A global launchpad for mission-driven technology, national defense, STEM education, and regional growth — located in Lawton-Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
The FISTA — Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator — is an innovation center offering secure, reconfigurable office, lab, and manufacturing space adjacent to Fort Sill.
The FISTA brings together innovators across sectors — from students to senior engineers, from civic leaders to national defense contractors. Together, they all grow here.
The FISTA brings together innovators across sectors — from
students to senior engineers, from civic leaders to national defense
contractors. Here’s who’s already growing with us
Mission-ready space. Proximity to Fort Sill. Local workforce pipeline.
Real-world STEM exploration and learning in a facility built for the future.
The FISTA is more than a building. It’s a bridge between national readiness and local opportunity — helping young talent rise, small teams scale, and big missions succeed.
Every square foot supports the next generation of thinkers, makers, and defenders.
Whether you’re a company seeking space, a student looking for inspiration, or if you’re ready to invest in what’s next — there’s a role for you at the FISTA.
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