Our mission is to attract, nurture and promote Charleston's tech economy.
The CDC is focused on creating the optimal business, education and social environment for tech companies.
Charleston Digital 20th Anniversary video
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The CDC leverages its carefully nurtured relationships, program elements, legislative access, and contacts to assist companies with integrating them into community. This integration is accomplished through three “pillars.”
Community
Charleston's tech community is the result of a long standing successful collaboration between Charleston Digital and our members.
Spaces
Our ultra flexible tech-focused workspace in Downtown Charleston is designed to meet the unique and dynamic needs of early stage tech companies.
Talent
Charleston Digital's talent execution focused strategy encompasses three (3) tactical areas - connect, develop and nurture.
Our History In Pictures
First iFivek Race - April 2012
Membership is the heartbeat of continued CDC growth and development. Without members, the CDC would not have the diverse, tightknit community necessary for an attractive tech economy. Plus, your membership to the CDC unlocks an evergrowing array of support benefits.
3789%
Growth of Charleston Tech companies since launch in 2001
$123,079
Average per capita wage of CDC member companies - 2023
faces behind the operation
Meet Our Team
Organizational Structure
Charleston Digital Corridor Foundation
The Charleston Digital Corridor Foundation is a 501(c)6 non-profit corporation developed to attract, nurture and promote the region's tech economy through an array of impactful programs, products and events while leveraging Charleston’s renowned livability.
CDC Education Foundation
The CDC Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation developed to support the education programming undertaken by the Charleston Digital Corridor.