SC Launch Summit 2018

SCRA is a state-chartered organization that fuels job creation and grows South Carolina’s innovation economy. Through SC Launch, early-stage companies are provided mentoring and grants and may be eligible for an investment from SC Launch, Inc. The SC Launch program is open to qualified South Carolina companies in the Advanced Materials/Manufacturing, Information Technology and Life Sciences sectors.

SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority

LEARN from successful SC Launch Client Companies and Industry Experts.
MEET investors, business leaders and entrepreneurs.
CONNECT with South Carolina's life sciences, IT and advanced manufacturing/materials companies.
The purpose of the SC Launch Annual Summit is to foster collaboration, encourage networking and promote the exchange of ideas. SCRA is excited to highlight the innovative companies across South Carolina. 
 
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PRELIMINARY AGENDA 
10:00AM    Welcome
10:15AM    SC Launch Company of the Year Award Presentation
10:30AM    Keynote: Stella Mercado from Mercom Corporation
11:00AM    From Lab to Marketplace: Academic and Industry Collaborations
11:40AM    3Phase: SBIR/STTR Support Program
11:55AM    Networking and Lunch Break
12:25PM    Afternoon Keynote: Eric McCarthy from Proterra
12:55PM    Startup Tools From the SBA
1:15PM      Insights From Corporate Investors: The How, Why and When
1:50PM      CEO Panel: Finding and Retaining Talent
2:30PM      Lightning Round - SC Launch Companies
3:00PM      Networking Break
3:15PM      What NOT to Say to an Investor
3:45PM      Exporting: An Opportunity to Tap Global Markets 
4:05PM      Lightning Round - SC Launch Companies
4:40PM      Closing Remarks and Open Happy Hour 
Networking Happy hour until 6:00 pm 
 
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SPEAKERS INCLUDE 
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Mercom Corporation
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Prettl
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TTI
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Sonoco
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Proterra
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Good Growth Capital
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University Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP)
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SC SBA
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USC Office of Economic Engagement
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US Department of Commerce, Commercial Service
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ERG
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SC Department of Commerce Office of Innovation
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Labaudiniere Consulting
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ActivEd
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Engage Talent
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AND MORE!
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FAQ'S
What are my parking options for the event? There is parking available on the street or in the Park Street Garage with a covered walkway to the My Carolina Alumni Building. <A HREF="http://www.scra.org/uploads/downloads/Alumni-Center-Park_St_Garage_Conv_Center.pdf" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">View Parking</A>
Will lunch be served? Yes we will be serving lunch at 11:45. Drinks and light snacks will be served during the Networking Happy Hour.

USC's Alumni Center Ballroom

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