OCAST is the state’s only agency whose sole focus is technology – its development, transfer and commercialization.

The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology

OCAST is a small, high-impact agency funded by state appropriations and governed by a board of directors with members from both the private and public sector. OCAST works in partnership with the private sector, higher education, CareerTech and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. OCAST-funded research projects are first reviewed by out-of-state science and business experts and ranked according to scientific merit and commercial potential. In this way, OCAST ensures state funds are wisely invested where they will have the most impact. OCAST is the state’s only agency whose sole focus is technology – its development, transfer and commercialization.

Additionally, the technology-based economic development agency works closely with its strategic partners – the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance, the Oklahoma Technology Commercialization Center and the Inventors Assistance Service – to improve conditions for Oklahoma's technology businesses.

OCAST works closely with its strategic partners – the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance, the Oklahoma Technology Commercialization Center and the Inventors Assistance Service – to improve conditions for Oklahoma's technology businesses.