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NEWS

SC Launch Inc. Invests in CarbonCents

SCRA's investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in CarbonCents Inc. The $250,000 investment will help the Walhalla-based startup, founded at Clemson University, continue expanding its SAAS services that collect data to measure and reduce energy costs as well as reduce carbon footprints. Read more.

South Carolina’s First Innovation Awareness Month

For the first time in the state’s history, South Carolina will observe innovation month in April. In a multi-year project, founding partners the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), the South Carolina Department of Commerce, and the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) have joined forces to shine a spotlight on innovation in South Carolina.

South Carolina is home to exciting innovators who are helping to shape the future of our state and the nation. To help celebrate these innovations, Governor Henry McMaster is proclaiming April as Innovation Awareness Month in South Carolina, effective Monday, April 3rd, at the S.C. Statehouse at 2:00 p.m. South Carolina innovators and entrepreneur startups stemming from the founding partners will be present to showcase and demonstrate their exciting innovations. Read more.

Agenda Released: Join us for the Annual SCRA Summit, Founders First

SCRA is looking forward to seeing you at the annual summit. It will be a day filled with inspiring speakers and exciting networking and learning opportunities. This year’s theme is Founders First, celebrating the hard work of founders who are growing our state’s innovation economy.

Tickets are now on sale! General admission is $75.00 per person. If you’re an SCRA Member Company, SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company, or a summit sponsor and do not have a promo code, please contact kelsie.davis@scra.org.

Learn More and Register