Innovation and Applied Research
Centers of Applied Research
Our cutting-edge facilities provide the space, tools, and expertise you need to innovate, prototype, and solve real-world problems.
- Makerspace / Machine Shop
Access mills, lathes, laser cutters, and hand-tool stations in an open collaborative environment—perfect for multidisciplinary projects and rapid design iterations.
- 3D Printing and Prototyping Laboratory
Leverage multiple 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS) to produce high-fidelity parts, test form and fit, and accelerate product development cycles.
- Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC)
Partner with our RSOC for hands-on cybersecurity training: real-time network monitoring, threat hunting, incident response simulations, and strategy development.
- Center for Cyber Innovation & Awareness (CCIA-AI)
Engage in AI-driven cybersecurity research, pilot next-generation defenses, and participate in hackathons that blend machine learning with threat intelligence.
- Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative (AMC)
In collaboration with the Savannah River National Laboratory, this 60,000-sq.ft. facility houses joint labs and workspaces for cutting-edge chemical, materials, and process engineering Research and Development
- South Carolina National Guard Cyber Integration Center
A multidisciplinary hub that brings together faculty, students, and industry to co-design solutions, spanning applied research projects to commercially viable products. CIC, SCNG, and USCA collaborate on imperative cybersecurity issues and in the training of the SCNG Cyber Battalion, which also houses USCA's Center for Cyber Initiatives and Awareness.