Chartered in 1983 by the State of South Carolina as a public, non-profit corporation, SCRA is accelerating technology-enabled growth in research, academia, entrepreneurship and industry. SCRA was chartered in 1983 by the state legislature to: Support entrepreneurs and technology startups that are on a strong growth track through grant funding, coaching, and investing via SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc. Accelerate academic research and its commercialization through grant funding and coordination of resources to ensure developments meet the needs of South Carolina’s industry. Connect industry to entrepreneurs and innovators through matchmaking opportunities that promote growth, and fund relocation costs for technology-based companies moving to South Carolina. Provide lab and administrative space for technology startups and academic institutions. Guidelines for joining the discussion: scra.org/social