SC Competes is a state-wide, business-led, 501c3 nonprofit committed to advancing the state’s competitiveness through data-driven research, workforce innovation, industry collaboration, and strategic thought leadership. We work side-by-side with public and private Partners to accelerate sector growth, strengthen our workforce pipeline, and help South Carolina’s businesses remain resilient in an increasingly global and technology-driven economy.
By partnering with SC Competes, you will enhance your visibility and strengthen your presence within South Carolina’s thriving business ecosystem. Our initiatives create pathways for networking and collaboration, ensuring that your brand resonates with key stakeholders and potential clients. This Partnership will not only amplify your impact but also contribute to the collective growth of our state’s economy.
Our tailored partnership benefits are designed to meet your strategic goals. Engagement opportunities include exclusive access to events, targeted initiatives, and a direct line to our team of knowledge leaders. As a Partner, you will have the chance to directly contribute to the statewide strategic plan for your industry sector, while creating a lasting impression in the community while driving meaningful growth.
As an event sponsor, companies can take advantage of in person and virtual event exposure to companies from a diverse landscape of industry sectors.
Our 2025 Sponsors experienced:
Quarterly Cluster Meeting sponsors are able to directly engage with OEMs, suppliers, economic developers, state government and academia
- 25,000 sponsor impressions per summit on social media & event app
- 2,500 sponsor website views per summit
- 350+ attendees at our summits
- Access to our event app for sponsor promotion before and after each event
Fill out the below interest forms for Partnership and/or Sponsorship and our team will be in touch with next steps!
2026 Partner Tiers
Quarterly Cluster Meetings: Partners can opt into one primary industry cluster for quarterly meetings (SC Aerospace, SC Logistics, or SC Tech) where statewide strategic plans & policies are discussed and decided upon. Partners are welcome to attend quarterly meetings outside their primary cluster.
Legislative Monitoring: During session (January-May), Partners will receive weekly summaries of relevant legislative activities.
Monthly Director’s Email: Partners opt into one primary industry cluster (SC Aerospace, SC Logistics, or SC Tech) to receive monthly ecosystem emails from that Director. These monthly emails also include information about other clusters as well as TransformSC(K-12), Workforce Innovation, and SC Fraunhofer USA Alliance (applied research co-funding) opportunities.
Logo Representation on website: Partner logos are prominently displayed on our SC Competes website main page.
SCAN Map Recognition: Partners are recognized on the interactive SC Asset Network/SCAN Map with logo placement and more prominent location icons.
Become a Partner Form
After a form is submitted, an SC Competes team member will reach out with next steps!
2026 Sponsor Tiers
PARTNER + SPONSOR BONUS: SC Competes Partners who also choose to sponsor in 2026 will receive a complimentary 1-2 minute promo video of the company made by SC Competes. The videos will be played at the sponsored event, posted on social media, and made available to the Partner company.
CUSTOM SPONSORSHIPS are always available. If you are interested in a custom package to more specifically fit your company’s needs, contact us to discuss.
Become a Sponsor Form
After a form is submitted, an SC Competes team member will reach out with next steps!
Thank you to our 2025 Partners & Sponsors!
2025 Event Sponsors
