Our former CEO, Katy Boren was chosen as 405 Business Magazine's "Innovation Advocate of the Year." Although she will be missed, we know she's moving on to great things, leaving us on a path to success. Congratulations Katy! Link to read the full article ow.ly/fUfE50PtfoV

Welcome to the team, Ellyce! 👏

Our journey with the OKC Minority Founder Accelerator (OMFA) has been extraordinary! The inaugural cohort just concluded. To learn more about OMFA's 16 week accelerator and to apply, visit neokcr.org/omfa.

2023 Innovator Awards: 18 Leaders Named to Second Class of Award Winners Some 50% of the annual growth of the U.S. GDP is tied to new innovation, and we’re proud to present these innovative leaders and their companies pushing Oklahoma forward. shorturl.at/xBIRY

OCAST has some great funding opportunities and it's easier than ever to qualify. More info: ow.ly/3rgq50PwNMk To apply: ogx.ok.gov

Thanks to a $1 Million Investment in Aero Education by Oklahoma Aeronautics, Oklahoma Leads the Nation Again for Aviation High Schools in 2023! Click the link to read the whole press release ow.ly/YMyc50PxIkE

This Wednesday, join the Oklahoma Clean Technology Association in discussing sustainability businesses and eco-friendly ideas over drinks and small bites! Register through this link ow.ly/nnhX50PwTp8

Head on out to Woodward next weekend for the Thunderbird Drone Festival! It's going to be a great time you won't want to miss. Get your tickets here ow.ly/pBB650PAr4g

We need volunteers! It's almost time for our second annual Innovation Week, where hundreds of middle school students will join in experiencing first-hand the best STEAM opportunities the City has to offer. Click the link to volunteer ow.ly/rG8150PAqfi

Aerospace Innovator of the Year: Vigilant Aerospace⁠ provides multisensor collision avoidance software for drones, with two licensed NASA patents allowing development directly with NASA: rb.gy/p108q

Happy one-year of innovation to Paige, our Project Coordinator with SEWDC, a NEOKC community partnership! 👏

We can't wait! 👏🥳

Our most recent News 9 collab features Hough Ear Institute and their fascinating developments in finding a cure for tinnitus. #okcinnovation #innovationdistrict

See you TOMORROW at Cocktails & Collaboration

Innovation Advocate of the Year 2023 – Katy Boren has been the driving force behind the Innovation District since its founding in 2019, spending the last four years advocating for innovative companies and innovators themselves. Read more from Katy: shorturl.at/vDGX9

Healthcare Innovator of the Year 2023 – Dr. Mahmoud Khaimi is the first surgeon in the United States to perform canaloplasty with an iTrack Advance after helping to first pioneer the surgery in 2013. Read more: shorturl.at/gvKNS

Happy National Coffee Day! Celebrate it by stopping by one of the many delicious shops in the Innovation District. Fun fact: this post was created in one of the shops listed. Can you guess which one? 🤫

Don't forget to join us tomorrow evening for Cocktails and collaboration! Thanks to our sponsor OMFA, the first 50 attendees will receive a free drink. We can't wait to see you there!

Early bird tickets for our 2024 Annual Breakfast are now on sale! We have a lot of exciting announcements to make this year that you won't want to miss. Grab your ticket at a discount before the deal ends on Nov. 1st! ow.ly/H5NP50PVCOX

Get ready to wrap up the year with a burst of innovation and holiday cheer! 🌟 Join us at OKCID for a December filled with exciting events that celebrate the spirit of community, collaboration, and creativity.