The InnoVision Awards
The South Carolina InnoVision Awards honors distinguished state organizations, individuals, educators, and students who set new standards for innovation and technology advancement. Awards are conferred annually in six categories:
Apply for the 2026 InnoVision Awards
InnoVision Awards are restricted to innovative and technical advances conducted in South Carolina with Technical awards further restricted to work conducted over the prior 18 month period.
Nominations open April 1st for the 2026 InnoVision Awards cycle with a May 31st deadline.
Learn more about each award and view prior winning and finalist videos by selecting an award linked above.
New in 2026:
The Community Service and Education awards have been combined under the umbrella of Community Enrichment. Winners and finalists for the previous categories may be viewed on their respective web pages: Community Service and Education.
A new category has been created:
Emerging Technology: for products, technologies and services not yet commercially available.
Apply for an InnoVision Award
Applications for the 2026 InnoVision Awards open on April 1, 2026 with an application deadline of May 31, 2026.
Learn more and apply on our Application Submission Page.
Community Enrichment
Recognizes innovative advancements that improve quality of life in South Carolina by expanding educational opportunities, advancing community health, or improving cultural enrichment.
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Emerging Technology
Recognizes innovative products, technologies, or services not yet commercially available but that demonstrate strong differentiation, technical merit, and potential impact.
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Small Business
Recognizes a new technical development or innovative use of existing technology to create products or services. Open to businesses with fewer than 8 employees and under $4M in revenue.
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Sustainability
Recognizes innovative technologies that protect natural resources and promote environmental stewardship, driving a more sustainable future across South Carolina.
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Technology Development
Recognizes a new technical development that produces a scalable new product, process, or service that impacts the economic prosperity of South Carolina.
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Technology Integration
Recognizes the innovative use or combination of existing technologies to produce a scalable new product, process, or service that impacts South Carolina's economic prosperity.
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Young Innovator
Recognizes innovative programs that promote student engagement in science, technology, engineering, or math, nurturing the next generation of South Carolina innovators.
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Dr. Charles Townes Award
Honors an individual whose leadership and vision exemplify an exceptional contribution to technology or community advancement — InnoVision's highest individual honor.
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