Research and Development: SCFUSA Innovation Day at BMW
BMW Manufacturing and the SC Council on Competitiveness (the Council), with support from S.C. Commerce, Clemson University, University of South Carolina and the S.C.
Automotive: Volvo opens new training campus, showcases electric plans
Volvo Cars is celebrating the opening of its new education and training facilities.
News in Connectivity: New airline offering service from Charleston
The first flights from new airline, Breeze Airways, are taking flight out of Charleston today.
News in Automotive: South Carolina Automotive Summit, B2B Matchmaker recap
With an estimated annual impact of $27 billion, the automotive industry is a major economic driver in the Palmetto State. To build on that growth and continue the advancement of the sector, the South Carolina Automotive Summit – which wraps up today – brings together top minds in the industry each year. This year’s summit, held virtually, provided an opportunity for leaders in the industry to discuss the latest business trends, share best practices and connect with automotive industry stakeholders.
News in Applied Technology and Research: SC Fraunhofer USA Alliance welcomes new program coordinator/scientist
The South Carolina Fraunhofer USA Alliance (SCFUSA), a collaborative effort between the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (The Council), South Carolina Department of Commerce and Fraunhofer USA, Inc., announced i
News in Innovation: Scribble season three lineup announced
The S.C. Commerce Office of Innovation today announced the cast of season three of Scribble’s Notes on Innovation series. The lineup includes thought-leaders from university labs to garage startups, all who exemplify the relentless pursuit of transformational ideas.
Message from Secretary Hitt: South Carolina's first impression
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”
Innovation: Webinars to assist S.C. companies with acquiring federal grant awards
As part of its 3Phase initiative, the S.C. Commerce Office of Innovation is launching a workshop series aimed at educating S.C.
News in Innovation: Relentless Challenge grants awarded to fuel innovation
The South Carolina Department of Commerce Office of Innovation has awarded $670,000 in funding to 14 organizations across the state as part of the Relentless Challenge grant series.
News in Technology: SC Tech releases industry impact study
South Carolina’s technology cluster has a total economic impact of $89 billion. That’s according to the inaugural SC Tech Economic Impact Study released by the SC Council on Competitiveness this week. The study reveals the size and scope of the technology sector in the state, identifying tech companies and top tech occupations, as well as highlighting the growing importance of technology across all industries.