Aiken’s Chamber of Commerce - Aiken’s Innovation Corridor

Aiken’s Innovation Corridor

Where ideas take root.

Innovation Assets & Map

"In Aiken, big ideas don’t compete with quality of life—they thrive because of it. Here, innovation meets front porch living, where bold visionaries build the future without giving up the things that matter most."- Jim Tunison, President & CEO, Aiken Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to Aiken's Innovation Corridor: Discover the power of proximity

On this site, you’ll find everything you need to explore the support systems, assets, talent, and vibrant lifestyle that make Aiken a magnet for innovation.

Anchored by nationally renowned institutions like Savannah River National Laboratory, USC Aiken, Aiken Technical College, the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative, and the SC National Guard’s Cyber Integration Center, this 3.5-mile corridor is a hub for innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry leaders.

Discover startup resources, talent pipelines, flexible workspaces, and a community built for live-work-play success.

Innovation lives here. Talent grows here. Industry thrives here. And boundaries don’t exist here.

Universities &
Technical Colleges

$1.8B

Recent Capital
Investment

298,098

Total Workforce
Population

1,150

Acres of Available
Commecial Land