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Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology

Supports Oklahoma Center for Advancement of Science and Technology through state-backed grants for manufacturing, startups, and workforce growth.

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Annual funding—
Programs3
Active grants0
Total grants2
About

Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) is Oklahoma's technology-based economic-development agency. Established by the state legislature in 1987, it operates under the Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Innovation and is overseen by the nine-member OSTRaD board.

Its direct cash grant lines are narrow but focused. Industry Innovation Program awards can reach $500,000, …

Programs & grants under this funder
Industry Innovation Program

Supports Non-dilutive grants advance Oklahoma company innovation toward market launch.

1 grant
Industry Innovation Program
Closed
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STEM Intern Partnership Program

Supports two to hire STEM student intern for your innovation projects.

STEM Intern Partnership

Funds Oklahoma-based companies working on deep-tech projects to hire STEM student interns with non-dilutive grants of up to $30,000 per year.

1 grant
STEM Intern Partnership
Between cycles
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Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: oklahoma.gov