Savannah’s Innovation Fund – Savannah Harbor Innovation Center

Fuel the Future of Innovation in Savannah

In 2025, SHIP made meaningful progress in strengthening Savannah’s innovation ecosystem:

Helped 5 early-stage startups gain national visibility, securing new media opportunities and industry connections.
Facilitated partnerships with 40+ corporate and organizational partners across Georgia and the Southeast.
Hosted our first regional innovation conference, which sold out and brought startups, corporate leaders, universities, and government organizations together.
Expanded our founder support programs, helping entrepreneurs access pilots, mentorship, testing environments, and real-world feedback.
Increased Savannah’s presence on the national innovation map by elevating local stories and spotlighting homegrown talent.

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Facilitated partnerships with corporate and organizational partners across Georgia and the Southeast.

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Sold Out Regional Conferences

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Fund pilot projects for five startups working in cleantech, eco-innovation, logistics, and next-generation technology.

Strengthen partnerships with industry leaders to create more testbed, pilot, and adoption opportunities for founders.

Expand our regional conference into a recurring, highly visible annual gathering for corporate innovators, startups, and policymakers.

Build more structured pathways connecting entrepreneurs to investors, talent pipelines, research partners, and early customers.

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