Five Oklahoma startups have been selected to join the eighth cohort of gBETA Oklahoma City, a free accelerator program for early-stage companies. 

The selected companies are ClotShield, DeaconTech, ENF Products, Mozzie Style and PulmoPrecise. The program began May 15 and runs for seven weeks. 

gBETA OKC is operated by gener8tor, a national venture firm and accelerator network. The program is offered in partnership with the Greater OKC Chamber, Inasmuch Foundation, Love’s Travel Stops, Oklahoma State University and Square Deal Capital. 

The accelerator provides early-stage founders with individual coaching and access to mentors, customers and investors. gBETA does not take equity or charge fees. Since launching in 2015, its alumni have raised more than $846 million and created 5,600 jobs across the United States and Canada. 

Since gBETA OKC began, it has supported 35 companies, which have raised more than $1.87 million in funding. 

"gBETA and their hands-on approach with founders has already brought immense value to the Oklahoma ecosystem in the four years it's been activated here,” said Tim Doty, vice president of corporate development and growth at Love’s Travel Stops. “We are proud to partner with gBETA and look forward to the next round of innovation cultivated right here in the community through mentorship, workshops and strategic connections."  

Kristen Gibbs, gBETA OKC program director, said the new cohort reflects the city’s potential to grow its early-stage business network. “I’m thrilled to work with a new group of startups for our spring cohort,” Gibbs said. “The economic impact of the work we do with startups in Oklahoma City is undeniable. This is a great group of innovative companies focused on impact, and I’m excited to be a part of this burgeoning ecosystem.”  

At the end of the program, the cohort will present at a public showcase in fall 2025. 

Spring 2025 Cohort 

ClotShield 

ClotShield automates blood testing for pulmonary embolism, a leading cause of preventable hospital deaths. The device connects to IV lines of high-risk patients to deliver faster testing. ClotShield has secured two provisional patents and $15,000 in non-dilutive funding. Pilot studies are set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025. 

DeaconTech 

DeaconTech produces a bio-based graphene car battery that is lighter, lasts two to three times longer and reduces waste and emissions. The company is backed by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and has secured a pilot partnership with the city of Norman. 

ENF Products LLC 

ENF manufactures nanofiber sheets and the machines to produce them. Nanofiber materials are used in fabrics, sensors and portable tools. Since the fourth quarter of 2022, ENF has raised $200,000 and earned $35,000 in sales. 

Mozzie Style 

Mozzie Style designs chemical-free clothing made from mosquito net fabric. Its products offer full-body protection from mosquitoes and ticks. The company holds a utility patent and is projecting 300 percent growth in 2025. 

PulmoPrecise 

PulmoPrecise is developing a smart inhaler that uses artificial intelligence to increase medication delivery to the lungs. The device improves drug efficiency from 25 percent to 90 percent, cuts doses by 72 percent and reduces costs by 69 percent. The startup is working with OU Health and Quench Medical to advance toward FDA submission. 

For more information or to apply, visit the gBETA website.