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By J.D. Houvener
Patent Attorney and Founder

Oklahoma City Inventors and Entrepreneurs, This One’s for You

If you’re building a startup or launching a new invention here in OKC, you might feel stuck or unsure where to turn. That’s normal, and you’re not alone.

This list is for founders like you. The ones with ideas, drive, and maybe not much else yet. I’ve pulled together five solid places you can go, right here in Oklahoma City, to get the help, support, and resources you need to grow.

Whether you’re looking for an accelerator, co-working space, or just a place to meet others on the same path, these spots are worth checking out:


1. Generator OKC Investment Accelerator
This one’s big. Generator runs a 12-week program where selected startups get $100K in seed funding and access to coaches, mentors, and investor panels.

It’s competitive, yes, you have to apply, but well worth it. Past companies include:

  • Availist – An AI food search engine helping grocers cut costs
  • Coast – A digital and traditional asset management platform

2. gBETA OKC
Think of this as Generator’s little sibling, same vibe, but free. It’s a 7-week program packed with mentoring, workshops, and community support. Great for early-stage founders who want real guidance without giving up equity.

Recent grads include:

  • Bounceless – Smart, supportive undergarments
  • Fanwave – Builds interactive fan experiences

3. Thunder Launchpad (powered by Switch Crew)
Yes, the actual OKC Thunder. In partnership with Switch Crew, this 12-week accelerator helps 10 startups per cohort. It kicks off with a high-energy demo day, think local Shark Tank, but supportive.

Past startups include:

  • Score AI – Matches tech talent with startups
  • Rejuvenation – A healthy energy drink brand with a green twist

4. Project 3810
More than just office space. This incubator gives you room to work and a community to grow with. You’ll find mentoring, tax support, biz development help, and possibly your next co-founder.

It’s all about building together and learning from others going through the same struggles.


5. LX Studio Business Incubator
Focused on early-stage companies, LX Studio helps you figure out the messy middle, how to shape your product, market it, and keep going when things get tough.

A cool startup that came out of LX?

  • MyAdo – A platform that makes international manufacturing and export much smoother

One last thing:
Before you pitch, apply, or even share your invention publicly, protect it.

Too many founders skip this step and lose their edge. File your patent first. We can help with that.

Book a free discovery call with us at Bold Patents, and we’ll make sure your invention stays yours.

You’ve got the vision, OKC’s got the support. Now go build something bold.

About the Author
J.D. Houvener is a Registered USPTO Patent Attorney who has a strong interest in helping entrepreneurs and businesses thrive. J.D. leverages his technical background in engineering and experience in the aerospace industry to provide businesses with a unique perspective on their patent needs. He works with clients who are serious about investing in their intellectual assets and provides counsel on how to capitalize their patents in the market. If you have any questions regarding this article or patents in general, consider contacting J.D. Houvener at https://boldip.com/contact/