About Us
Founded in 1999, InnoVision Awards is a grassroots, volunteer-led, non-profit organization of businesses, universities, other organizations, and individuals dedicated to celebrating technological innovation in products, services, education, and community service.
The InnoVision Board maintains a commitment to support, honor, and celebrate South Carolina technology and innovation through three primary activities:
- InnoVision Forums: Educational business networking events hosted across the state throughout the year.
- Meet the Finalists: An invitation-only, intimate networking event to introduce Finalists to potential collaborators before the Awards Ceremony.
- Annual InnoVision Awards Ceremony: During the November awards celebration, we showcase each finalist’s innovation with a video profile, announce the winner in each award category, and present two special awards.
InnoVision’s Objectives:
- Honor and highlight South Carolina organizations and individuals that develop or apply technology to produce new commercial innovations.
- Advance technical collaboration and innovation among organizations and individuals.
- Promote and support youth engagement in science, math, and technological innovation.
- Honor programs that improve the quality of life in South Carolina communities.
- Honor programs whose technologies protect earth’s natural resources.
InnoVision Awards Celebration
The InnoVision Awards honors distinguished South Carolina organizations, individuals, educators, and students who set new standards for innovation and technology advancement. Awards are conferred in six categories: Technology Development, Technology Application, Small Business, Sustainability, Community Service, and Education. During the Awards Celebration, InnoVision also recognizes educational programs that encourage young people in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math through the Ibrahim Janajreh Young Innovator Award. The Awards Celebration culminates with announcing and presenting the prestigious Dr. Charles Townes Individual Achievement Award, which recognizes decades of significant contributions to South Carolina innovation.
InnoVision Forums
InnoVision Forums are held throughout the year across South Carolina. They’re designed to engage and inform the business community on a variety of trending innovation topics through presentations and panel discussions. Afterward, attendees are invited to stay to network and share ideas. We invite Sponsors to suggest topics, serve as speakers/moderators, and/or host an event, which typically brings together 50+ attendees.
Meet the Finalists Event
This is an intimate, invitation-only event for Finalists, InnoVision Awards Board Members, Sponsors, and their invited guests. The Meet the Finalists event is a great opportunity to learn about each of the finalists and their innovations before the Awards Celebration and network with business leaders from across South Carolina. We typically have 100+ registrants for this event. Become a sponsor and join us!
Innovation News Outlets
Over the past 26 years, InnoVision has maintained a loyal following in South Carolina’s innovation space with more than 8,500 contacts subscribed to our newsletters that spotlight innovation news, promote our events and awards ceremony, and highlight sponsors. In addition, we highlight sponsors, events, and innovation to nearly 1,000 followers through LinkedIn. We also have strong relationships with other leading South Carolina organizations who forward our event announcements to their members, thus expanding our reach.
Our Vision
To foster the growth of South Carolina’s innovation economy.
Our Mission
To showcase the world-class capabilities and accomplishments of South Carolina innovators.
