Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST)

OCAST's first Voices of Innovation feature spotlights 4AG Manufacturing. Hear from Spencer Smith, Director of Operations, as he shares the company's journey, growth, and commitment to innovation.

From learning every aspect of the business firsthand to helping grow an Oklahoma manufacturing company, Smith's story demonstrates the persistence, problem-solving, and innovation that drive Oklahoma's economy forward.

🔗 Read the full story: https://loom.ly/MvZLw5w

OCAST’s Oklahoma City and Tulsa offices will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day as we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Innovation creates impact.

Through strategic investments, partnerships, and innovation-focused programs, OCAST continues supporting economic growth across Oklahoma.

FY Impact Highlights:
• $1.07B economic impact
• 2,868 jobs created or retained
• $254M in follow-on funding

Innovation is building Oklahoma’s future.

Read more in the Annual Report https://loom.ly/bSl7nEw

Every innovation story starts with a problem worth solving.

Our Voices of Innovation series highlights the people helping shape Oklahoma’s future through innovation and collaboration.

The series will spotlight industry innovation on the OCAST blog. First highlight will be 4AG. You will learn how 4AG is growing manufacturing one product at a time right here in Oklahoma.

Innovation is happening in every corner of Oklahoma.

From startup founders and researchers to manufacturers and STEM students, Oklahoma’s innovation ecosystem continues to grow through collaboration, creativity, and opportunity.

At OCAST, we’re proud to support the people and programs helping move ideas from concept to customer.

Be on the lookout for when we open STEM Internship applications.

OCAST has developed the Statewide Innovation Glossary, a shared resource designed to support clearer communication and stronger collaboration across Oklahoma’s innovation ecosystem.

The glossary includes commonly used innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, workforce, and ecosystem-related terminology to help partners statewide stay aligned.

View the glossary here https://loom.ly/Ht-l5RU

If you would like to suggest additional terms for future updates, please email [email protected].

🎧 Missed the latest episode? No worries—You still can listen now...

Join Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell on Innovate That podcast as he chats with Kraettli L. Epperson, CEO of Vigilant Aerospace Systems, about the future of drones, aerospace innovation, and Oklahoma’s role in advanced air mobility.

Catch up and listen now! 🔗 https://loom.ly/3IyHiKY

🚨 Deadline tonight! OCAST STEM Intern Partnership applications close at 11:59 pm CST. Do not miss this opportunity to connect Oklahoma businesses with top STEM talent.

👉 Apply now: https://loom.ly/wftY1FM