ED25HDQ0G0032
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to enhance the autonomous systems testing capabilities of Secure Autonomy Feedback and Evaluation Testbed (SAFE-T)/Skyway Range, Inc. by procuring and implementing advanced technology systems.
This will establish SAFE-T/Skyway Range as a state-of-the-art testing and simulation environment for companies, researchers, and regulators.
Additionally, the grant aims to maximize SAFE-T's utilization by attracting projects from corporations, startups, and private companies nationwide, thereby strengthening cyber threat mitigation through the development of capabilities to replicate leading threats and conduct cyber red-teaming.
Activities to be performed: Hire a business development lead and SAFE-T technical director.
Integrate radar systems with Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) and Skyway Range.
Implement new testing technology systems.
Formally launch SAFE-T.
Expected outcomes: First client use of SAFE-T by the first quarter of the second year of the grant program.
Generate $500,000 in revenue by the end of the third year of the program.
Engage five paying clients by the end of year five of the program.
Intended beneficiaries: The intended beneficiaries of this grant are autonomous systems companies, researchers, and regulators who will utilize the advanced testing and simulation capabilities provided by SAFE-T/Skyway Range, Inc.
Additionally, corporations, startups, and private companies across the nation seeking to enhance their cyber threat mitigation strategies will benefit from SAFE-T's cyber red-teaming capabilities.
Subrecipient activities: Develop and integrate radar system specification.
Procure technology systems, such as Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), Detect and Avoid (DAA), Command and Control (C2), and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR).
Implement testing systems and continue refinements through client feedback.
Formalize working team, generate technology specifications.
Build and validate minimum viable product (MVP) while defining initial systems.
Integrate system with Skyway Range.
Solicit clients in preparation for SAFE-T launch.
Grow client usage of SAFE-T offerings and scale operational capacity in pace with client acquisition.
This will establish SAFE-T/Skyway Range as a state-of-the-art testing and simulation environment for companies, researchers, and regulators.
Additionally, the grant aims to maximize SAFE-T's utilization by attracting projects from corporations, startups, and private companies nationwide, thereby strengthening cyber threat mitigation through the development of capabilities to replicate leading threats and conduct cyber red-teaming.
Activities to be performed: Hire a business development lead and SAFE-T technical director.
Integrate radar systems with Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) and Skyway Range.
Implement new testing technology systems.
Formally launch SAFE-T.
Expected outcomes: First client use of SAFE-T by the first quarter of the second year of the grant program.
Generate $500,000 in revenue by the end of the third year of the program.
Engage five paying clients by the end of year five of the program.
Intended beneficiaries: The intended beneficiaries of this grant are autonomous systems companies, researchers, and regulators who will utilize the advanced testing and simulation capabilities provided by SAFE-T/Skyway Range, Inc.
Additionally, corporations, startups, and private companies across the nation seeking to enhance their cyber threat mitigation strategies will benefit from SAFE-T's cyber red-teaming capabilities.
Subrecipient activities: Develop and integrate radar system specification.
Procure technology systems, such as Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), Detect and Avoid (DAA), Command and Control (C2), and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR).
Implement testing systems and continue refinements through client feedback.
Formalize working team, generate technology specifications.
Build and validate minimum viable product (MVP) while defining initial systems.
Integrate system with Skyway Range.
Solicit clients in preparation for SAFE-T launch.
Grow client usage of SAFE-T offerings and scale operational capacity in pace with client acquisition.
Awardee
Funding Goals
NON-CONSTRUCTION - FY23 REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION HUB PROGRAM PHASE 2
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Tulsa,
Oklahoma
74136-5749
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Tulsa Community Foundation was awarded
Enhancing Autonomous Systems Testing at SAFE-T/Skyway Range
Project Grant ED25HDQ0G0032
worth $6,996,566
from Economic Development Administration in December 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Tulsa Oklahoma United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded through assistance program 11.039 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY 2023 Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program Phase 2 Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 8/29/25
Period of Performance
12/1/24
Start Date
11/30/29
End Date
Funding Split
$7.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$7.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
ED25HDQ0G0032
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Nonprofit With 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other Than An Institution Of Higher Education)
Awarding Office
1331K5 DEPT OF COMMERCE EDA
Funding Office
1331K5 DEPT OF COMMERCE EDA
Awardee UEI
E6NBMP5J8LR3
Awardee CAGE
7NKM9
Performance District
OK-01
Senators
James Lankford
Markwayne Mullin
Markwayne Mullin
Modified: 8/29/25