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NEWS

Earlybird Registration Now Open for Annual SCRA Summit

Join us at the Columbia Convention Center on April 8-9 for the annual SCRA Summit. This day-and-a-half event fosters and celebrates innovation in South Carolina. The theme is Founders First, celebrating the hard work of founders who are growing our state’s innovation economy.

Earlybird registration is now open. Use code EarlyBird25 for a discounted ticket until 2/28. Agenda and sponsors information coming soon. Please stay tuned for updates. Learn more and register.

SC Launch Inc. Announces Investment in Storybutton

SCRA's investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Storybutton. The Indian Land-based startup developed an audio platform and player for children that allows them to listen to podcasts, bedtime stories, and more without using a mobile phone.

Storybutton Inc. became an SCRA Member Company in 2024 and an SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company when they received this investment. Read more.

Jeannine Rogers Named Riley Fellow

Congratulations to SCRA team member, Jeannine Rogers, who recently earned her Riley Fellow designation. She completed the Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative in the Fall 2024 Cohort.

Carefully selected, established leaders from all sectors of South Carolina society, nominated by DLI alumni and invited to apply, take part in DLI, which offers a unique, highly interactive curriculum that imparts deep knowledge and skills to effectively manage and lead increasingly diverse workers, clients, and constituents. SCRA President and CEO Bob Quinn, Chief Program Officer Russell Cook, Director of Marketing and Communications Adrianne Grimes, and Director of Human Resources Yolanda Lewis are also Riley Fellows. Learn more about the Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative.

Events

Calendar

SCbio Academia & Industry: Bridging The Gap

FEB 4 @5:30 p.m.

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Startup Sprint

FEB 6 @5:30 p.m.

A unique opportunity to pitch your ideas, collaborate in energetic teams, and develop prototypes to launch your startup, all within just 24 hours. Learn more.