Connect with an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and Thrive
Access a Peer Community, Mentorship, Capital, Facilities, and Talent in Upstate SC
Get connected to the people and resources you need to grow your startup.
I found customers at NEXT. I found business partnerships through NEXT. I found investors through NEXT. There’s so many things to connect with at NEXT that you don’t even envision when you start.
Frank Greer, CEO
Zipit
The NEXT Ecosystem
Every business is unique, but we at NEXT recognize a set of five common needs across most entrepreneurs we encounter: talent, networking, mentoring, capital, and facilities. We’re dedicated to making these five resources the pillars of our ecosystem.
TALENT
Talent
Arguably the most crucial part of growing your business is to hire the right people. Leverage NEXT’s highly visible online job board to recruit fresh talent for your company; and if you’re seeking out your next great venture, explore our network’s current job openings to take the next step in your career.
COMMUNITY
Community
Building rapport with and learning from other entrepreneurs is invaluable. Stay connected and engaged through our events.
MENTORING
Mentoring
Meet with seasoned professionals to learn the ins and outs of entretreneurship and get advice to help guide your business.
CAPITAL
Capital
Pitch your business’ great idea to the largest group of venture capitalists, angel investors, and community leaders in South Carolina.
FACILITIES
Facilities
Need a place to grow? Our state-of-the-art facilities house collaborative workspaces perfect for you and your team.
