With long-standing industry and entrepreneurial excellence that’s informed by data-driven research, Tulsa has a right to win across five focal areas.
Innovation is pivotal for retaining Tulsa's oil and gas workforce and creating accessible jobs. Tulsa is a center of excellence for analytics, automation, and Operational Technology (OT) across the energy sector, leading the way for energy efficiency and sustainability.
With a history of excellence in aerospace, industry-aligned R&D, unique testing assets, and an advanced mobility workforce, the next generation of mobility innovations are coming out of Tulsa.
Virtual and remote care solutions are critical to underserved and rural communities. Tulsa is poised to be a virtual health hub for the South, with best-in-class solutions driven by local research centers and a vibrant business community.
Tulsa's base of energy companies, as well as the growing ecosystems in virtual health and advanced aerial mobility, benefit from new cyber talent and applied research — where Tulsa is on track to be a leader.
By investing in data analytics and data sciences education and training, Tulsa is upskilling talent to prepare the workforce for the data and technology economy.
Explore the 5 Focus Areas Defined by Tulsa Innovation Labs
Learn MoreThis Tulsa-based, for-profit investment firm is focused on returns, quality job creation, and being helpful — primarily working closely with Tulsa-area founders up until they can reach institutional funding at the seed stage.
Rooted in the legacy of Black Wall Street, Build in Tulsa provides access and opportunity for minority entrepreneurs who have historically been denied resources and funding.
Known as Tulsa’s basecamp for entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups, 36DN provides workspace, helpful resources, and a diverse community of entrepreneurs to empower growing companies and drive economic impact in Tulsa.
To position Tulsa as a tech hub and leader in the future of work, Tulsa Innovation Lab is creating economic development programs that seek to make Tulsa the nation’s most inclusive tech community.
inTulsa is an on-the-ground resource that makes it easy for businesses to connect with key hires and launch operations in Tulsa with talent, relocation, and growth solutions.
My husband and I quickly fell in love with the sense of community in Tulsa. We feel like wherever we go, people are welcoming us to Tulsa. Tulsa Remote has made it so easy for us to plug into the community, and we never run out of things to do. We’ve also experienced the powerful history and enduring legacy of Black Wall Street and are excited to witness its continued growth and success!
The ongoing coaching and resources that Build in Tulsa has provided has undoubtedly helped accelerate the growth of my business and my comfort level in pitching my services to prospective clients, partners and funders.
Tulsa secured federal funding as a tech hub for autonomous technology, which could transform the city.
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