Academia
Provides funding and support to advance translational research and accelerate the growth of academic startups
Facilities
Offers high-quality laboratory and administrative workspaces for technology-based startups and academic institutions
Industry
Facilitates and funds technology advancements and partnerships with industry, startups, and academic institutions
Startups
Coaches and funds technology-based startups that may also receive investments from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc.
Industry
Partnership Fund
The Industry Partnership Fund was established to fund coaching, grants, investments, and other types of support for technology startups and academic research and development. Contributions made by individuals and organizations provide a dollar-for-dollar tax credit.
SC Launch Inc. is an independent, nonprofit organization affiliated with SCRA, which provides loans and investments to selected South Carolina-based companies participating in the SC Launch program.
SCRA Member Benefits
Discounted Services for SCRA Member and SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Companies. SCRA’s Member Benefits give our companies access to numerous offers from our robust alliance partner network.
Members can login to the SCRA Member Portal to access their exclusive benefits.
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It’s All Connected: The NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas
The Carolinas Grid Engine was just named one of only 12 NSF Regional Innovation Engines nationwide — with an initial $15 million award and potential for up to $160 million over the next decade. In this episode, we go behind the announcement to unpack what it actually means for the region. Host Mitch Miller, York […]
SC, NC gets $160M NSF award to modernize power grid amid surging demand from EVs, AI
SCRA is playing a leading role in a new $160M NSF-backed initiative to modernize the power grid across North and South Carolina, helping translate emerging grid technology from research into real-world use as demand from EVs, AI data centers, and rapid growth continues to rise...
SCRA Powers NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas as Core Partner
Federal investment of up to $160 million positions North and South Carolina to play a larger national role in grid modernization and technology deployment. COLUMBIA, SC — South Carolina Research Authority today announced it is a founding partner in the NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas (Carolinas Grid Engine), one of America’s newest NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF […]
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