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14 projects receive S.C. Commerce Department funding
The grants are part of the department's Relentless Challenge program, which supports technological innovation in local initiatives statewide. Since 2013, the program has awarded more than $7 million to 41 organizations.
Inaugural student pitch competition now accepting entries
More than $10,000 in cash prizes are up for grabs in SC Innovates 2020, open to students enrolled in at least one credit course this fall at state college or university. Ideas will be developed using an online innovation platform.
New website aims to connect entrepreneurs to resources
Innovate Columbia, an initiative of the Midlands Business Leadership Group, launched today. It provides links to area programs as well as information on upcoming networking events.
USC partnership receives $9.2 million research contract
The university's partnership with Navatek will research power and energy systems as well as develop digital twin prototypes. The project's goal is to optimize a ship's electrical system to meet critical needs.
Proving Ground competition to take place online
USC's Darla Moore School of Business will hold its 11th annual entrepreneurial pitch competition in a Facebook Live event on Tuesday. A pair of finalists will compete in 2 main categories for first-place prizes of $17,500.
Toolkit Talk to launch 3-day event next month in Columbia
The interactive three-day series, part of the S.C. Department of Commerce's online Scribble initiative, will include advice from and networking opportunities with S.C. leaders in innovation.
Challenge hopes to pump up talent pipeline
The 2019 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Innovation Challenge, which begins Thursday, will present real-world insurance industry scenarios to competing teams. Team members are vying for cash prizes and valuable connections.
Website to provide platform for state startups
Scribble will allow users to access company videos and features and connect with startup programs, venture capital and other resources across the state. The site was launched at the 2019 Dig South Tech Summit.
Proving Ground startup winners named
The annual competition awards prizes to University of South Carolina entrepreneurs in several categories. This year's winners included a string lighting accessory startup and a military apparel company.
Innovation Think Tank Lab open at USC
The lab, which joins a global network of similar Siemens-affiliated organizations, provides space and resources for researchers to tackle pressing issues in areas such as health care, artificial intelligence and information technology.
Proving Ground finale features 6 finalists
The annual competition at USC's Darla Moore School of Business involves finalists pitching startup business ideas to a panel of a judges a la the television show Shark Tank. Thursday's event begins at 6 p.m.
Forensic technology company locating operations at MTC
French-based Bluestar of Monaco is locating an operations facility at Midlands Technical College's Enterprise Campus, an industrial park that provides education partnerships and workforce training for new or existing industries.
