This $9.385 million project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the Oklahoma Biotech Innovation Cluster led by the Oklahoma City Economic Development Foundation. The grant funds efforts to expand the biotechnology industry in the Oklahoma City region by bolstering domestic resiliency within the biopharmaceutical supply chain. Projects include a commercialization program, expansion of the region's clinical trials center, biotech startup support, and a bioprocessing core facility and workforce program to prepare the region for biomanufacturing at scale. One $250,000 sub-award supports research at the Hough Ear Institute on valve biomechanics, applying principles of biomechanics, computational simulation, material properties, and interdisciplinary expertise to projects involving valve biomechanics. Awarded September 8, 2022, the grant aims to develop and strengthen regional industry clusters while embracing economic equity, creating well-paying jobs, and enhancing U.S. competitiveness globally.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $7.0m | 9/8/22 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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202576S | University Of Oklahoma | Project Grant 087905678 | $75.0k | 2/25/25 | |
202443S | The Innovation Foundation At Oklahoma State University, Inc. | Project Grant 087905678 | $75.0k | 4/2/24 | |
202442S | Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | Project Grant 087905678 | $75.0k | 1/23/24 | |
202465S | Hough Ear Institute | Project Grant 087905678 | $74.9k | 11/21/23 |