Who We Serve

Where strategy meets proximity.

If you build for the mission, the FISTA is built for you. Located just outside Fort Sill, our facility gives defense contractors and innovators direct access to secure space, DoD stakeholders, and a growing ecosystem of national security partners. But we’re more than real estate — we’re a launch partner. From SBIR pathways to rapid prototyping, we help you move faster with purpose.

What You’ll Find Here:

• Secure and configurable office, lab, and fabrication space.
• Embedded support for federal contracting and grant strategy.
• Connections to local and national defense innovators.
• Proximity to Fort Sill and mission-critical stakeholders.

• More For the Warfighter
• Available Space

Inspiration happens when students see what’s possible

The FISTA is committed to growing the next generation of engineers, technologists, and problem-solvers — right here in Lawton-Fort Sill. We partner with schools, teachers, and families to deliver hands-on learning experiences that bridge the classroom and the real world. Through workshops, mentorship, and community events, we help students imagine and prepare for futures in high-tech and defense innovation.

What You’ll Find Here:

• STEM outreach and experiential learning
• Student programs and facility tours
• Educator partnerships and curriculum tie-ins
• Pathways to real careers in growing industries

• More For Families
• Latest Successes

Homegrown investment, long-term impact

The FISTA is more than a tenant hub — it’s a regional growth engine. By supporting startups, attracting high-tech investment, and strengthening career pipelines, we’re building a future-forward economy rooted in Lawton-Fort Sill pride. From job creation to community visibility, our mission is to make sure the innovations happening here benefit everyone who calls this region home. It’s not just about defense contracts. It’s about defending opportunity in Lawton-Fort Sill.

• Job opportunities and local hiring pipelines
• Regional economic development partnerships
• Business attraction and ecosystem visibility
• Transparent governance and nonprofit accountability

• More For Our Future
• Support Our Mission