This newest component of Charleston’s growing biotechnology cluster is designed to support the sophisticated requirements of early-stage to mature biotechnology organizations. The 28,400 square foot facility will consist of flexible-use, multi-tenant laboratory and office space supporting biopharma, biomed and biotech research and commercialization. Ground was broken on the renovations to the building in March, 2009. Occupancy is planned for December, 2009. Leasing applications are currently being accepted.
Building Specifications
Base building – 28,400 sq. ft.
11 wet labs equipped with case works
660 – 1200 sq. ft. options
13,000 sq. ft. flexible office space
Secure lab area accessible by card key
Tissue culture rooms available
Common shared lab area with the following equipment
Dishwasher
Distilled water
Sub-zero freezers
Shared dark room
10 separate enclosed offices available in the lab area
Fully vented labs
Fire protection
$6M Investment
Tenant Amenities
Parking provided
Common reception area; Receptionist provided
Common meeting rooms provided
Network access including email available
Administrative office assistance available
Flexible modular office configurations
24 X 7 security monitoring
Police substation on site
Business, legal & financial planning assistance on site
For more information, please contact: John Gregg or by phone at 803.343.5310
645 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The SCRA MUSC Innovation Center at Charleston is located at the base of the new Cooper River Bridge along the Meeting Street gateway to Charleston’s historic district. The location provides easy access to the Charleston International Airport via Interstate 26. Its proximity to the Medical University of South Carolina facilitates its mission as a home for start-up companies emerging from university research.
SCRA USC Innovation Center at Columbia
SCRA is providing a facility in Columbia designed to house high-tech companies emerging from research at the University of South Carolina and entering commercialization and light manufacturing stages. The facility is situated and designed to stimulate and sustain clean next-generation manufacturing.
Renovations began in October 2009; opened Summer, 2010
66,000 sq. ft. facility located near USC’s Innovista
58,000 sq. ft. of open space
Ample space for 10-15 High Tech Light Manufacturing Start-ups
$6.6M Investment
Currently Available
For more information, please contact: John Gregg or by phone at 803.343.5310
1000 Catawba Street, Columbia, SC
The SCRA USC Innovation Center at Columbia is ideally located for business and light manufacturing companies. The location provides easy access to the Columbia Statehouse, airport and University of South Carolina. The building is adjacent to the USC Engineering School and is also within walking distance of Innovista.
SCRA Clemson Innovation Center
SCRA is partnering with Clemson University to design and build a new Innovation Center focused upon advanced materials applications research. The facility supports innovation companies in start-up modes. The new facility houses SCRA staff as well as other Knowledge Economy companies.
18,000 Sq. Ft. Lab, Office and Secure Rooms
Building in conjunction with Clemson University
$4.5M Investment
Secure rooms
Possible wet/dry labs if prospects need
For more information, please contact: John Gregg or by phone at 803.343.5310
Clemson, SC
The Clemson SCRA Research and Innovation Center is located at the Clemson Advanced Materials Center and is adjacent to the Clemson Research Facility.
SCRA/ATI Innovation Center at Greenwood
This facility was built in 2001 and offers wet laboratory, meeting, office, and conference space. The facility hosts companies conducting research and development as well as community events and meetings. A full genetics and biotechnology focused library, support staff, and close proximity to researchers at the Greenwood Genetic Center provide a hub for diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmaceutical companies.
22,000 sq. ft. two-story building with basement
Physically attached to J.C. Self Research Institute of Human Genetics at the Greenwood Genetic Center
Six wet lab modules
Tissue Culture Room
Cold Storage
Dark Room
Office Space adjoining lab
Auxiliary Storage Space
Conference Room with video conferencing
Auditorium (124 seats with video conferencing)
Library with full-time librarian
Administrative Offices
Internet Access
Audio-Visual Equipment
For more information, please contact: John Gregg or by phone at 803.343.5310
117 Gregor Mendel Circle, Greenwood, SC
The SCRA/ATI Innovation Center in Greenwood, South Carolina is located on the Greenwood Genetic Center campus and adjacent to the South Carolina Biotechnology Park.
