About Us

Discover Aiken's Innovation Corridor

Mission

To attract innovators, grow talent, and drive forward-thinking enterprise in Aiken County.

Vision

Aiken will lead the Southeast as a destination for innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic growth.

Economic Impact

With over $1.8 billion in recent capital investment, the Aiken Innovation Corridor is generating powerful economic momentum—attracting industry, creating jobs, and shaping a future-ready workforce for Aiken County and the region.

Innovation Assets & Map

Discover Aiken’s Innovation Network. Explore key sites across the Corridor—where tech, talent, and industry come together to build the future of Aiken County.

About the Aiken Innovation Corridor

The Aiken Innovation Corridor is a bold vision brought to life by the Aiken Chamber of Commerce and its Foundation to position Aiken County as a dynamic ecosystem for technology, talent, and transformative investment. Fueled by over $1.6 billion in recent capital investment, the Corridor brings together higher education, business, and public-private partnerships to attract startups, scale high-tech industry, and prepare a future-ready workforce.

Through strategic initiatives like coworking hubs, entrepreneurship spaces, workforce development programs, and regional placemaking, the Corridor empowers companies and individuals to thrive. Here, innovation lives, talent grows, and visionary companies build the future—right in the heart of Aiken.