NVIDIA Partners With Black Tech Street To Advance AI Education In Tulsa
Black Tech Street (BTS) is bringing transformative AI innovation education to Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District with the help of microchip maker NVIDIA. The partnership aims to help Tulsa become a national model for tech-driven economic empowerment and community advancement.
NVIDIA, the world’s most valuable company, will collaborate with the organization to lead efforts in integrating cutting-edge technologies, according to The Black Wall Street Times.
“NVIDIA is powering the AI revolution—likely the most impactful leap in human history,” Tyrance Billingsley II, founder and CEO of Black Tech Street, said. “To have them standing with us in Greenwood, committing to help our community harness and lead this revolution, means more than I can articulate. This is a game-changing win for Black Wall Street.”
Advancing tech in Tulsa
As a member of Tulsa’s Tech Hub coalition (led by Tulsa Innovation Labs), Black Tech Street has played a significant role in the city’s designation as a Tech Hub for Autonomous Systems by the US Economic Development Administration.
The coalition recently secured $51 million in federal funding, with $10.6 million allocated to create a Greenwood AI Center of Excellence, led by Black Tech Street. Black Tech Street and NVIDIA will partner with the Tech Hub and local community organizations through this collaboration.
The State of Oklahoma will also be a part of this partnership, as it will train up to 10,000 learners. Training will be delivered through educational institutions and community partners.
Goals of the partnership
The partnership has three main goals: expanding AI education, boosting Tulsa’s economy, and positioning the city as a national hub for AI innovation. By offering advanced training programs through local institutions, the initiative will give Tulsa’s wider community access to in-demand AI skills. In turn, this will help create high-paying jobs and establish Tulsa—through Greenwood—as both a model and a testing ground for AI development.
NVIDIA will commit to the partnership by hiring local entrepreneurs, technologists, and students for NVIDIA’s training and certification programs. The company will also collaborate with Black Tech Street to secure federal, state, and philanthropic funding for research and talent development. Additionally, NVIDIA will connect Tulsa startups with its Inception program and global startup ecosystem to help accelerate local growth.
“This partnership will generate economic impact for years to come. NVIDIA and Black Tech Street are setting the stage for new jobs for Tulsans and opening doors of opportunity for our community,” Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols said.
Image: Tyrance Billingsley II, founder and CEO of Black Tech Street; (Right) Michael Boone, Manager, Trustworthy AI Product – NVIDIA Credit: Mike Creef
