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SCRA INNOVATION CENTERS
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SCRA is currently deploying three new innovation centers to accelerate business development and commercialization of research discoveries.
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SCRA MUSC Innovation Center at Charleston
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.
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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
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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 |
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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.
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Clemson SCRA Research and 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
- Probable availability Fall 2010
- Temporarily on hold pending Clemson’s funding from the state
For more information, please contact: John Gregg |
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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.
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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 to begin in October 2009
- 74,000 sq. ft. facility located in USC’s Innovista
- 65,000 sq. ft. of open space
- 8,000 sq. ft. of office space
- Ample space for 10-15 High Tech Light Manufacturing Start-ups
- $5.6M Investment
- 6-9 Months to renovate once acquired
For more information, please contact: John Gregg
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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.
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