The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University

The Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education, within The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University, has developed a breakthrough in flight technology! Pending patent approval, their new rotary wing aircraft uses a 3D printed dual-axis gimbal and fixed-pitch propellers for simpler, lighter and more efficient control — paving the way for advanced drones and small aircraft. Congratulations Dr Jamey Jacob and Weng Loh! #OSUInnovation | #OrangeIsTheAnswer

APLU is pleased to recognize Oklahoma State University (OSU) as the latest institution to receive the Innovation and Economic Prosperity Designation. The university has made strides to drive #innovation and development in the region through strong relationships with communities, businesses, and external stakeholders. As OSU pioneered technologies in aerospace, agriculture, and commercial manufacturing, it leveraged industry partnerships to bring new technologies to market while preparing graduates with the necessary skills to thrive in tomorrow’s workforce. The IEP designation is a testament to the university's far-reaching impact. As Elizabeth Pollard, CEO of the OSU Innovation Foundation, put it, “These achievements reflect the bold direction Oklahoma State is charting for the future. We’re committed to creating lasting impact through creativity and collaboration.” Learn more about OSU’s journey to IEP Designation: https://lnkd.in/ed9Q9V8M

Congratulations Chelsea Schafer, Fiscal Operations Manager of Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education, for being nominated as the January Innovator of the Month! The Innovator of the Month is an individual within The Innovation Foundation who exemplifies our mission and carries a true collaborative and innovative spirit, while also living out the Cowboy Code. #OSUInnovation | #CowboyFamily

StillWonder, a STEAM education partner, received an Oklahoma EPSCoR award to help advance STEAM learning opportunities statewide. Congratulations, StillWonder! Full story: https://okla.st/3POGgyJ #OSUInnovation | #WeAreLandGrant

Incredible innovation taking place at the One Health Innovation Lab at Oklahoma State University! #OSUInnovation | #OSUOneHealth

Last week, Dr. Michael Sheldon, Senior Director of Scientific Affairs at Sampled, had the privilege of visiting Oklahoma State University. We're excited to announce that he has accepted a position on the Scientific Advisory Board of the One Health Innovation Lab at Oklahoma State University, which is dedicated to advancing innovation in human and animal health while promoting sustainable solutions to protect our food sources and the environment. Dr. Sheldon looks forward to sharing his knowledge and the experience of 18 years at Sampled, one of the world’s leading analytical biorepositories, as he mentors the talented team at The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University, contributing to groundbreaking research and interdisciplinary projects that will drive advances in health and disease prevention. #OSU #biorepository #scientificadvisory

At The Innovation Foundation, we’re fostering a dynamic ecosystem where artificial intelligence and transdisciplinary research come together to drive cutting-edge innovation and collaboration. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g55jP6j3 #OSUInnovation | #WeAreLandGrant

As school athletic departments navigate the complexities of coaching athletes who are at varying stages of development, evidence-based strength and conditioning programs are a necessity. To support safe training, we partnered with OSU Athletics to host more than 60+ K-12 coaches across Oklahoma in our strength and conditioning clinic. Read about the impact we are making here: https://okla.st/4fXYoAJ #OSUHPNRI | #OSUInnovation

Meet The Speaker! Meet Weston Waldo, the featured speaker for the next Cowboy Commercialization Series session hosted by the Cowboy Innovations Accelerator at The Innovation Foundation at OSU on February 11 at 12 p.m. CT! Weston, MBA, is a renowned educator, entrepreneur, and investor who has made a lasting impact on DeepTech startup ecosystems. From his early career in private equity to commercializing NSF-funded projects and founding companies in life sciences and renewable energy, Weston’s expertise spans innovation, strategy, and entrepreneurship. As the Director at UT Austin’s Austin Technology Incubator and assistant director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) NSF I-Corps Hub: Southwest, which Oklahoma State University is a part of, Weston has supported ventures that have raised over $1.03B and generated $75B in sales. A certified NSF I-Corps instructor, Weston has trained more than 1,800 teams and endorsed 400+ teams for the national program, helping countless innovators bring their ideas to market. During this session, Weston will share his wealth of knowledge on the NSF I-Corps program, including: ? How NSF I-Corps helps innovators understand product-market fit ? Steps to apply for the $50,000 NSF National I-Corps Program ? Key lessons from his own commercialization journey This virtual workshop is open to all — don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the best in the field! Register now: okla.st/3WlYvPQ #OSUAccelerator | #OSUInnovation

Join our #CowboyFamily today! We have two key roles open within The Innovation Foundation and Cowboy Enterprises. Director of Cowboy Innovations Accelerator and Cowboy Technologies, LLC: ?? Directs Cowboy Innovations Accelerator that advances innovation-based, proof-of-concept technologies towards venture-backable startups and licenses ?? Directs Cowboy Technologies, LLC, the for-profit venture-capital arm of The Innovation Foundation OSU making returns-based investments in OSU technology projects and growth startups ?? https://okla.st/4gJPTtT Commercialization Officer: ?? Works with OSU faculty and student innovators to recognize, protect, market, and license OSU intellectual property to corporate partners ?? Proactively facilitates corporate partnerships in order to match industry need, problem, or opportunity to OSU’s unique research and development skills, capabilities and assets ??https://okla.st/4ajqlBQ #OSUAccelerator | #OSUInnovation