Vision
FISTA is a state-of-the-art facility committed to supporting the warfighter and empowering partners in the aerospace, defense, and related industries. We offer tailor-made commercial spaces, advanced STEM education programs, government relations assistance, and specialized testing facilities to foster innovation, collaboration, and triumph in the dynamic landscape of defense and security.
For more information, please contact us at info@thefista.com
Facility Features
The best workspaces provide everything you need to think creatively, collaborate, and manage your work effectively—and that’s exactly what the FISTA Innovation Park does. Our facility provides multiple features to enhance your team’s productivity and ingenuity. From secure meeting spaces to a future STEM lab, we offer everything you need to develop the best in engineering and defense technology. Some of our amenities are listed below.
- Classified Conference Center
The Classified Conference Center at FISTA provides a secure and confidential space for high-level discussions and information sharing, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected. Prospects benefit from a discreet and controlled environment, fostering trusted collaborations and safeguarding critical information during classified meetings and conferences. - Secure Parking
Our secure parking facilities at FISTA offer peace of mind to our partners by providing a safe and controlled environment for their valuable assets. Prospects can trust that their vehicles and equipment will be protected from unauthorized access and potential threats, ensuring the security of their investments while on our premises. - Internet 2: Supercomputer Network
FISTA’s access to the Internet2 supercomputer network empowers our partners with unparalleled computational capabilities. Prospects can harness the immense processing power of this network to accelerate research, data analysis, and innovation, giving them a significant competitive edge in their fields. - Your Custom Space
Our primary focus is crafting tailor-made spaces to cater to our partners’ operational requirements. These spaces are meticulously designed to accommodate various needs, including workplaces, research and development, or manufacturing. Moreover, our expertise extends to creating facilities that adhere to the highest security standards, including Top Secret clearance specifications. - Available Space
FISTA boasts over 150,000 square feet of readily available space, ready for custom construction. Partners have the unique opportunity to shape their space precisely according to their specific preferences and requirements. - Anechoic Chamber
FISTA will feature two anechoic chambers designed to cater to industry demands. One chamber will accommodate tracked vehicles, including those as large as the M1 Abrams, while the other will serve as an industry-standard facility for electronic and mechanical testing. - STEM Center
FISTA will offer a state-of-the-art STEM education and innovation hub, complete with a makerspace. This facility seeks to establish ongoing internships and partnerships with FISTA associates that persist throughout a student’s educational path, enabling our partners to invest in the next generation.
Concierge Services
At the FISTA, we’re here to help you grow. We work with all of our potential leases to help you determine if the FISTA Innovation Park is right for you—we’ll review your credentials and capabilities to see if your talents and resources align with the needs and mission of the warfighter. If your science and technology fulfill a true need at Fort Sill, we’ll help you take the right steps to get connected and get to work. If not, we’ll do our best to help you find the innovation hub that’s right for you and your team.
As a FISTA innovation partner, our admin staff will work with you and your team to help you acclimate to your new workspace as quickly and seamlessly as possible. As onsite property managers, we’ll be your one-stop shop for everything you need to function efficiently in your new space. From acquiring your new office space, establishing your lab and integration facility, to the printing of your parking permits, we’ll guide you step-by-step through the process so you can get to work.
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