Contact Careers News and Events Employee Login Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Home/About Us ABOUT US Chartered by the state of South Carolina in 1983, South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) is a public, non-profit corporation that fuels South Carolina’s innovation economy. About SCRA SCRA remains self-sustaining through contributions to the Industry Partnership Fund (IPF), income generated from tenants in our SC Facilities program, and the proceeds from the sale of our government contracting affiliate, ATI. Our programs: SC Academic Innovations SC Facilities SC Industry Solutions SC Launch About SC Launch, Inc. Established in 2006, SC Launch, Inc. is an independent, non-profit corporation affiliated with SCRA, which provides loans and investments to selected South Carolina-based companies participating in the SC Launch Program. SECTORS OF FOCUS SCRA brings together the key players in innovation. By working in close alignment with academic institutions, entrepreneurs and industry, three key areas of focus have been defined: Advanced Manufacturing & Materials; Information Technology; and Life Sciences. These key sectors align with the strengths of South Carolina’s workforce, institutional research and existing companies, and are the drivers of the innovation economy. The intersection of multiple sectors yields the largest potential for innovation and economic growth. Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Information Technology Life Science VISION Our vision is for South Carolina to be a top innovation destination. Our Team SCRA’s team is dedicated to growing the innovation economy. Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees and its Executive Committee provide leadership and oversight for SCRA, its affiliates and its programs. SCRA Advisory Boards The purpose of the Business and Science Advisory Boards is to advise SCRA’s Board of Trustees when requested by it. SC Launch Board The SC Launch, Inc. Board is comprised of experts with research, commercialization and entrepreneurial experience. Financials Learn more about the Industry Partnership Fund and download a copy of our annual report. OUR PARTNERS AND AFFILIATES QUICK LINKS CONTACT US CAREERS LATEST NEWS MEDIA KIT GET SOCIAL FOLLOW US ON TWITTER SCRA is a public, non-profit corporation chartered in 1983 by the State of South Carolina. © Copyright 2021 | SCRA | All Rights Reserved Legal & Privacy Policy

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