South Carolina From launch to legacy

Move your company forward in one of the fastest-growing states in America. Launch strong, scale with confidence and innovate with unmatched access to talent, infrastructure and quality of life. 

Success by the numbers

#1

Fastest growing state per 2026 US Census Bureau

#1

In the Southeast for foreign investment in jobs per capita

$9.12B

Capital investment in 2025

8,100

New jobs announced in 2025

Partner with a South Carolina team built for your success 

Choosing South Carolina means gaining a coordinated team committed to your company’s success—an incentives advisor, a site specialist, a community ambassador—along with training programs at technical colleges designed for your specific production needs. SC Commerce brings together state, regional and local partners to provide the infrastructure, talent and relationships you need to launch, grow and build long-term success. 

Built here. Grown here. Thriving here.

Start with what matters most to you

Innovation that powers growth

Support at every stage, from research and development to commercialization.

Access funding that supports research, development and commercialization from concept to market.

SC NEXUS for Advanced Resilient Energy

As a US Economic Development Administration-designated Tech Hub, South Carolina is investing $45 million in federal funding to advance emerging technologies and strengthen long-term competitiveness. This program

  • Accelerates the commercialization of energy storage technologies
  • Strengthens domestic manufacturing and national energy security
  • Advances energy generation, transmission and distribution
  • Helps secure South Carolina’s energy future

Industries proud to call South Carolina home

600+ automotive & EV companies in SC

With $11.69 billion in capital investment, automotive is the state’s leading industry cluster, supported by a robust supplier network. SC Commerce helps connect companies to local partners and solutions that meet evolving supply chain needs.

500+ aerospace related companies

In 2023, aircraft and parts exports reached $6.6 billion, making aerospace the state’s second-largest export. That growth is driven by more than 143,000 people advancing and strengthening South Carolina’s aerospace cluster.

$25.7 billion economic impact of life sciences

With more than 1,000 life science companies and nearly 90,000 people working across the industry, the sector continues to grow across the state.

Advanced manufacturing 
#1 exporter of tires in US

For more than a decade, South Carolina has led the nation in tire manufacturing and exports. That expertise extends across advanced manufacturing, from consumer electronics to packaged pharmaceuticals.

Development-ready sites

From certified industrial parks to shovel-ready properties, South Carolina offers site options across regions and communities statewide. Explore available properties using our interactive map, with filters for size, infrastructure and incentives.

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