# Oklahoma statewide tulsa and oklahoma ecosystem

Oklahoma statewide tulsa and oklahoma ecosystem on the Tulsa Ecosystem Map, with definitions and public sources on each entry.

- [Techlahoma](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/techlahoma): The largest tech community in Oklahoma, with 7,000 members in its Slack.
- [Plains Ventures](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/plains-ventures): A venture capital firm with offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa that invests at the seed and Series A stages.
- [i2E](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/i2e): An Oklahoma nonprofit, with offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, that helps founders turn early ideas into scalable companies.
- [Oklahoma Commercialization Network](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-commercialization-network): A statewide partnership that acts as a front door for Oklahoma entrepreneurs, pointing them to the organizations that can help.
- [OCAST](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/ocast): Short for the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology.
- [Oklahoma Department of Commerce](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-department-of-commerce): The state agency for business and economic development.
- [Entrepreneur's Cup](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/entrepreneurs-cup): A statewide business plan competition for Oklahoma college students, run by i2E.
- [Oklahoma Women in Technology](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/okwit): A nonprofit for women who work in technology in Oklahoma, started in 2016.
- [OU Polytechnic Institute](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/ou-polytechnic-institute): A University of Oklahoma institute with programs at OU-Tulsa and OU-Norman that offers applied technology degrees, including applied…
- [OK Catalyst](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/ok-catalyst): A free statewide program that helps Oklahoma small businesses and research teams apply for federal SBIR and STTR funding.
- [Bridge2](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/bridge2): A cohort program for early-stage Oklahoma startups, presented by i2E, that ends with a demo day where founders pitch the ventures they…
- [Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-manufacturing-alliance): A statewide nonprofit network helping manufacturers adopt technology, develop their workforce and improve operations.
- [Oklahoma SBDC](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-sbdc): A statewide network that gives small businesses free, confidential one-on-one advising and workshops, in person or online.
- [REI Oklahoma](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/rei-oklahoma): A statewide nonprofit that offers flexible financing and business development help to Oklahomans with limited access to resources.
- [SeedStep Angels](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/seedstep-angels): An Oklahoma angel investor network founded and managed by i2E.
- [OKATE](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-technology-association): A 501(c)(3) nonprofit association for education technology in Oklahoma, formerly known as OKSTE.
- [Oklahoma Innovative Technology Alliance](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oita): An alliance of technology and IT companies that have their headquarters in Oklahoma.
- [OSU New Product Development Center](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/osu-new-product-development-center): An engineering outreach unit of Oklahoma State University that helps Oklahoma inventors and small manufacturers develop new products.
- [SBA Oklahoma District Office](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/sba-oklahoma): The Oklahoma City office of the US Small Business Administration, the federal agency for small businesses.
- [Oklahoma Bitcoin Association](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-bitcoin-association): An Oklahoma group for people interested in Bitcoin.
- [Regent Bank](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/regent-bank): A business bank with branches in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Nowata that is an SBA Preferred Lender.
- [E3](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/e3-bootcamp): i2E's free bootcamp for Oklahoma founders who are testing whether an idea can become a scalable company.
- [Industry Innovation Program](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/ocast-industry-innovation-program): An OCAST grant program that gives non-dilutive funding to Oklahoma companies for innovation projects.
- [MetaFund](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/metafund): An Oklahoma nonprofit community development financial institution, or CDFI.
- [Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-center-for-nonprofits): A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to strengthen Oklahoma's nonprofit sector, with locations in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Durant.
- [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…
- [Grand River Dam Authority](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/grda): Oklahoma's largest public power utility, funded by its electricity and water sales rather than taxes.
- [i2E Venture Advisory Services](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/i2e-venture-advisory): One-to-one support, structured programming and capital connections for early Oklahoma founders validating ideas and preparing for…
- [OG&E](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oge): Oklahoma Gas and Electric, an electric utility that has powered Oklahoma since 1902 and also serves part of western Arkansas.
- [Oklahoma Corporation Commission](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-corporation-commission): The Oklahoma state regulator for fuel, oil and gas, public utilities and transportation.
- [Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-innovation-expansion): Commerce and ODFA support qualifying capital investment and business expansion through payroll tax rebates.
- [Oklahoma Research and Development Rebate](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-rd-rebate): A rebate for qualifying research expenditures in Oklahoma.
- [Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-rural-jobs-act): A capital-access program for eligible small businesses in qualifying rural Oklahoma locations, using investments from approved rural funds.
- [21st Century Quality Jobs](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/21st-century-quality-jobs): An Oklahoma job-creation incentive for qualifying businesses with a highly skilled, knowledge-based workforce.
- [Business Expansion Incentive Program](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/business-expansion-incentive): An Oklahoma incentive supporting major capital investments in equipment, machinery and buildings.
- [Crimson Steel Supply](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/crimson-steel-supply): An Oklahoma rebar and structural steel fabricator with locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Muskogee.
- [Oklahoma Quality Jobs](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-quality-jobs): Payroll-based cash rebates for eligible employers creating qualifying Oklahoma jobs.
- [Small Employer Quality Jobs](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/small-employer-quality-jobs): A payroll incentive for eligible small Oklahoma employers creating qualifying jobs.

Map view: https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma/tulsa