# Gradient CHROMA
Program ยท [Tulsa and Oklahoma ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa)
Also called: CHROMA conference, Chroma Tulsa, Chroma 2026, Chroma by Gradient, Gradient Chroma conference
[Gradient](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/gradient)'s innovation [conference](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tech-conference), held at Gradient's building in the Tulsa Arts District. Its 2026 edition had tracks for [founders](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder), capital, [enterprise](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/b2b-b2c) and the [ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/startup-ecosystem), with startup [showcases](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/demo-day) and [demos](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/prototype), matchmaking and talks, and the site says it returns in 2027.
**For example:** A Tulsa [founder](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) shows a [demo](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/prototype) on the CHROMA floor and books follow-up meetings with two investors met through the matchmaking.
## Applying
Application status unknown
[Official application page](https://chroma.joingradient.com/)
Checked 2026-11-15.
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## Connects to (5)
- [Gradient](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/gradient): A nonprofit entrepreneur hub and coworking space in downtown Tulsa, formerly called 36 Degrees North.
- [Tech conference](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tech-conference): A one-day or multi-day event with talks, workshops and hallway conversations about technology.
- [Startup ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/startup-ecosystem): The people, money and organizations in one place that help new companies start and grow.
- [Venture capital](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/venture-capital): Money that professional investment firms put into young companies in exchange for equity.
- [Founder](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder): A person who starts a company and owns part of it from the beginning.
## Sources
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Map view: https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/gradient-chroma