Statewide programs and initiatives to help new and existing South Carolina businesses thrive.
The purpose of this grant is to increase the capabilities, efficiency, and overall competitiveness of small and medium sized manufacturers through the adoption of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), the implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMSs), and Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.
Gets businesses back up and running and people back to work as quickly as possible in times of disaster.
We develop and build many good things here in South Carolina; things that can be found in markets throughout the world. South Carolina companies of all sizes work with the South Carolina Department of Commerce to grow their businesses internationally. Our International Trade team provides a range of services, programs and funds that assist both new and experienced exporters with their export efforts, and help them realize the benefits of international trade.
Supports the launching and sustaining of technology commercialization as a vital part of South Carolina's economy through funding programs that concentrate on research and development, high impact entrepreneurship, startup support, talent development and increasing accessibility to risk capital and other resources that enable innovation.
Helps new and startup companies develop by providing services such as management training or space for the business to operate.
Promotes and nurtures the growth and development of South Carolina's agriculture industry and its related businesses while assuring the safety and security of the buying public.
Promotes the economic growth in communities and generally represent the business interests of the communities they serve.
Promotes the economic growth in communities and generally represent the business interests of the communities they serve.
A multifaceted service organization for local governments, providing public administration, planning, information systems and technology, grants, workforce development, and services for the elderly population.
The Applied Research Center (ARC) was created specifically as a place for both primary technical research and collaborative discussions about applied technologies in energy, healthcare, homeland security, transportation and other applications.
Provides outreach assistance to pre-ventures, early ventures and established firms through service-learning projects that match Clemson students with entrepreneurs and inventors through volunteer mentors.
An interactive digital platform packed with resources women business owners need to set, and achieve, their business goals. Ascent is designed for the "missing middle" - growth-oriented women entrepreneurs who are beyond the start-up phase and already generating revenue yet looking to grow and scale.
Promotes the economic growth in communities and generally represent the business interests of the communities they serve.
The Beaufort Digital Corridor supports high-tech startups through office space and co-working spaces, technology courses and more.
Promotes the economic growth in communities and generally represent the business interests of the communities they serve.
The Benedict College Business Development Center was created with a mission to expand the college’s role in addressing the economic and business development needs of small and minority businesses.