Greiner Summer Accelerator
Take a step to start your business
The Greiner Summer Business Accelerator is an elite 8-week program that helps OSU’s
top student entrepreneurs fast-track their startups. Selected founders receive hands-on
support from Riata Center staff, expert faculty and seasoned mentors as they refine
strategies and accelerate growth. Each summer, just three to five students or teams
are chosen for this unique opportunity to focus on building and scaling their ventures.
What's included?
- $4,000 scholarships per individual/team evenly disbursed twice over the course of the 8-week summer program. Once at the end of June and the other at the end of July. (Scholarship awards will be reduced for individuals/teams who fail to meet program requirements)
- One-on-one mentorship from assigned faculty mentor, experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts.
- Weekly required workshops focused on topics specific to startups to support, validate and drive your idea to success. Workshop topics include funding opportunities, legal advice, how to build a board, etc.
- Co-working and private office space in the Riata Center for Entrepreneurship or Gradient (Tulsa).
- Engagement with fellow student entrepreneurs
Eligibility
- Current OSU student with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Your team is committed to the idea and available to work full-time (40+hrs/week) in the Riata Center or Gradient with plans to continue work after the eight-week accelerator has concluded. (weekly hours are flexible depending on deliverables)
- At least one team member attends mandatory workshop sessions (1x/week), but all team members are encouraged to attend.
- Have completed Phase One and Two of the Riata Startup Experience Program or completed the CIE Scholars course with support from the course professor.