Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Technology & Innovation

The South Carolina Research Authority is a founding partner in the NSF Grid Modernization Engine, a regional initiative focused on advancing energy innovation and modernizing the electric grid. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 24, 2026

SCRA joins NSF Grid Modernization Engine initiative

SCRA is a founding partner in the NSF Grid Modernization Engine, a $15 million initiative to strengthen energy innovation and create jobs in the Carolinas.

Clemson University has joined the NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas, a regional initiative advancing next-generation electric grid technologies and energy resilience. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 16, 2026

Clemson joins NSF Grid Modernization Engine

Clemson University joined the NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas, advancing electric grid technology, energy resilience and workforce innovation.

Chris Petrella says SCForge's transition to an independent nonprofit will expand the organization's ability to support commercialization and innovation across South Carolina. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 13, 2026

SCForge becomes independent South Carolina nonprofit

SCForge has become an independent South Carolina nonprofit, expanding its commercialization efforts to help startups, founders and innovators grow.

Charleston Hospitality Group has become the first Lowcountry hospitality company to join Anthropic's Claude Partner Network, expanding its use of artificial intelligence across operations and guest services. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jun 22, 2026

Charleston Hospitality Group joins Anthropic AI network

Charleston Hospitality Group has joined Anthropic's Claude Partner Network, becoming the first Lowcountry hospitality group in the AI program.

Horse Spot is expanding its Charleston County operations, adding 11 jobs as it grows its equestrian event management platform across the Carolinas. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jun 16, 2026

Horse Spot expands in Charleston County, adds jobs

Horse Spot is expanding in Charleston County, creating 11 jobs as the equestrian technology company grows its event management platform.

Stephen Foulger, the Gregg-Graniteville Endowed Chair and Professor at Clemson University, served as corresponding author on a paper that described a new polymer that could play a key role in helping computers think more like brains. (Photo/Clemson University)
May 26, 2026

Clemson researchers develop biodegradable AI material

Clemson researchers developed a biodegradable polymer for memristors that could power energy-efficient AI computing systems.

Jaime Raul Zepeda of Best Companies Group says companies adopting AI too quickly without investing in people and training risk long-term setbacks. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 19, 2026

AI workforce cuts may not improve business returns

New Gartner data suggest AI-driven workforce cuts are not delivering stronger returns as companies rethink automation and staffing.

Officials and company leaders celebrate the opening of Airsys’ new global headquarters campus in Woodruff, a $60 million investment focused on AI and data center cooling technology. (Photo/Airsys)
May 13, 2026

Airsys opens global headquarters in Woodruff

Airsys opened its global headquarters in Woodruff with a $60 million investment and plans for 215 jobs tied to AI cooling technology.

Baysys Solutions, a Charleston-based logistics technology company, was accepted as a new member company of the South Carolina Research Authority. (Photo/Ross Norton)
May 13, 2026

SCRA awards grants to South Carolina startups

SCRA awarded grants to four South Carolina startups and added two new member companies focused on AI, logistics and cybersecurity.

South Carolina attorneys say artificial intelligence, cybersecurity concerns and evolving regulations are transforming the legal profession in 2026. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 7, 2026

South Carolina attorneys face AI and cybersecurity shifts

South Carolina attorneys say AI, cybersecurity threats and regulatory changes are reshaping legal services and law firm operations in 2026.

MUSC has partnered with Revival Healthcare Capital to accelerate development and evaluation of new medical technologies. (Photo/MUSC)
May 5, 2026

MUSC partners with Revival Healthcare Capital

MUSC partners with Revival Healthcare Capital to accelerate medical device develop-ment, clinical evaluation and innovation in patient care.

Idealworks, a German industrial automation company, has selected Greenville for its U.S. headquarters to expand robotics solutions across North America. (Photo/Idealworks)
Apr 16, 2026

German company opens US headquarters in Greenville

German automation firm Idealworks selects Greenville for its U.S. headquarters, expanding robotics solutions across North America.