OKC Innovation District

Step inside Innovation Hall with this drone fly-through and explore a space designed for connection, creativity, and community! Since opening in January, this public space has become a vibrant hub in the district. Whether you’re hosting a workshop, leading a team meeting, or looking for a cozy spot to study, Innovation Hall has you covered: Open Monday-Saturday Conference rooms available for rent A flexible event hall with AV capabilities and a large media screen Le Bon Café, offering French-inspired cuisine in our open lounge Planning something bigger—like a meeting, panel discussion, symposium, or happy hour? Visit https://bit.ly/42g2qkv to learn more and start your booking. Shoutout to Stride Bank, N.A. and Freestyle Creative for helping us capture the space from a whole new perspective!

Yesterday, we unveiled the new Center for Biomedical Data Sciences, which will serve as a centralized resource for our scientists to help process the hundreds of thousands of data points created through various research projects. 👨💻📈🧬 The late U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe secured $1.9 million to build the center through a congressional community project request. Bice and U.S. Rep. Tom Cole of Moore also were instrumental in the funding request. Separately, the McCasland Foundation, based in Duncan, and the United Way of Central Oklahoma provided grants to help complete the center. ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/gGxd2aFr

The first cohort of BioTC Oklahoma just graduated, and they're already working with Wheeler Bio to help produce a melanoma vaccine. This 5-day intensive training is changing the game for biomanufacturing workforce development right here in the Innovation District. Learn how this program is fast-tracking careers and strengthening Oklahoma’s biotech industry. 🔗 Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gnkr86eD

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!!!! Don't miss out on listening to CEO of Level Ex Games - Sam Glassenberg talk about the future of AI for the Life science and Healthcare Industries! 🚀 Exciting Event Alert! 🚀 Join us for an exclusive event: GenAI for Life Sciences: Learnings from the Videogames Industry with Sam Glassenberg, founder & CEO of Level EX! 🗓 Date/Time: Thursday, April 17th, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. 📍 Location: Innovation Hall 316 NE 9th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 🎮 The videogames industry has fearlessly embraced GenAI to deliver the next generation of glorious content. What happens when we unleash these techniques in the life sciences? 🌟 Sam Glassenberg, founder & CEO of Level EX, brings his extensive experience from LucasFilm, Microsoft, and Hollywood to revolutionize the life sciences with video game technology. He has presented at leading companies and conferences such as Medtech Rising, Horasis Global, Advamed Medtech Conference, Stanford MedX, and AstraZeneca Oncology Innovation Day. Featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and CNBC, Sam works with 20 of the top 30 life science and medtech companies, including NASA. Level Ex games, certified for AMA Category 1 CME credit, are played by over a million medical professionals. 🔗 Register now to guarantee your attendance! https://lnkd.in/gK-WB2jB Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from a visionary leader in both the videogames and life sciences industries. #GenAIforLifeSciences Life Science Oklahoma OKC Innovation District OKBioStart OU Health Sciences Center College of Allied Health Greater Oklahoma City Chamber

A New Era for Oklahoma's Biotech Workforce! Last week, BioTC Oklahoma celebrated a major milestone as its inaugural cohort completed their hands-on biomanufacturing training! Today, those same graduates are starting their new careers at Wheeler Bio, Inc. , marking a proud moment for both organizations and the future of biotechnology in Oklahoma. Over the course of five days, participants were trained in key industry practices, including upstream and downstream biomanufacturing, aseptic technique, and cleanroom operations. BioTC’s mission is to equip Oklahomans with real-world, high-demand biotech skills—in less than two weeks. Now, these newly trained professionals are joining the innovative team at Wheeler Bio. Their journey was capped off with a special “signing day” celebration, ushering them into the next phase of their biotech careers. Congratulations to BioTC’s first graduating class, and thank you to Wheeler Bio for helping power the growth of this important industry. Another success story for Oklahoma brought to you by the OKC Innovation District

Don't miss PMI OKC's April Chapter Meeting featuring Oklahoma's top executives! Learn how they leverage project management to drive strategic objectives. 📅 Tuesday April 22, 2025 ⏰ 4:30-6:30 PM 📍 Innovation Hall, OKC Innovation District Speakers include: CIO of Oklahoma Blood Institute, CTO of Oklahoma Health Care Authority, and more! Food and drinks provided! Register: https://lnkd.in/gewXeGum #PMIOKC #ProjectManagement #OKCBusiness #ExecutiveLeadership

Great day 1 of the Oklahoma Innovation Expo! Excited to see everyone at the Oklahoma State Capitol tomorrow. Big thanks to Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) for hosting a great day with an awesome focus on collaboration throughout the state. The Verge OKC will be at table 49. Stop by and meet Peyton Walter & Anna Sheeley

On April 8th, the OKC Innovation District had the honor of hosting another edition of our Cocktails and Collaborations Monthly Social, this time in partnership with Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) following their 3rd Annual Innovation Conference at Innovation Hall. The evening brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for a relaxed night of connection, conversation, and community. Guests explored the space, shared ideas, and raised a glass to the power of collaboration in shaping Oklahoma’s future!

How can the world of video games revolutionize life sciences? Join us for an exciting evening with Sam Glassenberg, founder and CEO of Level Ex Games, as he shares how innovations from the gaming industry are transforming the future of healthcare and medical training through generative AI. GenAI for Life Sciences: Learnings from the Videogames Industry 📅 Thursday, April 17 🕓 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. 📍 Innovation Hall, 316 NE 9th St., OKC Hosted by Life Science Oklahoma, in partnership with OU Health , Level Ex Games, OKBioStart, and the OKC Innovation District. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/grvEPcv7

Aerospace Week 2025: What a Week! Year two of Aerospace Week was an absolute blast. From thought-provoking panels and hands-on STEM experiences to industry meetups and community events, this week showcased the best of Oklahoma’s aerospace and innovation landscape. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who came out, participated, volunteered, and supported the mission. Your energy and enthusiasm made every event memorable. Aerospace Week 2025 could not be done without YOU! A special thank you to our sponsors Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), Boeing , Oklahoma Aces, Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education, and our many partners for helping us take things to new heights. Your commitment to education, innovation, and community engagement continues to inspire and drive progress. Watch the recap video to relive some of the week’s best moments, and get ready, because Aerospace Week 2026 is already in motion. We’re planning to be bigger, better, and even more impactful next year! Let’s keep building, exploring, and reaching higher, together.