Entrepreneurship is on the rise Oklahoma City, and The Verge is looking to invest.

The Northeast Nonprofit Incubator by Northeast Oklahoma City Renaissance is currently accepting applications for its inaugural cohort. The incubator program, beginning on March 9, is meant to help build and fortify nonprofits that focus on Oklahoma City’s Black community, as well as its eastside residents by increasing the number of Black-led nonprofit organizations working in and benefiting the northeast OKC region.

The OKC Latino Accelerator offers local entrepreneurs an opportunity to receive funding and assistance in building up their business. A $15,000 non-dilutive grant, working space at the Oklahoma City Thunder Launchpad and mentorship from industry experts will be awarded to the program’s selected participants.

The Oklahoma City Office of Film and Creative Industries is officially open for business. Created through a partnership between the City of Oklahoma City and Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, the goal is to support the burgeoning industry and facilitate its further growth.

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said he was impressed by what he's seen of Oklahoma's CareerTech system after visiting with students and teachers at Francis Tuttle Technology Center.

Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business has launched its new Center for the Future of Work. The center’s mission is to collaborate with individuals, businesses and local communities to establish networks which benefit from technological innovations.

Another cohort of gBETA Oklahoma City recently wrapped up following seven weeks of lectures, coaching and mentoring, capped off with an opportunity to pitch their startup companies to various prospective investors.