The Natural Choice for Innovation

Shelby County is home to more than 40 innovative-sector companies in Software & IT, Bioscience, and Advanced Manufacturing. As Shelby County’s Economic Development Corporation, 58 INC connects innovative-sector companies with key collaborators from our statewide, regional, and local innovation networks. Whether you are seeking lab space, resources, or talent, Shelby County has the connections and partners to help you and your company succeed.

See the latest activity in Shelby County’s innovation ecosystem below:

Innovation Ecosystem Updates, Announcements, & Upcoming Events

Innovate Alabama Unveils Statewide Asset Map

Beakers + Brews – March 2025

The first Beakers + Brews of 2025 was held at Innovation Depot in Birmingham on March 20!

OHD Names New CEO, COO and CFO

Congratulations to the new leadership from 58 INC!

Beakers + Brews – September 2024

Beakers + Brews was held Thursday, September 19 at Beer Hog located at Campus 124 in Pelham!

Hoover Innovation Ecosystem Study

2024 Executive Summary

58 INC Attends SLOSS.tech

SLOSS.tech 2024 at the Lyric Theatre was a HIT!

Beakers + Brews – June 2024

Beakers + Brews was held on June 20 at Brock’s Gap Brewing Company! Thanks to all who joined us for this happy hour networking event exclusively for our vibrant bioscience community in the Birmingham Region.

Innovate Alabama receives $98 million to continue support of small businesses

Innovate Alabama plays a crucial role in fostering small business growth across the Yellowhammer State.

Alabama Founder Fest 2024

The inaugural Alabama Founder Fest was held December 10-11 at Innovation Depot.

2025 Hoover Innovation Summit

The 2025 Hoover Innovation Summit will be held April 24, 2025 at the Hoover Library Theater.

Innovate Alabama Releases 2024 Annual Impact Report

Data Reveals Alabama Led Southeast in Bioscience Employment and Establishment Growth in 2024

According to 2024 data from the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and TEConomy Partners, Alabama experienced the highest growth in both bioscience employment and establishments.