Innovation on the Block
A free, family-friendly STEAM night designed to inspire youth and connect them to Oklahoma City's growing innovation community.
Through hands-on STEAM activities led by local nonprofits, educators, and industry partners, attendees of all ages can explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in fun, interactive ways.
BioPitch Series – Pitch Competition
🧬 Get Ready for the BioPitch Series - Workshop & Competition! Join OKBioStart, The Verge OKC, and the OKC Innovation District as we count down to Oklahoma Bio Week! Got a Biotech Innovation, Medical Device, or Virtual Health Software? Perfect your pitch in our workshop and present it to top investors in OKC!🛠️ Part 1: Pitch Workshop Led by Ron Bolen from OU’s Sooner Launch Pad. Gain hands-on feedback and refine your deck before deadlines hit! Date: August 6, 2026🏆 Part 2: Pitch CompetitionCheer on Life Science finalists showcasing groundbreaking ideas! Connect with industry leaders and celebrate local innovation. Date: August 20, 2026 | Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: The Verge OKC (600 N. Robinson Ave, #500) ✨ Series Highlights:- Fine-tune your pitch at our workshop on August 6th.- Watch innovators compete live on August 20th!- Network with key players in OKC's life science scene. - Enjoy free snacks during the competition!
Preparing & Securing NIH SBIR Grant funding webinar
Have an innovative idea with the potential to make an impact, but need funding to move it forward?
During Oklahoma Bio Week, Life Science Oklahoma is hosting a webinar focused on one of the biggest hurdles for researchers, innovators, and early stage companies: securing funding.
Join us for Preparing & Securing NIH SBIR Grant Funding, an informative session designed to help attendees better understand the NIH Small Business Innovation Research funding process and prepare to pursue federal funding opportunities.
If you’re developing new technology, advancing research toward commercialization, or building an early stage company in the life sciences, this is a conversation worth being part of.
Future of Innovation in Healthcare & Biotech
Hear from Oklahoma's leading bioscience and healthcare innovators as they discuss the state's greatest opportunities, emerging technologies, workforce needs, and the partnerships driving the next generation of discoveries and patient care.
What The Cell? Bio Science Trivia Night
Science, networking, and a little friendly competition—what could be better?
Join Life Science Oklahoma, Cytovance Biologics, and the Oklahoma City Innovation District for the inaugural What The Cell!? Science Trivia Night on Tuesday, August 18th.
Whether you're a scientist, entrepreneur, student, or simply enjoy testing your knowledge, this event is a great opportunity to connect with Oklahoma's life sciences community while competing in a fun, fast-paced trivia challenge.
Date: Tuesday, August 18
Time: 5 – 7:15 p.m.
Location: Innovation Hall
Oklahoma Bio Industry Showcase
Experience interactive expos that bring together the companies, researchers, startups, institutions, and innovators driving Oklahoma's growing bioscience ecosystem.