Industry Innovation Program (Oklahoma) is sponsored by OCAST (Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology). OCAST awards non-dilutive capital to companies leading innovative projects that have the potential to create economic impact in Oklahoma. This program aims to move innovative projects toward market launch.

Center for Advancement of Science & Technology (OCAST) Why Innovation Matters In Oklahoma Innovation matters in Oklahoma. Oklahomans have a rich history of innovating in times of disruption. And today is one of those moments.

Innovation is what propels our state forward, accelerates economic growth and solves society’s most challenging problems. Biotechnology, aerospace, and energy diversification advances are fueling Oklahoma’s innovation setting the stage for a new decade of advancement with new discoveries, products and services.

</p>\n<p>By leading and investing in innovation, Oklahoma will grow our economy, create new products and businesses that can provide Oklahomans with high-paying jobs, and accelerate our state’s competitiveness. That’s why the Office of Science and Innovation is dedicated to harnessing the power of ideation and Oklahoma’s pioneering spirit to propel Oklahoma to a TOP TEN for science and technology.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-eedf72ccd6" class="cmp-text"> Innovation matters in Oklahoma. Oklahomans have a rich history of innovating in times of disruption. And today is one of those moments.

Innovation is what propels our state forward, accelerates economic growth and solves society’s most challenging problems. Biotechnology, aerospace, and energy diversification advances are fueling Oklahoma’s innovation setting the stage for a new decade of advancement with new discoveries, products and services.

By leading and investing in innovation, Oklahoma will grow our economy, create new products and businesses that can provide Oklahomans with high-paying jobs, and accelerate our state’s competitiveness. That’s why the Office of Science and Innovation is dedicated to harnessing the power of ideation and Oklahoma’s pioneering spirit to propel Oklahoma to a TOP TEN for science and technology.

This is a new era in Oklahoma, one that embraces innovation, science and technology, and leverages on our state’s unique assets to make Oklahoma a Top Ten state for innovation. </p>\n<p>Oklahoma is home to an expanding innovation ecosystem. There’s a confluence of forces within state leadership, industry, and the philanthropic community to grow Oklahoma’s innovation economy.

</p>\n<p>Oklahoma has a commitment to creating an environment that embraces and nurtures innovative thinking. </p>\n"}}" id="text-76c65f8ef9" class="cmp-text"> This is a new era in Oklahoma, one that embraces innovation, science and technology, and leverages on our state’s unique assets to make Oklahoma a Top Ten state for innovation. Oklahoma is home to an expanding innovation ecosystem.

There’s a confluence of forces within state leadership, industry, and the philanthropic community to grow Oklahoma’s innovation economy. Oklahoma has a commitment to creating an environment that embraces and nurtures innovative thinking. The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) is the state's agency for technology-based economic development.

We are a results-driven, high-performing organization that increases research activity and public/private partnerships leading to innovation in the core tech sectors most important to Oklahoma's economy, including Aerospace - Defense and Autonomous, Biotechnology and Life Sciences, and Energy Diversification. This results in new businesses, job growth, higher wages, and an improved quality of life for the citizens of Oklahoma.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-4d86b01161" class="cmp-text"> The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) is the state's agency for technology-based economic development.

We are a results-driven, high-performing organization that increases research activity and public/private partnerships leading to innovation in the core tech sectors most important to Oklahoma's economy, including Aerospace - Defense and Autonomous, Biotechnology and Life Sciences, and Energy Diversification. This results in new businesses, job growth, higher wages, and an improved quality of life for the citizens of Oklahoma.

FY2025 OCAST Annual Report The FY25 OCAST Annual Report highlights the role innovation plays in advancing Oklahoma’s economy and quality of life. This year’s theme, <b>Future Focus: Voices of Innovation, Promise for Tomorrow</b>, reflects OCAST’s commitment to elevating the people and partnerships shaping the state’s future.

</p>\r\n<p>The report features company success stories, STEM workforce achievements, and key accomplishments from the fiscal year, demonstrating how OCAST supports ideas, grows companies, and builds a resilient innovation economy for Oklahoma. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-863ae705d9" class="cmp-text"> The FY25 OCAST Annual Report highlights the role innovation plays in advancing Oklahoma’s economy and quality of life.

This year’s theme, Future Focus: Voices of Innovation, Promise for Tomorrow , reflects OCAST’s commitment to elevating the people and partnerships shaping the state’s future. The report features company success stories, STEM workforce achievements, and key accomplishments from the fiscal year, demonstrating how OCAST supports ideas, grows companies, and builds a resilient innovation economy for Oklahoma.

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