Office of Economic Engagement
Connects businesses, industry and entrepreneurs to the many resources of the University of South Carolina to create jobs, accelerate innovation and drive economic prosperity in the state, region and around the world.
National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Program
The University of South Carolina is a National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Site.
What is I-Corps?
A suite of activities and programs that aim to accelerate the commercialization of technology-driven ideas.
The USC site offers workshops for...
- Lean LaunchPad Methodology
- Customer Discovery
- Business Model Development
How to Get Involved
The I-Corps program application is open twice each year.
Entrepreneurial Workshops
Tailored for non-business majors and hosted in partnership with the Faber Entrepreneurship Center.
Learn the Basics
- Opportunity and Market Analysis
- Business Planning
- Market Penetration Strategy
- New Venture Teams and Leadership
- Resource Planning and Development
Led by Dirk Brown, Director of the Faber Entrepreneurship Center and a clinical assistant professor at the Darla Moore School of Business.
Business Partnership Opportunities
Center for Entrepreneurial and Technological Innovation (CETi)
CETi at USC is focused on finding, educating, connecting and accelerating high potential early stage technology and innovative-driven ventures.
The Proving Ground Competition
An annual student competition intended to identify and accelerate innovative business concepts.
Prize
Teams of students compete for more than $50,000 in seed money, startup support and the chance to turn their ideas into reality.