# Accelerator

Concept · [Programs and community](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/community)

Also called: startup accelerator, accelerator program

A program with a fixed length that helps a group of early companies grow faster through [coaching](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/mentor), introductions and sometimes funding. Some take [equity](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/equity) in [exchange](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/turn). Many end with a '[demo day](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/demo-day)' where [founders](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) present to investors.

**For example:** A [founder](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) with a working product and a few customers joins a three-month accelerator, meets weekly with [mentors](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/mentor) and presents at [demo day](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/demo-day).

## Connects to (137)

- [Pre-accelerator](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/pre-accelerator): A program for people who have an idea but not yet a company or a product.
- [Incubator](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/incubator): A program or shared space that supports very early companies, often with desks, mentoring and community.
- [Pitch deck](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/pitch-deck): A short slide presentation that explains your business to investors: the problem, your solution, who it is for, your traction and what you…
- [Build in Tulsa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/build-in-tulsa): A Tulsa organization that gives entrepreneurs accelerators, pre-accelerators, coaching, free coworking, pitch events and a network.
- [Venture studio](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/venture-studio): An organization that comes up with business ideas itself and builds companies around them, often bringing in founders to run them.
- [Startup ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/startup-ecosystem): The people, money and organizations in one place that help new companies start and grow.
- [Cohort](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/cohort): A group of founders or companies that go through a program together, on the same schedule.
- [Demo day](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/demo-day): The event at the end of an accelerator where each company in the cohort presents to an audience of investors.
- [Portfolio](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/portfolio): The set of companies that an investor has funded, or that a program supports.
- [Alumni](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/alumni): The founders and companies that finished a program in the past.
- [Office hours](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/office-hours): A set time when founders can bring questions to an expert, a mentor or program staff, usually in short one-on-one or small group sessions.
- [Mentor](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/mentor): An experienced person who gives a founder guidance.
- [Y Combinator](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/y-combinator): A startup accelerator.
- [ARCH](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/arch-accelerator): Build in Tulsa's in-person accelerator in Tulsa.
- [W.E. Build](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/we-build): Build in Tulsa's business accelerator for startups led by women, especially women from communities with limited access to funding and…
- [Blueprint: Tulsa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/blueprint-tulsa): A program for early-stage founders from Tulsa and the South who are often overlooked by investors.
- [Rose Rock Bridge](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/rose-rock-bridge): A Tulsa program that connects energy companies with startups whose technology they might use.
- [Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/build-in-tulsa-techstars-accelerator): An accelerator that Techstars, a company that runs accelerators in many cities, ran in Tulsa with Build in Tulsa.
- [ACT House](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/act-house): A Tulsa accelerator with an investing arm.
- [StitchCrew](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/stitchcrew): A nonprofit that runs programs to help business owners grow, with a focus on a more equitable economy.
- [Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/black-wall-street-chamber): A membership nonprofit in Tulsa that supports Black-owned businesses in the region.
- [gener8tor](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/gener8tor): An accelerator company that runs programs in cities across the United States, including Oklahoma City.
- [Google for Startups](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/google-for-startups): Google's program for startup founders.
- [NVIDIA Inception](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/nvidia-inception): NVIDIA's free program for AI startups.
- [Oklahoma Grassroots Rural & Ag Business Accelerators](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-farm-bureau-accelerator): Oklahoma Farm Bureau's accelerators for rural and agricultural ventures, with two tracks: AgCelerate Oklahoma for agricultural innovations…
- [Startup Launchpad](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/startup-ou-launchpad): The University of Oklahoma's set of venture creation and launch programs, run by Startup OU at the Tom Love Innovation Hub in Norman.
- [OKBioStart](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/okbiostart): Life science commercialization support focused on the Oklahoma City ten-county region.
- [Fuel Accelerator](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/fuel-accelerator): An equity-free, no-fee ten-week accelerator in Bentonville, Arkansas for enterprise-ready HealthTech and AI/ML startups.
- [Endeavor Heartland ScaleUp](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/endeavor-heartland-scaleup): A regional accelerator for scaling businesses.
- [Boddle Learning](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/boddle-learning): Learning games.
- [BiteWay Nutrition](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/biteway-nutrition): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Bodify](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/bodify): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Bootup](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/bootup): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Bounceless](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/bounceless): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Cadenzo](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/cadenzo): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Comme Homme](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/comme-homme): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Fansub](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/fansub): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Fresh Fabrics](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/fresh-fabrics): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Boxtown Team](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/boxtown-team): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Budget Collector](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/budget-collector): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [CLLCTVE](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/cllctve): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [King’s Way Wings](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/king-s-way-wings): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [ONYX](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/onyx): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Trameter](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/trameter): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Undelay](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/undelay): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [XCLUSV](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/xclusv): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Arbit](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/arbit): A sneaker resale pricing software company based in Tulsa.
- [Athlytic](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/athlytic): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Fund Hub](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/fund-hub): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Good Girl Chocolate](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/good-girl-chocolate): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Infinity Careers (now Stemuli)](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/infinity-careers-now-stemuli): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Kinkofa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/kinkofa): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Modi](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/modi): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Nurse Bridge](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/nurse-bridge): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [The Red Tacos](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/the-red-tacos): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Ballin'](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/ballin): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [La Ruche Health](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/la-ruche-health): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [MusicStar.Ai](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/musicstar-ai): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Opnbx.ai](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/opnbx-ai): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Palmplug](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/palmplug): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Pangia](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/pangia): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Roboamp](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/roboamp): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Sweet Fields](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/sweet-fields): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Wine Not](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/wine-not): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Allspring](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/allspring): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Between](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/between): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [ForOurLastNames](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/forourlastnames): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Kredit Academy](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/kredit-academy): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Launch Ahead](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/launch-ahead): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Rejuvenation](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/rejuvenation): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Skin Check](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/skin-check): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Spawnn](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/spawnn): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Swella](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/swella): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [Titan Intake](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/titan-intake): Listed as an ACT House accelerator cohort company.
- [CASSIE](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/cassie): Air quality monitoring and disinfection hardware with its own Internet of Things software.
- [Groovv](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/groovv): Retirement savings for gig workers, freelancers and other independent workers.
- [KEXY](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/kexy): Software first built for restaurant and bar inventory and ordering; its site now offers AI implementation for growing businesses.
- [SquadTrip](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/squadtrip): Booking pages and payment plans for group trips and retreats.
- [Workbnb](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/workbnb): Booking software for rental homes that house people traveling for work.
- [Brolly Africa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/brolly-africa): Car insurance in Ghana that drivers can pay in small installments.
- [Candidate Tools](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/candidate-tools): Software that pre-screens, scores and ranks job applicants for large employers.
- [GO See The City](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/go-see-the-city): A platform that diverts surplus restaurant food to consumers and nonprofits; its old address now leads to Hariet.AI, a food diversion…
- [MobilityZ Health](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/mobilityz-health): Telehealth software for orthopedic specialists to screen muscle and joint injuries.
- [Torque360](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/torque360): Software for running an auto repair shop.
- [bTECH](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/btech): A wound care patch meant to prevent amputations caused by chronic wounds.
- [Complya](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/complya): Compliance and practice management software for regulated care businesses.
- [Glitch.fun](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/glitch-fun): A gaming platform that began as performance-based influencer marketing for game publishers.
- [HBCUMADE](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/hbcumade): An online community for students, alumni and staff of historically Black colleges and universities.
- [IQLAND](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/iqland): Planning, parcel data and zoning tools for real estate developers and cities.
- [Reality Trail](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/reality-trail): Augmented reality experiences that businesses build for their guests.
- [SkinnyTax](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/skinnytax): Automated tax planning software for consumers.
- [SOTRO](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/sotro): A collapsible hair steamer and hooded dryer for curly hair.
- [Valuables](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/valuables): Software that began as personal brand tools for professionals; its site now describes succession-risk data for private capital.
- [ValueBuddy](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/valuebuddy): Business valuations for banks and SBA lenders.
- [Cootoh](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/cootoh): Books private chefs for events and weekly meals.
- [CubeNexus](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/cubenexus): Software that adds time to spatial and location data.
- [freeWriter](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/freewriter): An AI writing companion for new writers and storytellers.
- [Hack Latino](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/hack-latino): A Spanish-language learning app for Latinos in the United States.
- [Magier AI](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/magier-ai): Security software for large language model applications, including masking of personal information.
- [Nongo](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/nongo): An AI troubleshooting assistant for maintenance technicians.
- [OSAZ](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/osaz): Sunscreen and skincare for melanin-rich skin, developed with AI.
- [Creativo](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/creativo): AI marketing and advertising for small and mid-sized businesses.
- [DataTherm](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/datatherm): Uses waste heat from data centers to heat water for hotels, apartments and pools.
- [Plurawl](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/plurawl): An AI journaling app for overthinking and limiting beliefs.
- [STB Technologies](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/stb-technologies): Secure the Bags: tech-enabled lockers where travelers, shoppers and event-goers store their belongings.
- [Wekeza](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/wekeza): Financial education in several languages and US stock investing for the African diaspora.
- [JMC Consulting](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/jmc-consulting): A consulting firm.
- [Harvey's Detail Connection](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/harveys-detail-connection): A Tulsa mobile auto detailing and fleet maintenance company that trains and employs young adults.
- [Coils to Locs](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/coils-to-locs): Coily and curly wigs for Black women.
- [Amplify For Women](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/amplify-for-women): A company whose founder appears in Build in Tulsa's programs.
- [Organizely](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/organizely): A company whose founder appears in Build in Tulsa's programs.
- [Mavens Meet](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/mavens-meet): Remote executive and virtual assistance.
- [LAMIK Beauty](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/lamik-beauty): Clean makeup for women of color.
- [ResumeATM](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/resumeatm): Workforce and career services.
- [MOODEAUX](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/moodeaux): A fragrance brand.
- [CerTracker](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/certracker): Credentialing and compliance software for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- [K&K Smiles](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/k-k-smiles): A clean oral care brand with in-person teeth whitening.
- [Orijin](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/orijin): A skincare line that blends Caribbean botanicals with modern science.
- [Psyflo](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/psyflo): Software that Build in Tulsa named for AI mental health support in K-12 schools; its site now describes billing help for behavioral health…
- [KinnectedCareIQ](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/kinnectedcareiq): A care coordination platform for families and caregivers.
- [Black to the Lab](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/black-to-the-lab): A STEM toy and experience brand that introduces girls to cosmetic chemistry.
- [CodeAlgo Academy](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/codealgo-academy): Game-based coding, math and AI lessons for kindergarten to 8th grade.
- [Be Rooted](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/be-rooted): A stationery and gifting brand centered on Black and Brown women.
- [Crotch Cosmetics](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/crotch-cosmetics): Intimate skincare for licensed beauty professionals.
- [Gently Soap](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/gently-soap): Herbal bar cleansers for people with eczema.
- [Bright Path Providers](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/bright-path-providers): AI lesson planning for early childhood educators.
- [NextStep Care Systems](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/nextstep-care-systems): Trained companions who help patients get home and recover after outpatient surgery.
- [CHAR](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/char): A ready-to-wear clothing brand.
- [Scoutz](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/scoutz): An AI sports recruiting platform for overlooked athletes.
- [ThryveWallet](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/thryvewallet): An AI personal finance app for people living paycheck to paycheck, freelancers and first-time wealth builders.
- [The SHeK Lifestyle](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/the-shek-lifestyle): A wellness brand with guided meditations, sound therapy and coaching.
- [Goldendelicious](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/goldendelicious): AI skill translation and job matching for teachers moving into new careers.
- [Neuro Detect](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/neuro-detect): AI software that helps clinicians detect brain tumors in scans.
- [Ignite Social Impact](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/ignite-social-impact): Events, mentorship and opportunities that connect students and early-career professionals with purpose-driven careers.
- [Shana](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/shana): On-demand home care that books licensed caregivers for short visits with older adults.
- [QoreInsights](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/qoreinsights): AI software that matches K-6 teachers' classroom needs to research-based strategies.
- [Parking Pin](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/parking-pin): Parking software for universities that needs no hardware.

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