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OCAST requests funding to expand industry innovation, capital access and a STEM internship program
Summary
The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) requested recurring and one‑time funds to expand its industry innovation program, to sustain a STEM internships initiative and to leverage federal and foundation matches for innovation projects.
Oklahoma’s innovation agency, OCAST, told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Feb. 4 it seeks modest recurring operational increases and larger investments to expand its industry innovation grants and a STEM internship program.
Why it matters: OCAST programs are intended to spur technology commercialization, small business growth and workforce development in science and tech fields; funding choices affect statewide economic development and federal match capacity.
Senator Seifried presented OCAST’s requests and Director McGrail, appearing before the committee, described three programmatic priorities: expanding the Industry…
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