SCRA Contributes Over $1.19 Billion to South Carolina’s Economy

SCRA had over a $1.19 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2023. Their recently published annual report shows what’s included in the billion-plus-dollar impact, determined by a study conducted at the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business. Read more.

Watch SCRA's Exclusive Interview with Secretary Dick Riley

SCRA celebrated forty years in 2023, which included an exclusive interview with its founder, Secretary Dick Riley, who formed SCRA while serving as governor in 1983. Watch the video.

SCRA CEO Podcast with New Forge

Listen as Javier Ortiz, Co-Founder of New Forge, an SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company, discusses the history, challenges, and future of New Forge.

New Forge offers customized AR solutions that enhance an organization’s frontline productivity. Their solutions make manufacturing operations safer, more efficient, and less costly. Functions that benefit from this service include order picking, maintenance, inspections, part assembly, remote assistance, training, and communication. Listen to the podcast.

Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator Featured on NPR Radio Show

Millicent Lann, program director at the Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator, was recently featured on NPR’s SC Business Review. Listen as Millicent discusses the accelerator, their partnership with SCRA and the SC Department of Commerce, and the accelerators spring cohort. The Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator aims to address the gap in venture capital access for women, minorities, veterans, and other underfunded demographics. Listen to the episode. Learn more about the accelerator.

Events

Calendar

2024 TATT Kickoff Event  

JAN 30 @5:00 p.m.

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SCbio 2024 

FEB 6-8

Long recognized as perhaps the Southeast’s premier life science conference, SCbio 2024 comes to internationally acclaimed Greenville, SC to showcase leadership, innovation, collaboration and advancement from across the life sciences spectrum. Learn more.

S.C. Automotive Summit

FEB 13-15

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Good Business Summit 2024

FEB 22 @8:00 a.m.

A business conference with soul – the annual Good Business Summit is a one-day event presented by Lowcountry Local First spotlighting ideas and workable solutions for building your company with profit and purpose. SCRA is a proud sponsor.

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SC EPSCoR State Confrence

APR 9

Registration is now open for the SC EPSCoR State Conference to be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, SC. This one-day conference is intended for faculty, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, undergraduate students, and other STEM professionals.

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International Network of Michelin Cities Conference

APR 15-19

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South Coast Cyber Summit

MAR 18-19

This conference offers unique educational, collaborative and talent development opportunities for industry visionaries and rising leaders in cybersecurity. SCRA is a proud sponsor. Learn more.