Arch Is Your Bridge From Early Traction to Scale.
Building an innovative tech startup is hard. Arch provides the support you need to get from early traction to scale. This is a 12-week, in-person business accelerator for companies in digital health, energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing that are already earning revenue, but need support to hit the next milestone.
Arch runs March 30 to June 24, 2027, at Build in Tulsa headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Up to seven companies will be selected for the 2027 cohort.
This program goes beyond capital. Arch spans the gap between early sales and the milestones that get you to your next funding round.
Arch is built for teams with deep technical expertise that have already shipped, sold, or piloted a product, and are working through long research and development timelines, regulatory requirements, and sales to large companies or government agencies. You will receive 20 hours of structured programming each week, including workshops, working sessions, advisory board meetings, founder wellness programming, and hands-on help with execution.
You will graduate with an 18- to 24-month investor-ready strategic plan, a financial model and revenue forecast, refined pricing and sales strategy, and a pipeline of qualified prospective customers. The goal is to prepare you to raise a seed round within 9 to 18 months of completing the program.
Build in Tulsa runs Arch in partnership with Visible Hands, a venture capital fund.
Applications for the 2027 cohort are open now.
$70,000 non-dilutive award. Capital to grow the business without giving up equity.
A dedicated advisory board. Advisors matched to your company's sector and stage, including people who have built and run companies, industry experts, and investors, with up to six hours of personalized support each week.
Weekly curriculum from Visible Hands focused on strategy, maximizing sales, and preparing to raise investment, plus one-on-one coaching and office hours.
Investor introductions to sector- and stage-aligned investors.
Corporate partner introductions for pilot, procurement, and partnership conversations.
Demo Day, where each founder presents to up to potential investors, partners and customers.
A dedicated coworking desk.
Gradient membership at Tulsa's innovation hub.
Industry event access to selected sector and ecosystem events.
Arch is built for companies that meet the following criteria. Founders who have taken part in another Build in Tulsa accelerator may apply if they meet these criteria.
Operates in digital health, energy, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing. Digital health companies should sell software to healthcare businesses, such as health IT, workflow, administrative, revenue-cycle, or other non-diagnostic tools.
An innovative product or technology past the minimum viable product (MVP) stage.
Earning revenue and planning to raise a pre-seed or seed round now or within the next 6 to 18 months.
At least one clear indicator, such as repeat customers, paid pilots, consistent revenue, a meaningful pipeline, a letter of intent, or a purchase order.
Able to take part in up to 20 hours of in-person programming each week in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for all 12 weeks.
Willing to work full time with advisors, your cohort and your program facilitators, to make and track progress.
Lives in the United States.
Director of Programming, Build in Tulsa
Program Manager, Arch Accelerator, Build in Tulsa
General Partner, Visible Hands