Claflin Launches Economic Development Administration University Center
Courtesy of Claflin University Claflin University has received a $548,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) University Center Economic Development Program. The program aims to enable colleges and universities to establish and operate University Centers (UCs) to leverage university assets and build regional economic ecosystems that support innovation, high-growth entrepreneurship, resiliency, and inclusiveness. The EDA is one of several multi-agency initiatives supported by the U.S. Department of Economic Development. The total investment is $1,096,180. Claflin will be awarded $109,618 per year for five years. The Claflin University EDA University Center will support commercialization efforts, high-growth entrepreneurship, workforce development,