SCRA Awards Nearly $4 Million to South Carolina Colleges and Universities

Lectures and term papers won’t be the only things happening in the state’s colleges and universities as faculty and students return this fall. Some will work on life-saving innovations such as cancer vaccines and new ways to treat neurodegenerative diseases. Others will develop hydrogen fuel cells to produce more efficient energy.

This is why the South Carolina Research Authority continues to provide funding to accelerate innovation in South Carolina’s academic institutions. The three-year grant program, SACT (SCRA-Academic Collaboration Team), awarded $3,860,000 to Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, the College of Charleston, the Medical University of South Carolina, and the University of South Carolina. Read more.

Austin Saggus Named to Leadership Columbia Class of 2025

Austin Saggus, SCRA Business Operations Manager, on being selected as a member of the Columbia Chamber's Leadership Columbia Class of 2025.

Austin is one of the 60 individuals selected for what will be the 52nd graduating class since the program was founded in 1972. The class will engage in a 10-month curriculum including monthly class day sessions, a retreat, a class project, and a variety of enrichment activities around the area. Read more.

Black Charleston Professionals to Utilize Digital Wristbands Powered by SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company

Celebrate Black-Owned Business Month with LifeTagger, an SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company, and Black Charleston Professionals for a networking event at El Patio in North Charleston on August 24th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. BCP will be launching a new membership package with BCP exclusive Digital Wristbands powered by LifeTagger proximity technology.  Don't miss this opportunity to network and celebrate with Charleston's local community of black entrepreneurs and professionals. Learn more and register.

Events

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Tech Beans

AUG 21 @8:00 a.m.

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SCbio: Workforce Roundtable Luncheon, Greenville

AUG 27 @12:00 p.m.

Companies and educational leaders will gather in person to network and share best practices for cultivating and retaining talent in South Carolina life sciences. Learn more.

The Entrepreneur’s Sales Playbook

AUG 28 @ 9:00 a.m.

If your company's revenue growth is stagnating or you aren't winning enough deals against your competition, this program will give you a whole new way of looking at your approach to B2B sales.

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ChatGPT for Coders

SEPT 4 @ 9:00 a.m.

In this workshop, you will learn the basics of ChatGPT and how you can leverage its features to act as a developer assistant. Learn more.

SC Decoded 2024

SEPT 10-11

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The Future of Manufacturing Conference

SEPT 24-25

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