Come see the Build in Tulsa team at the Tulsa House at SXSW.

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Coming soon
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Funders can be doing more to close the racial wealth gap.

Only 2-3% of funding go to Black entrepreneurs. Black women entrepreneurs are more likely to go into personal debt to grow their businesses.

Our Funding Partners

Local and National Partners

Best-in-class partners supporting entrepreneurs at every level and stage.

Build In Tulsa provides entrepreneurs with a network of accelerators, mentoring, education, networking, and direct financial assistance to build community and strategic partnerships.
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Upcoming Programming

Build skills, network, and capital by signing up for our programming

February 27- May 15, 2023
Build Up 3.0

Whether you are starting from the ground up or need a refresher, join us for Build Up 3.0, a tech start up school.

Program Details
Build Up 3.0
1921 Awards

Build in Tulsa's premiere award honoring the trailblazers of Black Wall Street!

Program Details
1921 Awards
April 2023
W.E. Build

W.E. (Women Entrepreneurs) Build is a holistic business accelerator that centers Black women entrepreneurs.

Program Details
W.E. Build
June 1st, 2023 at 5:30pm
Female Founders Pitch Night

Build in Tulsa wants to help you realize your entrepreneurial dreams.

Program Details
Female Founders Pitch Night
July 24-29, 2023
Future CEO Camp 2023

Week-long summer camp empowers youth to launch a startup of their own and get a head start on their economic opportunities.

Program Details
Future CEO Camp 2023
Oct 4, 2023 3:00 PM
Black Venture Summit

This 3-day summit connects the history of Black Wall Street to the future of Black wealth.

Program Details
Black Venture Summit