Deadline:August 4, 2025

Product Pitch Night

Build in Tulsa invites you to our most inventive pitch competition yet. Ready to take your startup to the next level? Join us for Build in Tulsa's Product Pitch Night! Join us as emerging product-based founders from Tulsa take the stage to showcase their solutions, their startups. 

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MANUFACTURABLE STARTUPS TAKE THE STAGE

Have a physical product or prototype that solves a real problem? This is your moment.

Build in Tulsa’s Product Pitch Night is designed to help early-stage product entrepreneurs sharpen their business model, strengthen their manufacturing and market-readiness strategies, and pitch for non-dilutive capital.

Over an 8-week sprint, selected founders work closely with experts and coaches to refine their go-to-market plans, financial forecasts, and product development strategies—culminating in a high-energy pitch competition with up to $36,000 in cash prizes.

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ARE YOU BUILDING FOR IMPACT?

Product Pitch Night is for early-stage founders developing real, manufacturable products that can scale—regionally and beyond. If you’re building something physical and ready to grow, we want to hear from you.We welcome:Tech-forward physical products (robotics, clean energy, deep tech)

Unique consumer goods (consume packaged goods, wellness, personal care, food & beverage)

Mission-driven innovations with clear pathways to manufacturing

Don’t have all the answers yet? That’s okay. This program is designed to help you find them.

Application

Deadline:

  • August 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM CT

Requirements:

  • The startup must be based in Tulsa, OK.
  • Must be a tech or tech-enabled startup in the idea or early stage of development (less than 5 years old).

FOUNDER ELIGIBILITY

This opportunity is open to product-based founders located in Oklahoma who are actively building for scale. However, certain applicants are not eligible to apply:

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

  • You’re based in Tulsa or surrounding areas
  • You have a physical product or prototype (not software-only)
  • You want to manufacture and scale your product
  • You’re ready to take action, get coached, and grow
Applications are due by August 4, 2025
Whether you’re building in tech, beauty, food, wellness, or hardware, Product Pitch Night is your launchpad.

Ineligible Founders:

  • Founders currently living outside the state of Oklahoma
  • Founders of cannabis, tobacco, alcohol, or adult entertainment businesses
  • Founders of registered nonprofit organizations
  • Founders currently employed by TCF/GKFF entities
  • Family members of current employees of TCF/GKFF entities

INDUSTRIES WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT

We’re especially looking for innovations in:

‍Deep Tech & Robotics
Energy, Sustainability & CleanTech
Hardware, Tools & Equipment
Consumer Goods & Wellness Food, Beverage & Health Products

‍Still not sure if your product fits? You can still apply. We’d love to learn more about what you're building.

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WHY PARTICIPATE?

What You’ll Learn

You’ll gain practical tools to scale your product-based business. Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll learn:

  • How to map your business model and identify your ideal customers
  • What it takes to manufacture your product at scale
  • How to forecast revenue and set realistic financial projections
  • How to build and deliver a standout pitch deck

Throughout the program, founders receive:

  • Weekly 1:1 coaching
  • Group strategy sessions
  • In-person pitch practices
  • Access to Tulsa-based manufacturing and innovation resources

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Timeline Summary

Applications Open

June 27, 2025

Applications Close

August 4, 2025

Cohort Announced

August 26, 2025

Training Begins

September 5, 2025

Pitch Night

November 20, 2025

Event Details

Date

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Location

Big 10 Ballroom – Tulsa, OK

Build in Tulsa’s Product Pitch Night follows a format designed to showcase the founders to the Tulsa Oklahoma community.

Pitch

The founders will have 5 minutes to deliver a pitch supported by a clear and visually engaging slide deck. Focus on their startup’s value proposition, target market, traction, and growth potential.

Judges Q&A

Following the founder’s pitch, a panel of experienced judges will engage with them in a 3-minute Q&A session. The Q&A will allow the founders to demonstrate their expertise, address questions, and receive valuable feedback.

1st Place

$20,000

2nd Place

$10,000

3rd Place

$5,000

Audience Choice

$1,000

The Founders

Alana A. Mbanza

Founder of Autoimmune Al

D. Cherelle

Founder of Business Square

Crea Moore

Founder of Advanced Tech Solutions

Their journey, their words

What made a difference for me was actually the one-on-ones that we got to have with our facilitators... They really, really focus on you and then they actually really help you. They just don't tell you something—they actually help you.

Kanicka Joseph

Founder of K&K SMILES

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Still have questions about Product Pitch Night?

If you want to learn how Product Pitch Night could shift the trajectory of your startup, connect with our team and we’ll fill you in.

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