Building a World-Class Tech Hub in America's Heartland

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We fuel economic opportunity in our region through innovation.

Tulsa Innovation Labs connects resources, ideas and people.
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We bring unique partners together to identify opportunities and design solutions in our community, like programs that train the next generation of our workforce, attract and develop new businesses and support industry needs as they transition to an innovation-driven future.​
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Tulsa's Tech Niche

Founded in 2020 by the George Kaiser Family Foundation to secure Tulsa’s leadership in industries of the future, our strategy is based on Tulsa’s unique assets, strengths and history of innovative leadership.

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In recent years, Tulsa has seen significant growth and earned national recognition. As innovation and tech talent shift from the coasts to the Heartland, the Tulsa region is well-positioned to be a technology hub.

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Named among the TOP 50 surge cities for startup growth by Inc.

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Approximately $1B invested in downtown over the past 5 years

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Cost of tech talent is 15% less than the national average

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Cost of living is 8% lower than the national average

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51.5% of residents are of color, making Tulsa one of the fastest-diversifying cities in the U.S.

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Tulsa to secure U.S. position as global tech leader with approximately $51 million award from Economic Development Administration

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Tulsa Receives EDA Tech Hubs Designation with ‘Equitable & Trustworthy Autonomy’ Proposal

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The University of Tulsa launches institute for cyber research and commercialization with projected $75M investment

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Tulsa Innovation Labs, Oklahoma State University and Osage Nation cut ribbon on LaunchPad Center for Advanced Air Mobility

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Jennifer Hankins, Daniel Plaisance, & TIL team
Tulsa Awarded $38.2 Million Build Back Better Grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration

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Tulsa Innovation Labs 2022 Year In Review

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TRAM Summit: Mobility's Next Frontier

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