SCDOT’s Research & Innovation team hosted its inaugural Innovation Challenge Showcase on July 19th, 2024 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. In its inaugural year, the Challenge received 18 in-use submissions from SCDOT Innovators, and all of these great innovations were on display through posters, as well as live displays at the event. SCDOT officials were present to give an introduction of the Program and the processes which led to the Challenge and Showcase. Following the opening ceremony, attendees were able to see the innovations up close, and visit with the submitters during a Show and Tell Session. During the Awards Ceremony, each Innovation received a custom sign, and submitters were awarded with an “Outstanding Innovation” plaque and $500 bonus.