# Blueprint: Tulsa

Program · [Tulsa and Oklahoma ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa)

Also called: Blueprint Tulsa, Visible Hands Tulsa, Blueprint program

A program for early-stage [founders](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) from Tulsa and the South who are often overlooked by investors. [Build in Tulsa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/build-in-tulsa) lists it as a partner program run with [Visible Hands](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/visible-hands).

**For example:** A first-time [founder](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) in Tulsa applies to Blueprint: Tulsa to get structured help turning a [prototype](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/prototype) into a company.

## Applying



Closed; last deadline was April 12, 2026

The program serves overlooked, early-stage founders in Tulsa and the South who are building technology businesses before MVP.

Award: $10,000 non-dilutive funding

[Official application page](https://www.buildintulsa.com/programming)

Checked 2026-11-15.
Official site: <https://www.buildintulsa.com/programming>

## Connects to (17)

- [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.
- [Accelerator](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/accelerator): A program with a fixed length that helps a group of early companies grow faster through coaching, introductions and sometimes funding.
- [Pre-seed](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/pre-seed): The earliest outside money a startup raises, often before the product is finished or has customers.
- [Cohort](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/cohort): A group of founders or companies that go through a program together, on the same schedule.
- [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.
- [Visible Hands](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/visible-hands): A venture capital firm that funds overlooked founders and runs founder programs.

## Follow

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/build-in-tulsa)
- [Instagram](https://instagram.com/buildintulsa)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/buildintulsa)

## Sources

- <https://www.visiblehands.vc/media/blueprinttulsa2025>
- <https://www.buildintulsa.com/bitblog/blueprint-tulsa-returns-for-its-second-cohort>
- <https://www.buildintulsa.com/programming>


Map view: https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/blueprint-tulsa