<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[OK Catalyst]]></title><description><![CDATA[We promote economic growth in Oklahoma by providing entrepreneurs and small businesses with the resources they need to grow.]]></description><link>https://www.okcatalyst.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:58:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.okcatalyst.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Innovation Never Sleeps: Preparing for the SBIR/STTR’s Comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our mission is simple: help innovators and entrepreneurs find the federal funding that turns bold ideas into real-world impact. We’re keeping a close eye on the latest developments with the SBIR and STTR programs so you can stay informed and ready for what’s next. Current Status of SBIR/STTR   The federal SBIR/STTR program officially  expired on September 30, 2025 , pending reauthorization by Congress. While this pause has created some uncertainty, there’s still encouraging news:  funding for...]]></description><link>https://www.okcatalyst.com/post/innovation-never-sleeps-preparing-for-the-sbir-sttr-s-comeback</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69023500b041992f9669d350</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:52:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/222044_c5d192eba3f14717b904dd9248f0944d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>OK Catalyst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBIR Anxiety: Should You Be Worried?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As federal funding priorities evolve in 2025, we’ve heard from many of you seeking clarity on the future of the SBIR/STTR programs. In...]]></description><link>https://www.okcatalyst.com/post/sbir-anxiety-should-you-be-worried</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f8168cc9ecd44841326e61</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:27:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/222044_0176328ac29448adb23ab1a19e5c7927~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>OK Catalyst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025: Building on 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[As our supporters, ecosystem partners, and clients, we invite you to join us as we look back at our biggest accomplishments of 2024 and...]]></description><link>https://www.okcatalyst.com/post/2025-building-on-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a8d96a76d543a313a9c40</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:46:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/222044_c7b2d76fba394771b644bab87c226617~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_660,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>OK Catalyst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["All things great are wound up with all things little."]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month's titular quote comes from the childhood classic Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery and it truly sums up what November...]]></description><link>https://www.okcatalyst.com/post/all-things-great-are-wound-up-with-all-things-little</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6744c4c07d2e82fb3b1c5572</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:14:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/222044_6fff8acc431b47988b37a40d9f30b349~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>OK Catalyst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Praise of Silos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silos are often maligned as one of the largest problems in an information ecosystem, but as someone from an agricultural background, this...]]></description><link>https://www.okcatalyst.com/post/in-praise-of-silos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">671bd8676cf7bc1f5dec24f0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:15:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/222044_7da6d0ca36c94d47bd51696bf39a836a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>OK Catalyst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Save the Dates!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us for two free workshops to help you prepare for a successful SBIR/STTR submission! The SBIR/STTR programs are an important...]]></description><link>https://www.okcatalyst.com/post/save-the-dates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ce38fc33d28e083c81810b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:18:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/222044_db01835e60b3422d81ad1b99aa88d8dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>OK Catalyst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You Ready?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What You Need To Know The next round of DoD Topics will be released on Wed, Apr 17 and you can find them on the Defense SBIR/STTR...]]></description><link>https://www.okcatalyst.com/post/are-you-ready</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6605997c36a52a4e825b6cb9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:14:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/222044_3f596a1bcc4c4007b02401d6e06bf62d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>OK Catalyst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Announcements &#38; Funding News]]></title><description><![CDATA[OK Virtual Health Tech Company Wins SBIR Phase II Award! Soaak Technologies, Inc., a Tulsa-based health tech company that employs a...]]></description><link>https://www.okcatalyst.com/post/announcements-funding-news</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65f21adf47586b8e425e8bb6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:20:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/222044_e8fdaa97f5ae40ab983f08b6334cb1df~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>OK Catalyst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["America's Seed Fund" Helps Launch New Tech!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small Businesses Are Leveraging Non-Dilutive Funding to Launch New Products and Grow Their Business! 2023 was an exciting year for OK...]]></description><link>https://www.okcatalyst.com/post/america-s-seed-fund-helps-launch-new-tech</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65cb9b65867e67ec089ae842</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:03:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/222044_6d79a566083b454a93edcd325a5e8cfd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>OK Catalyst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Innovation Update with OK Catalyst]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new year means more opportunities to take advantage of non-dilutive funding opportunities available through the Small Business...]]></description><link>https://www.okcatalyst.com/post/the-innovation-update-with-ok-catalyst</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b6bf127786c0011bf2153e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:24:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/222044_42a0c590921b437ebebfe464646dea75~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>OK Catalyst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Use the SBIR Process to Propel your Startup]]></title><description><![CDATA[For entrepreneurs who are developing high-risk, innovative technologies, the SBIR program is a potential solution to funding challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.okcatalyst.com/post/sbir-resources-to-propel-your-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">652ef0732b5042530b2a055e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:30:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/222044_bc881bfef0be4269bc70ff6e26154f04~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>OK Catalyst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farewell 2023, Here's What's in Store for 2024!]]></title><description><![CDATA[OK Catalyst is grateful for another year of serving small businesses across Oklahoma and The Heartland. We want to wish all our friends a...]]></description><link>https://www.okcatalyst.com/post/farewell-2023-here-s-what-s-in-store-for-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65778e21dc63802c21901cb9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:52:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/222044_a4ddf1eee0e741719fffd55715aea884~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>OK Catalyst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DoD Topics are Out! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Defense Broad Agency Announcement is Open! 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If you are an experienced company with strong ties with NASA, we invite you to apply to our NASA Funding Lab. 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