1. Research Universities

• Clemson University ($160 million in 2004)
  • University Web Site: www.clemson.edu
  • Tech Transfer Web Site: http://www.clemson.edu
• University of South Carolina ($129 million in 2004)
  • University Web Site: http://www.sc.edu/
  • Tech Transfer Web Site: http://ip.research.sc.edu/
• Medical University of South Carolina ($180 million in 2004)
  • University Web Site: www.musc.edu
  • Research Web Site: http://research.musc.edu/

South Carolina Research Centers of Excellence Act has awarded over $110 million to the three universities since 2002 to fund endowed professorships, space, equipment, and technical research staff.  The program will create a critical mass around which a Center of Excellence will be built.  Life sciences grants are concentrated at the Medical University with collaborative programs involving USC and Clemson.

The South Carolina Health Sciences Collaborative joins together the universities and largest health systems to create a research foundation for medical research, including clinical trials.

The Life Sciences Act, enacted in 2004, provides incentives for life sciences companies that make large investments, $100 million and 200 new full-time jobs.  For emerging biosciences companies, the Venture Capital Investment Act is a vehicle where state tax credits can fund private venture capital in the state.

2. Life Science Incubators

• South Carolina Biotechnology Incubator Program,
  Greenwood, SC
  Karl Kelly, CEO
  Phone: 864-953-3980
  Web: www.scbio.org
• Center for Applied Technology, Pendleton - http://www.clemson.edu/curf/CAT.htm
• USC Columbia Technology Incubator - http://incubator.research.sc.edu
• Savannah River National Laboratory - http://www.srs.gov

3. VC Firms

• Azalea Capital – www.azaleacapital.com
• Banyan Capital – www.banyanmezzanine.com
• The Trelys Funds – www.trelys.com

4. Angel Funds

• Coastal Venture Investment Forum – www.coastalvif.org
• Charleston Angel Partners – www.charlestonangelpartners.com
• Columbia Angel Partners – www.cap-sc.com
• Hilton Head Angel Partners

5. Bio organizations

• Palmetto Biotechnology Alliance - www.palmettobio.org

6. Other economic development organizations

• Innoventure - http://www.innoventuresc.com/
• SC Department of Commerce - http://www.sccommerce.com/
• South Carolina Investor Network - http://www.scinvestornetwork.org/
• South Carolina Research Authority http://www.scra.org/

7. Research Institutes

• Greenwood Genetic Center - http://www.ggc.org/
• Hollings Marine Laboratory, Charleston - http://www.nccos.noaa.gov/about/hml.html
• Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL)- www.srs.gov/general/scitech/srtc/srtchtm/xopenpg.htm