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commercialization
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
... from concept to
commercialization
The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology
2007 Summer Grant
Writing Institute
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
Steve Paris
Technology Information Services
& Oklahoma Innovations
Background
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commercialization
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
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
OCAST
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commercialization
The only state agency whose sole
mission is technology based economic
development
Objective: Advance economic
development in Oklahoma through
science and technology
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
Purpose: Help start, grow and sustain
technology businesses that create
quality jobs and wealth in Oklahoma
The OCAST Model
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commercialization
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
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Highly Competitive
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Outside Peer Review
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Catalyst for Collaboration Between
State Government, the Private
Sector, and Higher Education
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Technical Advisory Committees
OCAST’S Return on
Investment
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commercialization
Since 1987 – FY2006:
$139 Million
State
Appropriations
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
ROI = 17:1
$2.4 Billion
Private and
Federal Funding
OCAST recognized as a
national model.
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commercialization
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
OCAST Programs
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commercialization
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Health Research
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Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
Applied Research
Small Business Research
Assistance
Inventors Assistance
Commercialization Center
OCAST Programs
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commercialization
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Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
Oklahoma Manufacturers
Alliance
Oklahoma Aerospace
Institute
Plant Sciences Research
Nanotechnology Applications
Seed Capital Fund
OCAST Funding Process
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commercialization
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Announced through “requests for
proposals” – posted on OCAST
website
Competitive and peer reviewed
– Education and experience most
important
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Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
Funding provided through a direct
contract with OCAST as a
reimbursement for research
completed
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commercialization
Technology-based
Economics in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
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commercialization
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
Emerging Technologies
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commercialization
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Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
Advanced Materials/
Nanotechnology
Energy
Bioscience/Biotechnology
Electronics/Sensors
Information Technology
Meteorological Science
Engius
Stillwater, Oklahoma
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commercialization
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
Bergey Windpower
Norman, Oklahoma
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commercialization
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
Martin Bionics
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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commercialization
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
Amethyst Research
Ardmore, Oklahoma
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commercialization
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
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commercialization
Redlands Community College
and Martin Biochem
Intern Partnership Project
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
Zivko Aeronautics
Guthrie Oklahoma
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commercialization
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
University of Tulsa
Nanoscale Batteries
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commercialization
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
icxNomadics
Stillwater, Oklahoma
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commercialization
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
Other Success Stories
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commercialization
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of Science and Technology
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Noble Foundation, Ardmore
Techrizon, Lawton
IMTEC, Ardmore
Precision Design, Weatherford
Ekips, Norman
Nordam, Tulsa
Meshcentric, Claremore
More About OCAST
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commercialization
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
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology
More About OCAST
... from concept to
commercialization
Visit the OCAST web site:
www.ocast.state.ok.us
Steve Paris
405/319-8405
[email protected]
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement
of Science and Technology