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  Making Smart Easy. 

Center for Industry Solutions (C4IS) supports the connection of university expertise with industry needs, delivering practical solutions through research, training, and collaboration to strengthen South Carolina’s economy. Our goal is to build workforce skills through mentorship, and to bring thriving innovation across sectors.

260

Patents Filed Through MCEC.

15

Students Impacted by Fellowships.

100%

Of C4IS students gain real-world project experience before graduation. 

Team

Our Team on
Bridging Academia and Innovation

 

The Center for Industry Solutions brings together a collaborative team dedicated to connecting university expertise with real-world industry needs. Working alongside USC leadership, faculty, and partners, the team creates immersive learning experiences where students design and develop innovative solutions in manufacturing, supply chain, and healthcare. Together, they drive progress, innovation, and workforce development across South Carolina and beyond.

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What We Are Up To Lately...

C4IS will be Attending The SC Manufacturing Conference
The Composites Hands-On Training program is a four-day course that gives technicians, engineers, analysts, and inspectors practical experience with advanced composite materials.
SC Competes Spring 2026 Summit
One Day of Supplier-Buyer Matchmaking & Networking across 3 industry sectors: Aerospace, Logistics, & Tech! SC Competes, in partnership with the SC Dept. of Commerce, is excited to present the 5th Annual Logistics/Technology B2B event.
Upcoming NIAR Composites Hands-On Training
The Composites Hands-On Training program is a four-day course that gives technicians, engineers, analysts, and inspectors practical experience with advanced composite materials. Participants learn every stage of the composite lifecycle.
C4IS Will Be Attending The 2026 Chicago Auto Show
C4IS is excited to attend this year's Chicago Auto Show. First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is one of the largest auto shows in North America & has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. 2026 is the 118th edition!
JEC World- Leading International Composites Show
Featuring ground-breaking solutions, unique manufacturing and business opportunities, JEC World is a networking hub of creativity, vision and action. It shows how composite materials push the limits of your projects and ambitions.

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