Mission

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

Vision

SCRA will be a leading catalyst in making South Carolina the first choice for technology-focused industry, entrepreneurs, and academics.

Core Values

  • Stewardship – Managing all resources wisely, acting with accountability, and making decisions that benefit the organization, stakeholders, and community.
  • Collaboration – Fostering teamwork, open communication, and strong partnerships by valuing diverse perspectives and working together to achieve shared goals.
  • Integrity – Demonstrating honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in all interactions, ensuring trust and credibility in every decision and action.
  • Empowerment – Encouraging personal and professional growth by providing individuals with the tools, trust, and opportunities to take initiative and make meaningful contributions.
  • Nimbleness – Practicing agility and adaptability to navigate change, respond quickly to challenges, and seize opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Courage – Acting boldly and decisively in the face of uncertainty, standing by principles, and taking calculated risks to drive innovation and progress.
  • Excellence – Committing to the highest standards of performance, quality, and continuous improvement to achieve outstanding results in everything we do.

History

1983

SCRA Created by State Legislature

Chartered by South Carolina with a one-time allocation of $500,000 and 1,400 acres of undeveloped land.

1998

ATI is Created as an Affiliate 

To ensure SCRA is self-sustaining, a government contracting affiliate is created.

2005-2006

SC Launch & Innovation Centers Established 

Funded by sources such as contributions to the Industry Partnership Fund, the SC Launch Program and Innovation Centers were created across the state.

2016

SCRA & ATI Realignment

In order to maintain a laser-like focus on the mission of each organization, SCRA and its affiliate, ATI, separated operations at the end of Fiscal Year 2016.

SCRA is a public, non-profit corporation chartered in 1983 by the State of South Carolina.

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