Tulsa, NY, NJ, Baltimore, and Upstate NY: The Rising Tech Hubs

Tulsa has been designated as a "Tech Hub" by the U.S. Department of Commerce, making it eligible for up to $75 million in federal funding. The Tulsa Hub for Equitable & Trustworthy Autonomy (THETA) will focus on advanced autonomous technologies such as unmanned aerial systems, drones, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The funding will be used to transform Tulsa into a global leader in autonomous systems, creating economic opportunities and aiming to secure a significant share of the global market. The consortium behind the proposal includes 50 public- and private-sector partners, with a focus on equity and inclusion.