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The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology 2007 Summer Grant Writing Institute Steve Paris Tec

The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology 2007 Summer Grant Writing Institute Steve Paris Technology Information Services & Oklahoma Innovations. Background. Established in 1987 as the state’s only agency for technology-based economic development

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The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology 2007 Summer Grant Writing Institute Steve Paris Tec

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  1. The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology 2007 Summer Grant Writing Institute Steve Paris Technology Information Services & Oklahoma Innovations

  2. Background Established in 1987 as the state’s only agency for technology-based economic development Governed by the Oklahoma Science Technology Research and Development (OSTRaD) Board of Directors

  3. OCAST The only state agency whose sole mission is technology based economic development Objective: Advance economic development in Oklahoma through science and technology Purpose: Help start, grow and sustain technology businesses that create quality jobs and wealth in Oklahoma

  4. The OCAST Model • Highly Competitive • Outside Peer Review • Catalyst for Collaboration Between State Government, the Private Sector, and Higher Education • Technical Advisory Committees

  5. OCAST’S Return on Investment Since 1987 – FY2006: $139 Million $2.4 Billion State Private and Appropriations Federal Funding ROI = 17:1

  6. OCAST recognized as a national model.

  7. OCAST Programs • Health Research • New Scientist • Applied Research • Small Business Research Assistance • Inventors Assistance • Commercialization Center

  8. OCAST Programs • Oklahoma Manufacturers Alliance • Oklahoma Aerospace Institute • Plant Sciences Research • Nanotechnology Applications • Seed Capital Fund

  9. OCAST Funding Process • Announced through “requests for proposals” – posted on OCAST website • Competitive and peer reviewed • Education and experience most important • Funding provided through a direct contract with OCAST as a reimbursement for research completed

  10. Technology-based Economics in Oklahoma

  11. Emerging Technologies • Advanced Materials/ Nanotechnology • Energy • Bioscience/Biotechnology • Electronics/Sensors • Information Technology • Meteorological Science

  12. EngiusStillwater, Oklahoma

  13. Bergey WindpowerNorman, Oklahoma

  14. Martin BionicsOklahoma City, Oklahoma

  15. Amethyst ResearchArdmore, Oklahoma

  16. Redlands Community College and Martin BiochemIntern Partnership Project

  17. Zivko Aeronautics Guthrie Oklahoma

  18. University of Tulsa Nanoscale Batteries

  19. icxNomadicsStillwater, Oklahoma

  20. Other Success Stories • Noble Foundation, Ardmore • Techrizon, Lawton • IMTEC, Ardmore • Precision Design, Weatherford • Ekips, Norman • Nordam, Tulsa • Meshcentric, Claremore

  21. More About OCAST Listen to Oklahoma Innovations on the OCAST radio network: Tulsa - Saturday @ 5 am on KRMG AM 740 Altus - Saturday @ 6 am on KCCU FM 89.9 Ardmore - Saturday @ 6 am on KLCU FM 90.3 Chickasha - Saturday @ 6 am on KCCU FM 100.1 Clinton - Saturday @ 6 am on KYCU FM 89.1 Duncan - Saturday @ 6 am on KCCU FM 89.3 Lawton/Fort Sill - Saturday @ 6 am on KCCU FM 89.3 Wichita Falls TX - Saturday @ 6 am on KMCU FM 88.7 Oklahoma City - Sunday @ 5 pm on KTOK AM 1000

  22. More About OCAST Visit the OCAST web site: www.ocast.state.ok.us Steve Paris 405/319-8405 sparis@ocast.state.ok.us

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