Charleston County is globally recognized as the Southeast's "Silicon Harbor, “a dynamic ecosystem that has rapidly expanded to house over 1,600 tech companies, generating an economic output of more than $51.7 billion for the state's tech cluster. We are the ideal location for software development, IT services, cybersecurity, and advanced engineering operations.
The average per-capita wage of a Charleston Digital Corridor business, at $130,522 is 2.12x higher than the per-capital wage for the Charleston Region.
Technology sector's portion of regional GDP - the Charleston Tech sector has seen a 7.2% annual growth rate over the last decade, compared to 5.1% nationally.
Charleston's Tech Sector has multiplied over ninety times since 2001 - from just 18 businesses to over 1,600.
At the center of our tech district stands the Charleston Tech Center (CTC), a 92,000-square-foot flagship facility that serves as a monument to the region’s digital evolution. Operated in partnership with the Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC), this state-of-the-art hub offers flexible “Flagship” coworking spaces, private tech suites, and a Google-backed Learning Center. It is the premier destination for high-wage tech companies seeking to attract top-tier talent in an environment designed for innovation, collaboration, and rapid scaling.
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center is the heartbeat of Charleston’s startup scene, explicitly designed to foster “collision” between thinkers and doers. Through its Harbor Accelerator and specialized Forum groups, the center provides early-stage companies with world-class mentorship, market validation, and a high-impact network of fellow entrepreneurs. With a focus on scalability and community, The Harbor ensures that the next generation of Silicon Harbor innovators has the foundation to grow from a “garage startup” to a global competitor.
