General Info

The South Carolina Research Authority and its affiliated research and development institutes develop technology solutions to meet the needs of customers in the government and business industries. To do this, the company assembles multi-organization teams that can include governmental groups, universities, major corporations, technology companies, consultants and its own staff of specialists in disciplines ranging from computer science to advanced metallurgy. Working with these teams, the company identifies applicable technologies and uses strategies to adapt them to its client needs. SCRA also works to enhance the research infrastructure within South Carolina. It supports the efforts of faculty at state academic centers to secure project grants and build new capabilities and it manages a system of research parks that attracts technology companies. The South Carolina Research Authority s corporate headquarters are located in Columbia, S.C.