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Innovation

Palmetto Railways, a division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce, is partnering with Innovative Rail Technologies to convert two of its diesel switcher locomotives to lithium-ion battery powered locomotives. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Feb 19, 2024

Why this South Carolina company is retrofitting two diesel locomotives to battery power

The switch to battery-powered locomotives will reduce the amount of diesel fuel consumed by an estimated 40,000 gallons annually per locomotive.

Nov 13, 2023

This Greenville-headquartered tech company taking music, earphones to new heights

A few years ago, after administering music therapy to individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and early-onset dementia, Ric Hoke noticed that their headphones would often fall off or fit too loosely on their ears. After seeing how expensive the custom earphone market was, and how difficult it was to be fitted, he dedicated himself to […]

Sep 18, 2023

Greer entrepreneurial program gearing up for fall boot camp, pitch competition

An entrepreneurial-focused program in Greer is setting the stage for its September boot camp.The Platform at Greer will pair South Carolina entrepreneurs with coaches from big corporations and world leaders in innovation.

Sep 14, 2023

Summit in Greenville looks at Upstate entrepreneurial environment, names top 10

Nearly 300 guests congregated at the Greenville ONE Center on Sept. 13 for the eighth annual Next Venture Summit, including founders and investors, and entrepreneur ecosystem partners across the region.

Aug 3, 2023

South Carolina Research Authority names new members and grant recipients

The South Carolina Research Authority recently accepted four new companies as members, while two others received new grant funding.

Jun 26, 2023

ENTREPRENEUR’S JOURNEY: CoffeeCandy hits Greenville store shelves

Don Li’s eyes widen and dance when he talks about most of the possibilities.

May 2, 2023

South Carolina Research Authority announces new members and grant recipients

Two new companies have been accepted as members of the South Carolina Research Authority, and four others have received new grant funding

Apr 24, 2023

Harbor Entrepreneur Center opens additional space in Mount Pleasant

The Harbor Entrepreneur Center has secured new space in Mount Pleasant at 11 Ewall St.

Mar 17, 2023

South Carolina Innovation Awareness Month coming in April

April has been designated Innovation Awareness Month in South Carolina as a result of a partnership between the Medical University of South Carolina, S.C. Department of Commerce and the South Carolina Research Authority.

Feb 20, 2023

Greer entrepreneurial program receives SC grant funding

The Greer Development Corp.’s the Platform at Greer Bootcamp is one of 15 Relentless Challenge 2023 grant recipients named by the S.C. Department of Commerce. The GDC said the grant will help expand its program for entrepreneurs

Feb 6, 2023

‘First-of-its-kind’ medical waste facility to open in Summerville

The company specializes in providing environmental and health care integrated waste treatment and disposal solutions through the use of sustainable technology.

Jan 25, 2023

Long drives turn Greenville software engineer into candy entrepreneur

Don Li's restless soul kept him on the road. A lot.