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INNOVATION

Program

Submit Your Innovation Now!

Starting  March 3^rd, 2026, every employee at SCDOT will have the opportunity to submit their innovation. Whether you’re working in the field, at a district office, or behind the scenes at headquarters — your innovations are essential to shaping the future of our agency.

Both tools/equipment and process improvement innovations will be evaluated by the Innovation Council on 4 criteria: increased safety, improved efficiency, cost-savings, and ingenuity. Scroll down to see examples from past winners.

The submission form requires basic information about you, your innovation, and it’s potential benefits for SCDOT. Click here to learn more about the requirements and how-to submit your innovation.

Finalists will be notified in June and winners will be announced at the July 30^th showcase at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. 

Winners may receive up to a $500 bonus! 

Submit your innovation by May 15^th, 2026!

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Submission

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name of your Innovation *District/Division *Innovator(s) Name *Innovator(s) Phone *Innovator(s) Email *Manager/Supervisor *Manager/Supervisor Phone *Manager/Supervisor Email *Describe your Innovation *Describe how your Innovation benefits the SCDOT *Video LinkAttachments

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2025 Winners

Steel H-Pile
Top Repair Clamp

Winch Assist System
for Herbicide Trucks

Technology Integration in
Field Operations

Cook’s Car Wash

Safety Cone Organizer

Debris Chute

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CONTACT

For more information reach out!

Terry Swygert
Research & Innovation Engineer
803-737-6691
swygerttl@scdot.gov

Jodi Groller
Innovation Engineer
803-737-6627
grollerJL@scdot.gov

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