diversity initiative
Building a more open and equitable tech community.
We are committed to making our tech community look more like the demographics of our community.
Program Objectives
Collective approach
Understand the challenges unique to communities under-represented in our tech community with the purpose of developing solutions.
Two-way resource sharing
Provide under-represented entrepreneurs with business resources, mentorship, education, and grants to help them succeed.
Conditioning career growth
Assist under-represented professionals with job placement in Charleston's tech community.
Participant Offerings
- Access to free business and technical classes and workshops at the Charleston Learning Center
- Ability to connect with CDC's network of mentors and business advisors
- Access to flexible and modern workspace at the Charleston Tech Center at a discounted rate
- Ability to secure grants to offset startup business expenses
Recent Press Releases
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Charleston Digital Selects Creatively & Co. and Web Brightly for Diversity Initiative
The Charleston Digital Corridor is pleased to announce that two women owned business, Creatively & Co. and Web Brightly, have been selected as recipients of the CDC Diversity Initiative.
Charleston Digital Awards First Pre-Seed Grant
International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8th, aims to celebrate women's achievement, raise awareness against bias, and take action for equality. To commemorate, the Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) is pleased to announce the second participant of the Diversity Initiative and recipient of a $10,000 pre-seed grant.
Charleston Digital Corridor Selects WEBLAB for Diversity Initiative
The Charleston Digital is pleased to select WEBLAB as the next recipient of the CDC Diversity Initiative.
CDC Launches Diversity Initiative and Awards First Recipient
The Charleston Digital is pleased to announce the launch of the CDC Diversity Initiative with a simple goal – to broaden the inclusion within Charleston's tech community of under-represented entrepreneurs and business professionals.
Meet Some of the Beneficiaries
The Diversity Initiative impacts a wide-range of community members, from early stage entrepreneurs to students just gaining their footing. Meet a sampling of beneficiaries.
Emma McKenney, WebBrightly, and Katie Konner, Creatively & Co.
Bag Valet received pre-seed funds from Charleston Digital.
Students from Burke High School receiving new laptops from Project Up.