SCRA Contributes Over $1.15 Billion to South Carolina’s Economy

South Carolina Research Authority had an outstanding year in 2022, making over a $1.15 billion impact on the state’s economy. As published in its recently released annual report, the total includes jobs created and supported, the salaries of its Member and Portfolio Companies, grants awarded to companies and academic institutions, and investments made by its affiliate, SC Launch Inc. SCRA’s economic impact is determined by an annual analysis conducted by the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business. Read more.

About Voterheads Local Government Monitoring Service

Watch the video to learn more about Voterheads, an SCRA Member Company. Listen as Mike Switzer, CEO, explains how their local government monitoring service is helping companies, organizations, and individuals across the country keep track of what's about to be voted on at local government public meetings. Watch the video.

Office Space Available at SCRA’s MUSC Innovation Center

SCRA is excited to announce single occupancy offices available. Included in the lease is use of four conference rooms featuring a conference phone, white board, and flat screen for displaying presentations as well as a shared breakroom. SCRA leases are all-inclusive including wireless internet, utilities, and free onsite parking. Additional internet bandwidth, including fiber, is available at your own cost. Other amenities include a common reception area, 24/7 security monitoring, and an onsite police substation. Learn more.

JAN 18 @11:30 a.m

The 411 on Business Certifications, Hosted by the City of Charleston Office of Minority & Women Business Enterprise. Learn more.

JAN 18 @5:00 p.m

GrowCo’s Startup Showcase. Learn more.

FEB 1 @8:00 a.m

York County Launchpad: a monthly gathering of entrepreneurs in Rock Hill on the first Wednesday of every month, local founders can network and support other business leaders through an advice session. Learn more.

FEB 9 @3:00 p.m

Monthly TATT Chat. 

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SCbio 2023:

South Carolina Life Sciences’ Annual Conference

Feb 21-23, 2023

Join hundreds of industry leaders, biotech and pharma executives, government and higher education officials, and life sciences supporters from across America for SCbio 2023 in Charleston, SC.