OKC Innovation District

Don't forget! Biotc Oklahoma is opening its doors this Friday at Innovation Hall.
If you've ever been curious about biotechnology, life science careers, or the hands-on training happening right here in Oklahoma City, this is your chance to take a look inside.
Tour the training lab, meet instructors, learn about upcoming programs, and connect with Oklahoma's growing biotech community during a casual happy hour and networking event.
Friday, June 12
4:00–6:30 PM
Innovation Hall | 316 NE 9th St.
Registration is free, but space is limited. We hope to see you there!
Learn more and register:

BioTC Open House — OKCID Join Us for the BioTC Open House Friday, June 12 | 4:00 – 6:30 PM Curious about launching a career in biotechnology? BioTC invites you to an engaging Open House designed to give you a closer look at our hands-on training program and vibrant learning environment. What to expect: – Guided t

Conversations. Community. Collaboration.
Join us tomorrow evening for Cocktails & Collaboration at Innovation Hall and connect with the entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, students, and professionals driving Oklahoma City's innovation ecosystem.
Bring a colleague, introduce yourself to someone new, and leave with fresh ideas and new connections. This monthly gathering is all about building relationships that strengthen our community.
Tuesday, June 9
5:30 PM
Innovation Hall
316 NE 9th St.
We'll see you there.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/43nIQ5z

Next Week in the Innovation District

Three opportunities to connect, learn, and meet the people shaping Oklahoma City's innovation ecosystem are happening next week at Innovation Hall.

Cocktails & Collaboration
Tuesday, June 9 | 5:30 PM
Kick off the week with one of the district's signature networking events. Cocktails & Collaboration brings together entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals, students, and community leaders for an evening of meaningful conversations and new connections.
Learn More Here: https://bit.ly/4g0VRta

OKC Tech Week Launch Party
Thursday, June 11 | 5:30 PM
Help launch OKC Tech Week and celebrate the innovators, founders, technologists, and organizations building the future of Oklahoma. Expect networking, community, and a preview of what's ahead for the city's growing tech ecosystem.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/4ubi5w5

BioTC Oklahoma Open House
Friday, June 12 | 4:00–6:30 PM
Step inside BioTC Oklahoma and explore Oklahoma's biotechnology training center. Tour the lab, meet instructors and industry professionals, learn about upcoming training opportunities, and connect with the state's life science community.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/4e5yY5i

All events take place at Innovation Hall, 316 NE 9th St., Oklahoma City.

Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/4o3XuZ6.

Welcome to June in the Innovation District.

Summer is here, and so is a month full of opportunities to connect, learn, volunteer, network, and celebrate community across Oklahoma City.

June Highlights

🩸 OBI Blood Drive | June 2
Help save lives by donating blood during our partnership with OBI. Every donation makes a difference in our community.
Learn More: https://bit.ly/4uOYYt0

🤝 Cocktails & Collaboration | June 9
Our monthly networking event brings together founders, researchers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and community members for conversation and connection. First 50 attendees receive a complimentary drink.
Learn More: https://bit.ly/4xbGtR9

🔬 BioTC Open House | June 12
Tour the BioTC training lab, meet instructors, learn about biotechnology career pathways, and enjoy a casual happy hour while exploring Oklahoma's growing life sciences industry.
Learn More: https://bit.ly/4dM8Zkw

🎉 OKC Tech Week Launch Party | June 11
Join the community as we officially kick off OKC Tech Week and celebrate the innovators, entrepreneurs, and organizations helping shape the future of Oklahoma.
Launch Party Registration: https://bit.ly/4ehB6YV

✊🏾 Juneteenth on the East: Black Creatives' Panel | June 18
A conversation highlighting creativity, culture, entrepreneurship, and the impact of Black leaders and creators in our community.
https://bit.ly/43Fkpka

🌟 Innovation on the Block: Juneteenth on the East Edition | June 20
Find the Innovation District at Juneteenth on the East for a special pop up edition of Innovation on the Block featuring community engagement, hands-on activities, and opportunities to connect.
Learn More: https://bit.ly/4x5rNmr

⚖️ Free Business Counseling & Legal Clinic | June 25
Meet with legal professionals and business advisors to receive guidance on common business questions and challenges.
Learn More: https://bit.ly/4x4WOXI

☕ Coffee & Connect | June 26
Start your morning with coffee, conversation, and community on the Innovation Hall patio. Meet someone new and build connections across the district.
Learn More: https://bit.ly/4dJummy
We will be sharing more details on each event throughout the month.

June starts with an opportunity to make a real difference.

TOMORROW, Innovation Hall becomes a place where our community comes together to help save lives through the Our Blood Institute Blood Drive.

Every donation can help patients facing cancer treatments, surgeries, trauma care, and medical emergencies. It takes about an hour, but the impact can last a lifetime.

As a thank you, donors will receive:
• A free OBI donor t-shirt
• 20% off an espresso-based drink from Elemental Coffee after donating
• Entry into OBI's summer giveaways, including a chance to win a trip to Washington, D.C. and other prizes

June 2
Innovation Hall
316 NE 9th St.
Oklahoma City, OK

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged.

Reserve your donation time: https://bit.ly/4nXFWhg

Let's kick off June by showing up for our neighbors and helping save lives.

What would you build if space wasn’t the barrier?

Innovation Hall is opening its doors to community builders, creatives, wellness leaders, nonprofits, instructors, and organizations ready to bring fresh energy into Oklahoma City’s Innovation District.

We’re looking for recurring community activations that help make Innovation Hall a true community hub. Think networking events, workshops, wellness classes, creative programming, social clubs, community conversations, and new ideas that bring people together in meaningful ways.

If you’ve been looking for a home for your community, this could be it.

Innovation Hall is located in the heart of the Oklahoma City Innovation District at 316 NE 9th St. in OKC.

Applications to the recurring Community Activations at Innovation Hall RFP are now open.

Learn more and apply:
https://bit.ly/4uEv62o

One week from today, Innovation Hall turns into a place where our community shows up to save lives.

Join us June 2 for the Our Blood Institute Blood Drive at Innovation Hall and help make a real impact right here in Oklahoma.

All donors will receive:
• A free donor t-shirt
• 20% off an espresso-based drink from Elemental Coffee after donating

June 2
Innovation Hall
316 NE 9th St. Oklahoma City, OK

Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling ahead helps us create a smooth experience for everyone.

Reserve your donation time here: https://bit.ly/49qhP4R

See you next week!

Innovation Hall will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

We’ll resume normal operating hours on Tuesday. Wishing everyone a safe holiday weekend as we take time to honor and remember those who served.

Tech Talk tomorrow night at Innovation Hall!

Tech Talk: Oklahoma Energy for AI brings together leaders from energy, AI, government, and emerging technology for a conversation on where the industry is headed and why Oklahoma is becoming a major part of that future.

Hear from executives and innovators from Devon Energy, Continental Resources, GreenFire Energy, Tulsa Innovation Labs, the State of Oklahoma, and the Hamm Institute for American Energy as they discuss AI infrastructure, energy demand, innovation, sustainability, and what comes next.

If you work in tech, energy, startups, research, policy, or just want to better understand the future being built here in Oklahoma, this is one to be in the room for.

Thursday, May 21
5:30 PM
Innovation Hall

Register here: https://bit.ly/49YB31A

One week away.

Tech Talk: Energy Edition is coming to Innovation Hall, diving into how Oklahoma is powering the future of AI.

May 21
5:30 PM
Innovation Hall

In partnership with the Hamm Institute, this conversation explores the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and emerging technology, and what it means for innovation in Oklahoma.

Be in the room.