# TARMAC

Program · [Programs and community](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/community)

Also called: Tulsa Advanced Research and Manufacturing Acceleration Center

The Tulsa Advanced Research and Manufacturing Acceleration Center, a [Tulsa Tech Hub](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-tech-hub) project. It helps regional manufacturers find autonomous systems supply-chain opportunities through analysis, technical assistance, lending coordination and a planned [manufacturing](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/hard-tech) center.

**For example:** A manufacturer asks about TARMAC support for supplying components to drone and autonomous systems companies.

## Funding

- EDA awarded $17,999,927 to Tulsa Community Foundation for TARMAC in January 2025, recorded on USAspending. [Source: api.usaspending.gov](https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/awards/ASST_NON_ED25HDQ0G0041_013/)

Figures are as published by the linked source.

## Applying



Application status unknown

[Official application page](https://www.tulsainnovationlabs.com/partner-directory)

Checked 2026-11-15.
Official site: <https://www.tulsainnovationlabs.com/partner-directory>

## Connects to (12)

- [Startup ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/startup-ecosystem): The people, money and organizations in one place that help new companies start and grow.
- [Tulsa Tech Hub](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-tech-hub): A regional effort to make Tulsa a center for autonomous systems, such as drones.
- [Tulsa Innovation Labs](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-innovation-labs): A tech-led economic development organization in Tulsa.
- [Tulsa Community Foundation](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-community-foundation): A charitable foundation based in Tulsa that helps donors support community organizations and projects.
- [U.S. Economic Development Administration](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/us-economic-development-administration): A federal agency within the U.S.
- [Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-manufacturing-alliance): A statewide nonprofit network helping manufacturers adopt technology, develop their workforce and improve operations.
- [TEDC Creative Capital](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tedc-creative-capital): A Tulsa small business lender, founded in 1979 as Tulsa Economic Development Corporation.
- [Oklahoma State University](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-state-university): Oklahoma's land-grant research university, with its main campus in Stillwater.
- [Cherokee Federal](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/cherokee-federal): The federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, providing technology, manufacturing and other services to government…
- [TCF TARMAC LLC](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tcf-tarmac-llc): An entity named alongside Cherokee Federal as a lead for the Tulsa Advanced Research and Manufacturing Center in Tulsa Innovation Labs'…
- [OK Autonomous](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/ok-autonomous): A Tulsa-based organization connecting Oklahoma manufacturers with buyers in drone and autonomous systems supply chains.
- [Accenture](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/accenture): A global professional services company providing consulting and technology services.

## Sources

- <https://www.tulsainnovationlabs.com/partner-directory>
- <https://www.eda.gov/news/press-release/2024/07/02/Tulsa-Hub-for-Equitable-Trustworthy-Autonomy>
- <https://www.tulsainnovationlabs.com/partner-directory>
- <https://www.tulsainnovationlabs.com/initiatives/rose-rock-bridge>
- <https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/awards/ASST_NON_ED25HDQ0G0041_013/>


Map view: https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tarmac