@SCRAInnovation

SCRA fuels South Carolina’s innovation economy by accelerating technology-enabled growth of academia, entrepreneurship, and industry.

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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. bit.ly/48CYs63
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Celebrate South Carolina’s brightest minds at the SCRA Awards Dinner Nov. 19 in Charleston. Honoring Company, Founder, Researcher, Investor and Follow-on Funding achievements. Register by Nov. 5: eventbrite.com/e/scra-awards…
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Exciting funding update: The U.S. Small Business Administration awarded SCRA $185,000 to recruit tech entrepreneurs and help them pursue federal research funding. Check out the full story via the @SCDailyGazette: scdailygazette.com/2026/10/2…

Grant will aid SC small businesses competing for federal research contracts • SC Daily Gazette

SC’s state-run small business incubator will help startups develop new technologies and land government contracts.

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Want to meet the people behind South Carolina’s innovation stories? Join us Nov. 19 in Charleston for the SCRA Awards Dinner. Bring a colleague and register by Nov. 5 at eventbrite.com/e/scra-awards…
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If you haven't already signed up, you have three more days before our AI in Healthcare panel discussion at MUSC! Link to register in the comments.
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Link to register: eventbrite.com/e/the-future-…

The Future of AI in Healthcare

Join us to hear perspectives and real-world implementations of AI in healthcare.

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SC startups, this one’s for you! Join @SCRAInnovation's #StartupsOnTap to connect with founders, investors & innovators across the state. 📍 Charleston | Oct. 27 | Edmund’s Oast 📍 Greenville | Oct. 27 | New Realm Brewing 📍 Columbia | Nov. 12 | Hunter Gatherer
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Lowcountry – eventbrite.com/e/20013934286… Midlands – columbiachamber.com/event/st… Upstate – eventbrite.com/e/20013929632…

SCRA Startups on Tap - Lowcountry

Join us for SCRA’s quarterly Startups on Tap Celebrations, hosted across the Lowcountry, Midlands, and Upstate.

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Join us October 22nd, 6pm-8pm, at the MUSC Bioengineering Building as we host an expert panel discussion focusing on AI in Healthcare. This is another great event you won't want to miss. Register with the link in the comments.
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Register here: eventbrite.com/e/the-future-…

The Future of AI in Healthcare

Join us to hear perspectives and real-world implementations of AI in healthcare.

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Don’t forget to join us tomorrow at 9am at the Harbor Entrepreneurship Center for our August AI Consortium Morning Meetup. Thursday, August 27th from 9:00am to 11:00am,  Harbor Entrepreneur Center, 11 Ewall St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
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Innovation doesn't scale in isolation — it scales through partnership. The Carolinas Grid Engine is connecting startups with established manufacturers to accelerate the path from breakthrough ideas to real-world impact. #OEMCollaboration #GridModernization #EnergyInnovation
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Hear the full conversation here: scra.org/its-all-connected-t…

It’s All Connected: The NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas

The Carolinas Grid Engine was just named one of only 12 NSF Regional Innovation Engines nationwide — with an initial $15 million award and potential for up to $160 million over the next decade.

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Save the Date - We hope you will join us in celebrating the best of South Carolina Innovation at our Awards Dinner on Thursday, November 19th in Charleston
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Every Engine needs a strong foundation. As the lead institution for the Carolinas Grid Engine, UNC Charlotte helped position the region to earn one of just 12 NSF Regional Innovation Engine awards nationwide. #UNCCharlotte #EnergyResearch #HigherEd #GridModernization
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🎉 Congratulations to SCRA portfolio company Bubble Paper, QuicksortRx, Resimplifi, Inc. for being recognized as one of South Carolina's Fastest-Growing Companies of 2026! More info in the comments.
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South Carolina 50 Fastest Growing Companies 2026 Announced - Integrated Media Publishing

The list of South Carolina’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies has been announced for 2026, recognizing the achievements of South Carolina-headquartered companies that have contributed to the Palmetto...

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Being named an NSF Regional Innovation Engine isn't a given — it's earned. The Carolinas Grid Engine was selected through a rigorous, competitive national process that drew nearly 300 letters of intent from regions across the country. Only 12 were chosen. #GridModernization
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Catch our conversation here: scra.org/its-all-connected-t…

It’s All Connected: The NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas

The Carolinas Grid Engine was just named one of only 12 NSF Regional Innovation Engines nationwide — with an initial $15 million award and potential for up to $160 million over the next decade.

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Yesterday, SCRA Industry Solutions Director Catherine Hayes announced the award of the NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas at the SC Energy Summit — a milestone years in the making! #NSFEngines #GridModernization #Innovation #MarketSuccess #EnergyInnovation
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Hear the full conversation here: scra.org/its-all-connected-t…

It’s All Connected: The NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas

The Carolinas Grid Engine was just named one of only 12 NSF Regional Innovation Engines nationwide — with an initial $15 million award and potential for up to $160 million over the next decade.

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