Have a business idea? Join the E3 Intro Workshop this Wednesday, July 29 at noon to learn about the program, connect with resources, and hear customer discovery lessons. Apply to E3 by August 5: i2e.org/event/e3-introductor….
We love seeing founders shine! Congrats to CerTracker on their Tulsa News6 feature. Watch their story: newson6.com/business/from-th…
Meet PillSafe: an Oklahoma company building a smart pill bottle to fix how America takes its medicine. With i2E's help, they unlocked a $2.5M seed round and are keeping innovation and jobs rooted in Oklahoma. Read the story at ow.ly/4IA950Zq6jp
Big milestone for @ProgentecDx
Their lupus blood test, the L-CRI, can identify patients at risk months to years before diagnosis. Peer-reviewed. @OCAST funded. Oklahoma-built.
This is what early-stage innovation looks like. Proud to support the journey. progentec.com/
Building a startup is hard; finding resources shouldn't be. OCN connects entrepreneurs with programs and expertise to advance ideas. i2e.org/network @OCAST @join_gradient @TheVergeOKC @REIOK
Jorge A. Celis, Ph.D., CEO of American Prime Solutions, shares his founder journey, challenges in data solutions, and work with i2E. Read more: ow.ly/qQHw50YrmtO
Happy 4-year work anniversary, Jennie Brandon. Your positivity and dedication as our Ops & Events Coordinator are invaluable. Cheers to many more years!
Oklahoma college students! Join us Jan 22 at 2 p.m. for a free Entrepreneur’s Cup Virtual Fireside Chat Q&A! Learn from judges & past winners, plus get tips for your business plan. RSVP today: luma.com/wqszsxsh.
We’re celebrating 17 amazing years with Rick Rainey. His steady leadership, mentorship, and commitment to advancing Oklahoma’s innovation ecosystem have shaped founders, strengthened programs, and moved ideas forward. Thank you, Rick, for all you do at i2E.
College students across Oklahoma can now apply for the Entrepreneur’s Cup.
Thanks to presenting sponsor @LovesTravelStop, students from all majors can compete for $260,000 in prizes by pitching their ideas to industry leaders.
Learn more and apply at entrepreneurscup.org.
Across Oklahoma, founders are building, testing, pitching, and scaling bold ideas, and proving world-class innovation thrives here. The Oklahoma Commercialization Network connects entrepreneurs to the resources to grow, right at home. Learn more: i2e.org/network
As the year winds down, our team is recharging and enjoying the season with loved ones. i2E will be closed Dec 24 - Jan 1. Looking forward to 2026 with new ideas and collaborations. Warm wishes for a joyful holiday season!
Oklahoma’s innovation community shone this year! From the Entrepreneur’s Cup to Bridge2 Demo Days, we witnessed amazing progress. Proud to support the founders shaping Oklahoma’s future!
Excited to welcome Hayden Guenzler as our new Venture Advisor in Tulsa! A 2023 ORU Finance grad, he co-founded Sky Ventures and worked with Regent Bank. A Chicago sports fan, he jokes he’s "still refusing to pivot despite overwhelming market signals."
The 3rd annual MidAmerica Cup shows how MidAmerica Industrial Park and i2E are partnering to inspire Oklahoma’s future workforce. Students gained real experience in innovation, and more than $10K was awarded this year. Proud of every team that competed! @MAIPDelivers
i2E will be closed on Nov 27-28 for Thanksgiving. Enjoy a holiday filled with good food and gratitude! Special thanks to the founders, partners, and community that make Oklahoma's innovation ecosystem vibrant.
This fall, the i2E team was glad to work with three outstanding OU MBA interns, MacKenzie Davis, Adoniah Colbert, and Amirhossein “Amir” Pezeshgi, who brought fresh ideas and real entrepreneurial energy to our projects. We’re excited to see where they go next!
