innovation

SC Bio

Statewide

South Carolina's life sciences industry association. A statewide, not-for-profit, public/private life sciences industry association and economic development organization formed to actively promote, build, support, expand and convene South Carolina's life sciences industry. 

MUSC Foundation for Research Development

Charleston
Identifies new funding opportunities, assists in the development of complex grant proposals, and provides a variety of research education offerings.

Beaufort Digital Corridor

Beaufort

The Beaufort Digital Corridor supports high-tech startups through office space and co-working spaces, technology courses and more.

 

Don Ryan Center for Innovation

BeaufortJasper

Promotes a vibrant entrepreneurial business climate within the region through economic development emphasizing organic, sustainable growth. Provide Startup and Growth assistance to Beaufort and Jasper County entrepreneurs. THey give guidance to anyone that needs support when starting or running a business.

SCRA Duke Energy Innovation Center

Anderson

Fostering collaboration through state-of-the-art facilities for startups and academic researchers to provide collaboration spaces essential to advance technology

Applied Research Center at Savannah River Research Campus

Aiken

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.

Appalachian Council of Governments

AndersonCherokeeGreenvilleOconeePickensSpartanburg

A multifaceted service organization for local governments, providing public administration, planning, information systems and technology, grants, workforce development, and services for the elderly population. 

TechSC

Statewide
Accelerates growth & innovation while providing a unified voice for the statewide technology community by developing a strong 21st Century workforce, supporting entrepreneurs, connecting peers and decision makers, and establishing South Carolina as a global hub for innovation.

South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance

Statewide

SCMA supports South Carolina advanced manufacturing, focusing on issues surrounding economic development, energy, employment, the environment, legal reform, taxes, workforce and education. They organize and champion manufacturing initiatives, including councils, events and programs.

South Carolina Council on Competitiveness

Statewide

The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness leads initiatives dedicated to key indicators of the state's economic growth, including workforce development and industry clusters such as aerospace, logistics and cybersecurity.