SC Launch, an SCRA affiliate, has been named Nonprofit Organization of the Year by the 2011 American Business Awards. This national award, known as The Stevie Award, recognized SC Launch for their role in leading collaborative entrepreneurial and economic development efforts. SC Launch Program Recognized by Forbes Magazine as a Top Five Program in the NationSC Launch, an SCRA collaboration, was recently recognized by Forbes magazine in May as one of five top programs in the nation that support entrepreneurism. The "States that Truly Bet on Small Business" also recognized the SC Launch program as one of eleven "Serious State Small Biz Programs."The SC Launch program has garnered a number of awards and recognition since its 2006 inception. The program offers qualifying companies commercialization support, guidance, and seed funding.