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STEM Intern Partnership

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.

Between cyclesOklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and TechnologyUnited StatesEligible in Oklahoma

The STEM Intern Partnership is administered by the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST), a state agency supporting innovation and economic development in Oklahoma. It provides non-dilutive grant funding directly to private-sector Oklahoma companies to hire STEM student interns on technology-focused projects. The program sits under OCAST's broader mission and aligns…

Projects with end-user applications in three sectors: aerospace, autonomous systems, and defense; biotechnology and life sciences; and energy diversification.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.6 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.100%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: oklahoma.gov