When will the program take place?
This program will take place from July 2025 through October 2025.
Can I apply to the program with a co-founder?
Yes! If you would like to go through the program with your co-founder(s), please submit one application and include information about them where prompted. We are currently accepting startups with a maximum of 2 additional co-founders per company.
*Note: The non-dilutive grants in this program will be awarded per company, not per founder (so an accepted company with cofounders will receive one grant total, not one per cofounder.
What do you look for in founders?
Our approach to investing is equitable by design so that founders aren’t overly diluted in future rounds. Blueprint: Tulsa is for overlooked founders based in the Greater Tulsa or Southern regions of the U.S. who are pre-MVP, idea-stage founders building tech-enabled companies.
What will I get out of this program?
The Blueprint: Tulsa program will provide founders with $10K in non-dilutive funding, as well as access to hybrid programming, expert-led workshops, wellness sessions, and hands-on support from the Visible Hands team.
What states are eligible?
The Blueprint: Tulsa program will accept founders from the following Southern states of the U.S.: Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma.
What are in-person expectations?
There is mandatory in-person attendance for accepted founders during the week of July 28th, the week of September 8th, and the week of October 15th. Otherwise, we recommend in-person meet-ups and weekly co-working sessions throughout the duration of the program.
Will there be a program stipend?
Yes, there is a $1K living stipend for each participating company that can be used on traveling to Tulsa, accommodations, food, etc. This is in addition to the $10k grant provided by the program.
