Build in Tulsa has opened applications for W.E. Build 2025. W.E. Build is a holistic business accelerator designed to level the playing field and assist women with limited access to resources and funding.
February 21, 2025
TULSA, Okla. — Build in Tulsa has opened applications for W.E. Build 2025. W.E. Build is a holistic business accelerator designed to level the playing field and assist women with limited access to resources and funding.
The 15-week accelerator will select 10 founders to receive:
Application Deadline: March 21, 2025
Program Dates: August 5 – November 13, 2025
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Since the program's launch in 2023, W.E. Build has supported 17 Black women-led startups in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The program has distributed more than $425,000 in non-dilutive business awards and $186,000 in founder support, helping founders access critical resources for growth.
For its third cohort, W.E. Build is evolving into an MVP Accelerator, focusing on pre-seed founders in technology and consumer packaged goods. The program provides hands-on support to develop functional prototypes, refine go-to-market strategies, and secure early customer traction.
Entrepreneurs interested in applying can submit applications by March 21, 2025. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.buildintulsa.com/program/w-e-build.
About Build in Tulsa
Build in Tulsa is committed to empowering Black entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, training, and a supportive business ecosystem. Through programs like W.E. Build, the organization works to close the racial wealth gap by fostering high-growth businesses and job creation in Tulsa.