Bridge2 is Oklahoma’s Pre-Accelerator for high-growth startups across the State of Oklahoma.
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i2E is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is the home to Oklahoma entrepreneurs.
What We Do
Move Forward Faster
Bridge2 is an effective space to refine the tools for a successful Accelerator application or Seed Funding Presentation. This 8-week program begins with $50,000 in convertible debt funding to allow founders to focus on building the foundation of a successful high-growth company.
Companies that have graduated from i2E programs have been accepted to the following Accelerator programs around Oklahoma:
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Bridge2 Pre-Accelerator Overview
About
Bridge2 Pre-Accelerator prepares high-growth startup companies for submitting successful applications to Oklahoma-based accelerator programs and for funding from private and public sources of investment capital, including the Oklahoma Seed Capital Fund and SSBCI funds administered by the State of Oklahoma.
Participants can expect to start or enhance the following items for a robust pitch presentation and diligence packet:
- Investment Pitch Deck
- Executive Summary
- Virtual Data Room
- Live Demo Day Pitch to Investors and Accelerator Managers from across the State of Oklahoma at the completion of the program
The program includes an upfront, $50,000 convertible note investment to empower and enable founders to build faster as they move toward launch and growth.
This 8-week pre-accelerator builds upon the i2E E3 Bootcamp program and guides participants in weekly workshops and coaching calls to explore and build upon the foundation of revenue model, competitive strategy, and product launch/customer acquisition.
Is Bridge2 Right For Me?
- Are you an Oklahoma resident?
- Have you completed i2E’s E3 Bootcamp program or a similar customer discovery-focused program?
- Are you building a “High-growth, Scalable” startup?
- “High-growth, scalable” = Oklahoma-headquartered company with a goal of generating at least 70% of revenue from customers outside the state by year 3 post-launch with minimal investment in inventory and employees outside the state.
- If you answered YES to ALL of these, please submit your application to Bridge2.
2024
Bridge2 Cohort 2 – SUBJECT TO CHANGE
January 29, 2024 – Application Deadline
February 9, 2024 – Mandatory Workshop for Finalist
February 23, 2024 – Application Decision Announced
March 25, 2024 – Week of First Workshop
May 13, 2024 – Week of Final Workshop
June 5, 2024 – Demo Day
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Applications for the spring cohort are open. Apply here