Over the past few decades, Upstate South Carolina has transitioned itself from a strictly textile-based economy to a very diversified business community. Top companies such Michelin, BMW, Pfizer/Capsugel, General Electric,and Fuji all proudly call Upstate South Carolina home.

 

Upstate South Carolina is also home to many key research centers that work to support the region's industries. For the Life Science industry, it's Clemson University's state-of-the-art Biotech Research Complex, the Greenwood Genetic Center and South Carolina's premier life-science incubator. For the automotive industry, it's Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR). Clemson University also supports research in the Plastics and Advanced Materials markets.