Startup OU Idea Accelerator Powered by OKC Innovation District

The Startup OU Idea Accelerator Powered by OKC Innovation District is a 4-week, cohort-based program designed to help early-stage founders test, validate, and strengthen their business ideas. Hosted at Innovation Hall, the program combines Startup OU’s proven curriculum with community-rooted support and resources from the Innovation District.

Program Overview:
Week 1 – Lean startup methods and early assumptions
Week 2 – Customer discovery and marketing tests
Week 3 – Product development basics
Week 4 – Pitching and next steps

Program Benefits:

• Validate your idea with proven tools

• Talk to real customers before building

• Join a community of founders and mentors

• Access prototyping resources through Startup OU

• Build momentum and decide whether to pivot or scale

Participant Spotlights:
• Bita Etemadfard (OU student): “Startup OU fostered an environment where entrepreneurs are empowered to bring their ideas to life.”
• Brittany Lee (business owner): Used customer discovery to clarify her strategy and generated $50K in three months after the program.

Hosted at: Innovation Hall, Oklahoma City
Cost: Free
Apply here: https://airtable.com/app2YoFbgQhD5mQGu/pagjoowAJ6dt140Ut/form