The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) was chartered to advance scientific research and development within South Carolina. Its core mission is to foster innovation and economic growth by providing support and funding for translational research and technology-based startups. SCRA offers services in advanced materials, metals, shipbuilding, and defense prototypes, focusing on partnerships with industry, startups, and academic institutions. The organization also provides high-quality laboratory and administrative workspaces to facilitate these endeavors.
Notable affiliates include various academic startups and industry partners that have benefited from SCRA's funding and support. Key achievements include the acceptance of companies like MyUI.AI and SMPL-C as member companies and the awarding of new grant funding to MASDEV. SCRA's impact is evident in its role in accelerating the growth of academic startups and fostering technological advancements, significantly contributing to South Carolina's innovation ecosystem.
Organizations similar to South Carolina Research Authority include Rhode Island Science & Technology Advisory Council, South Australian Research and Development Institute, Arkansas Science & Technology Authority and Little Rock Regional Parents Club - University of Arkansas.
South Carolina Research Authority was founded in 1983.
South Carolina Research Authority's headquarters is located in Columbia, SC, US.
South Carolina Research Authority has 42 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.
Rhode Island Science & Technology Advisory Council
stac.ri.gov
South Australian Research and Development Institute
pir.sa.gov.au
Arkansas Science & Technology Authority
Little Rock Regional Parents Club - University of Arkansas
i3r.uark.edu
Innovation Park-Tallahassee
Small Business Innovation Research
sbir.gov
Fapesp
fapesp.br
Virginia Research Investment Committee
North Carolina State University
ncsu.edu
