Oklahoma State University Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Entrepreneurial EcosystemThe School of Entrepreneurship and Riata Center operate within a broader ecosystem that provides support to business startup and technology commercialization efforts on campus. This ecosystem is vibrant and is growing each semester, check back frequently because the ecosystem continues to grow.
On campusOSU Units that are Part of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on the OSU Campus
- Riata Center for Entrepreneurship
Active entrepreneurship center that engages in external outreach, student support, and facilitating business startup activity on campus.
- School of Entrepreneurship
business.okstate.edu/entrepreneurship
One of the most comprehensive “entrepreneurship-focused” academic departments in the country, with full undergraduate and graduate curriculums.
- Oklahoma State University Research Foundation
Administrative unit that provides overall leadership for entrepreneurship and tech transfer on campus, and supervises Cowboy Technologies, the Technology Development Center, the University Multispectral Laboratories, and the National Energy Solutions Institute.
- New Product Development Center
Helps Oklahoma small manufacturers along with OSU faculty, students and staff develop and commercialize product ideas.
- College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology FabLab
Hands-on Fab Lab in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology on the OSU Stillwater campus.
- Edmon Low Library
- OSU App Center
A space where OSU students, faculty and staff can transform their app ideas into functioning web and mobile apps.
- Technology Development Center
Processes OSU faculty-generated invention disclosures and provides advice to faculty and students on intellectual property issues.
- Cowboy Technologies
OSU affiliated unit that makes seed stage investments in companies commercializing OSU technologies.
- Center for Sovereign Nation Engagement
Dedicated to the advancement of Native American students on the OSU campus.
- Robert M. Keer Food & Agricultural Products Center
Known as FAPC, helps Oklahoma citizens, businesses and OSU faculty, students and staff develop food and agricultural products and processes.
- Center of Health Systems Innovation
Unit that focuses on both clinical and business model innovations in health care.
- Various Colleges on OSU CampusEach college on the OSU campus in engaged in entrepreneurship-related activities in some manner.
Off campusUnits that are Part of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem not on the OSU Campus
- FabLab Tulsa
Fully equipped 3,700 square foot FabLab open to the general public. Located in Tulsa, OK.
- I2e
Private, non-profit corporation focused on funding and growing innovative small businesses in Oklahoma.
- Seed Step Angels
Formalized group of angel investors, managed by i2e, that funds early stage technology companies.
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36 Degrees North
An 11,000 square-foot facility which will serve as a basecamp for Tulsa’s entrepreneurial community. The School of Entrepreneurship is a founding partner, and will have a permanent office in the facility.
- Oklahoma Center for Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST)
Agency of the government of Oklahoma that is responsible for technology-based economic development. Is responsible for fostering innovation in existing and developing businesses by supporting basic and applied research.
- Meridian Technology Center
Provides a curriculum of one to two year program in areas such as cosmetology, culinary arts, digital media and welding. Also has a new business incubator. Located in Stillwater, OK.
- Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation
Philanthropic foundation established in 1997 by Bill Lobeck and Kathy Taylor. Is active in supporting entrepreneurship and developing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Tulsa, OK. Instrumental in the development of 36 Degrees North.
- George Kaiser Family Foundation
A charitable organization based in Tulsa, OK, dedicated to providing equal opportunity for young children through investments in early childhood education, community health, social services and civic engagement. Also supports entrepreneurship in Tulsa, and was instrumental in the development of 36 Degrees North.
- Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
Non-profit association of businesses, industry and individuals interested in the economic growth and quality of life in Stillwater, Oklahoma.