About CIED

Oklahoma State University's proud academic tradition has been a significant part of enabling the American dream for generations of Oklahomans.

Oklahomans look to OSU for innovations to meet today's new challenges with research from world-class faculty that leads to new enterprises, dynamic collaborations that result in economic development, and creative solutions that translate into a higher quality of life across the State.

OSU's Center for Innovation and Economic Development (CIED) connects the university with business and government, transforming vision into reality for Oklahoma's future and growth.

CIED, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, supports local and regional initiatives across the state's industry sectors, using our proven PROF system: Partnerships, Resources, Outreach and Financial investments.

OSU CIED manages the OSU Enterprise Center LLC, a dynamic business model that encourages start-ups, including high-tech commercialization and offers just-in-time services for emerging companies.

CIED coordinates the university's federal and state agendas. It also organizes special university events for target audiences outside the university such as legislators and their staffs.