# Quantum in South Carolina
>Quantum in South Carolina is a statewide initiative to drive innovation, education, and workforce development in quantum information science and technology. The site includes educational content, event listings, and resources to support economic development and STEM equity.

## Main Navigation
- [About Quantum in South Carolina](https://www.scquantum.org/about/): While others have focused on hardware and software to build quantum, South Carolina's focus is on people.
- [Educate](https://www.scquantum.org/educate/): Facilitating experiential learning opportunities helps build a quantum-smart workforce here in South Carolina.
- [Collaborate](https://www.scquantum.org/collaborate): Building bridges to quantum connections helps settle quantum talent and technology in our state.
- [Accelerate](https://www.scquantum.org/accelerate/): Real-world quantum applications drive breakthroughs across industries.
- [Quantum Thread](https://www.scquantum.org/the-quantum-thread/): News and insights
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.scquantum.org/events/): Past and upcoming quantum events in South Carolina

## Partners in Quantum
- [Our Partners](https://www.scquantum.org/partners/): Organizations from every sector must be engaged to unlock the real-world benefits of quantum applications.
- [Partner Projects](https://www.scquantum.org/collaborate/partner-projects): Quantum is infusing powerful projects across our state, making a tangible, real-world impact.

## Real-World Quantum Applications
- [Quantum Applications](https://www.scquantum.org/about/quantum-applications): See how quantum is poised to expand in 2026 and beyond.
- [Quantum Computing Applications: 8 Real-World Use Cases in 2026](https://www.scquantum.org/about/quantum-computing-applications-8-real-world-use-cases-2026): Quantum computing is emerging as a powerful tool in domains like cryptography, drug discovery, optimization, and more. Below are eight real-world applications currently being explored.

## Quantum Education and Resources
- [Inform & Inspire](https://www.scquantum.org/educate/inform-inspire): Quantum Education in South Carolina
- [Faculty & Researcher Learning Series](https://www.scquantum.org/educate/faculty-researcher-learning-series): The Faculty and Researcher Learning Series equipped faculty across South Carolina to tap into quantum technologies and resources, helping them apply quantum tools, expand research horizons, and embed Quantum Information Science (QIS) into teaching and curricula. 
- [Industry Learning Series](https://www.scquantum.org/educate/industry-learning-series): The SC Quantum Industry Learning Series connected South Carolina companies with quantum technologies, commercial use cases, and resources—helping companies build knowledge, explore use cases, and plan to implement quantum solutions tailored to their specific industry needs.
- [Quantum Resources](https://www.scquantum.org/educate/quantum-resources): A list of trusted resources: organizations, learning platforms, policy work, and companies for any stage of your quantum journey

## About Quantum in South Carolina
- [Quantum Technologies](https://www.scquantum.org/about/quantum-technologies): Quantum technologies are playing a fundamental role in South Carolina’s growing economy.
- [Quantum Applications](https://www.scquantum.org/about/quantum-applications): Quantum computing and technologies are revolutionizing South Carolina.
- [Why South Carolina?](https://www.scquantum.org/about/why-south-carolina): South Carolina is positioning itself as a dynamic, competitive destination for students, academics, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs in Quantum Information Science Technology (QIST).
- [Board of Directors](https://www.scquantum.org/about/board-directors): With an unwavering commitment to excellence, our leadership team brings a range of experiences and backgrounds to our mission of championing our state's quantum talent and technology. 

## Internal Resources 
- [Sitemap](https://www.scquantum.org/sitemap.xml): Complete list of all pages for deep discovery.