Key Industries
Life Sciences
Beaufort County: The Life Sciences Advantage
Grow Your Business Where Innovation Meets Lifestyle
Beaufort County offers life sciences companies a perfect combination: a skilled and growing talent pipeline, proximity to major research institutions, supportive industry partners, and a coastal lifestyle that helps you attract and keep top-tier professionals. Here, innovation thrives, not in isolation, but in a place people are proud to call home.
Why Life Sciences Thrive Here
Talent That Powers Innovation
Beaufort County sits at the center of a regional talent ecosystem supplying scientists, engineers, technicians, clinicians, and data professionals.
- Local institutions producing industry-ready graduates:
- University of South Carolina Beaufort (biology, computational science, nursing)
- Technical College of the Lowcountry (biomedical technician pipeline, nursing, industrial technologies)
- Georgia Southern University (engineering and life sciences)
- Georgia Tech (engineering, biotech, and advanced materials talent)
- Custom Workforce Solutions
- Workforce development programs aligned with biomanufacturing, health sciences, and laboratory operations
- Tailored training and upskilling supported by state and regional partners
- Military-affiliated workforce with high technical aptitude
- Beaufort County gives you more than talent—it gives you a talent advantage.
Strategic Location
Connected to a Growing Life Sciences Corridor
Beaufort County offers prime access to the Southeastern life sciences belt, connecting you to leading research clusters in Charleston, Savannah, Columbia, Atlanta, and the broader Southeast innovation network.
Strength Through Proximity
- Near research universities, healthcare systems, and technical colleges
- Adjacent to military medical centers and biomedical, defense, and human performance research assets
- Close to suppliers, logistics hubs, ports, and major airports
Your team stays connected—to collaborators, to customers, and to opportunity.
Business-Friendly Environment
Support That Moves at the Speed of Innovation
Beaufort County understands the operational demands of life sciences companies and provides a responsive, solution-driven business climate.
- Competitive state and local incentives
- Workforce recruitment and training support
- Fast, coordinated permitting
- Local partners who understand specialized needs such as clean manufacturing, cold storage, and secure R&D environments
Here, your company gets attention.
Built for Growth & Innovation
Infrastructure Designed for Advanced Industries
From utilities to transportation to digital infrastructure, Beaufort County is equipped for modern R&D and production environments.
- Reliable power infrastructure with capacity to support high-demand facilities (biomanufacturing, lab clusters, controlled environments)
- Sites and buildings that can scale with your operations
- High-speed broadband and telecommunications networks supporting data-intensive research
A Collaborative Innovation Ecosystem
Beaufort County encourages partnership across industries and institutions. Companies benefit from connections with:
- Health care providers
- Military medical expertise
- Applied research organizations
- Technology and engineering partners
Innovation doesn’t happen in silos—and it doesn’t have to.
Good for Business — Good for Your Soul
A Place Where People Want to Live and Work
The Lowcountry’s natural beauty, cultural richness, and quality of life make Beaufort County a powerful talent magnet.
- Waterfront communities and historic towns
- Strong schools and family-friendly amenities
- Outdoor recreation, arts, and culinary experiences
- A lifestyle that supports wellness, creativity, and long-term retention
Attract the best. Keep the best. Build your best work here.
Start Your Next Chapter Here
Beaufort County is ready to help your life sciences company grow—whether you’re building, expanding, or relocating.
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