SCRA

Chartered by the state of South Carolina in 1983, the South Carolina Research Authority - SCRA - fosters and enriches South Carolina's innovation economy. SCRA was formed by the South Carolina Legislature and given a one-time founding grant of $500,000 and 1,400 acres of undeveloped land. In order to successfully execute its mission and remain self-sustaining, SCRA uses income from its government contracting affiliate and funds from the Industry Partnership Fund to further high-tech economic growth in the state, done in part through its SC Launch program. Our vision is to enhance and improve the development and growth of the state's innovation ecosystem - creating jobs, furthering company growth and facilitating university research commercialization.