International Transportation Innovation Center

South Carolina’s World-Class Automotive Proving Ground

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Setting the Standard for
Automotive Testing & Validation

Long before a vehicle goes to market, thousands of interconnected technologies must pass a battery of tests to prove their safety and efficacy. The International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC) provides a secure and collaborative environment for automotive testing and validation.

Located in Greenville, SC, at the heart of the Upstate South Carolina automotive cluster Upstate South Carolina automotive cluster, ITIC is a world-class, independent automotive proving ground for OEMs, suppliers, technology providers and research universities to test and validate mobility innovations. We offer a variety of dynamic test tracks capable of serving a multitude of customers and vehicle types.

As the automotive industry continues to make the southeastern US its new home for mobility innovation, ITIC is committed to fulfilling its important role within the global automotive ecosystem. Ultimately, our unique testing services are designed to do the following:

  • Attract nationally renowned companies and researchers
  • Attract knowledge-based economy jobs
  • Accelerate economic and community development in South Carolina
  • Enhance educational and scientific initiatives in South Carolina and beyond
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The Southeast’s Home for
Automotive Innovation

ITIC is headquartered in Greenville, SC at the S.C. Technology & Aviation Center (SCTAC), a sophisticated business park that is home to more than 110 companies in key market segments, such as manufacturing, trade, technology, and automotive/aerospace innovation. SCTAC is also home to Donaldson Airfield, South Carolina’s largest general aviation airport with an 8,000-sq.-ft. runway capable of accommodating large aircraft. The airport is particularly convenient for companies that need to transport components for testing, and for customers who wish to fly directly to our testbed. Donaldson Airfield is served by two highly qualified and certified FBOs.

Located just minutes from beautiful downtown Greenville, SC (rated #3 Top Small City in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler), ITIC provides you access to a wide variety of outstanding overnight accommodations, dining, shopping, cultural attractions and entertainment. We also offer ideal access to Upstate South Carolina’s thriving automotive cluster. ITIC is located just 10 minutes from the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CUICAR); 15 minutes from Michelin North America; 20 minutes from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport; and 25 minutes from BMW North America Manufacturing.

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