This EDA investment supports the tulsa regional advanced mobility (tram) corridor, led by the indian nations council of governments (incog), with advancing aerial mobility technology in northeast…

The Economic Development Administration awarded an $18.4 million Project Grant to Oklahoma State University on September 8, 2022 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant will support the Tulsa Regional Advanced Mobility Corridor initiative led by the Indian Nations Council of Governments to advance aerial mobility technology and transition the region away from legacy industries toward advanced mobility, automation, and unmanned aerial systems. As part of the coalition, Oklahoma State University will partner with the Osage Nation to develop a flight test range for aerial mobility technologies and establish the Launchpad Research and Technology Center in Tulsa's Greenwood neighborhood. The investment is intended to help develop and strengthen regional industry clusters while embracing economic equity, creating good-paying jobs, and enhancing U.S. competitiveness globally.

This EDA investment supports the tulsa regional advanced mobility (tram) corridor, led by the indian nations council of governments (incog), with advancing aerial mobility technology in northeast oklahoma by transitioning the region from its legacy of oil, gas, and traditional manufacturing to advanced mobility, automation, and unmanned aerial systems. As part of the coalition, oklahoma state university will partner with the osage nation to develop a flight test range for aerial mobility technologies and will establish the launchpad research and technology center in tulsa's greenwood neighborhood. Once implemented, the investment will help develop and strengthen regional industry clusters - all while embracing economic equity, creating good-paying jobs, and enhancing U.S. Competitiveness globally.