SCRA Selected to Participate in New NSF Initiative to Grow Clean Energy in S.C.

Summerville, SC – The South Carolina Research Authority is a core member of a team selected as an inaugural recipient of up to $1 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, program. Named ‘Clean Carolinas’ and led by UNC Charlotte as the principal investigator, the initiative is intended to produce an ecosystem of technology acceleration, research and development, and workforce development while targeting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility to community priorities for energy economic development and well-paying jobs. Read more.

FireGator™ Automatic Fire Suppression Creates a Safer Ride for Students and a Cleaner Environment

FireGator™, an SCRA Member Company, proudly operates under the banner of the “Safe, Effective, and EPA-approved Automatic Fire Suppression.” School bus fires are prevalent in the United States. In fact, according to an article in Bus Fleet Magazine, “in the U.S. between one and two school bus fires occur every day. The reasons for the fires seem endless: turbocharger, engine, and mechanical failures occur; wires loosen or rub against engine parts; old parts lose their integrity; tires explode; circuit boards become overloaded; and leaks release inflammatory fluids.” Read more.

SCRA Events

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Tech Beans Columbia

MAY 17 @8:00 a.m

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SCBio: Founder’s Workshop

MAY 25 @8:00 a.m

This workshop designed to help founders navigate topics including: regulatory and intellectual property updates, accounting topics and connection to big pharma. Participants will also come away with the development of an effective pitch deck and present their respective “elevator pitches” to the group. Learn more.

SCBio: Brews & Bio, Charleston Meet Up

JUN 22 @5:00 p.m

Join SCbio in Charleston for connection and networking. Learn more.