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Academia
Provides funding and support to advance translational research and accelerate the growth of academic startups
Facilities
Offers high-quality laboratory and administrative workspaces for technology-based startups and academic institutions
Industry
Facilitates and funds technology advancements and partnerships with industry, startups, and academic institutions
Startups
Coaches and funds technology-based startups that may also receive investments from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc.
Industry
Partnership Fund
The Industry Partnership Fund was established to fund coaching, grants, investments, and other types of support for technology startups and academic research and development. Contributions made by individuals and organizations provide a dollar-for-dollar tax credit.
SC Launch Inc. is an independent, nonprofit organization affiliated with SCRA, which provides loans and investments to selected South Carolina-based companies participating in the SC Launch program.
SCRA Member Benefits
Discounted Services for SCRA Member and SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Companies. SCRA’s Member Benefits give our companies access to numerous offers from our robust alliance partner network.
Members can login to the SCRA Member Portal to access their exclusive benefits.
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SC Launch Inc. invests in Leukogene Therapeutics
Columbia, SC—SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested in Leukogene Therapeutics. The Charleston-based biotechnology startup is developing a pipeline of targeted immunotherapies for patients with advanced cancers. “This investment will enable Leukogene to accelerate the development of its innovative pipeline, advance key preclinical and early clinical milestones, and […]
SC Launch Inc. announces investment in ElectroWire Medical
Columbia, SC—SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, recently celebrated its $300,000 investment in ElectroWire Medical. Based in Lexington, ElectroWire is a cutting-edge medical device startup revolutionizing catheter-based, electrosurgical access to the left side of the heart during minimally invasive surgery. SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland said, “We […]
SC Launch Inc. announces investment in SiteLabs
Columbia, SC—SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested $300,000 in SiteLabs, Inc. The Clemson-based health technology company is transforming independent pharmacies into neighborhood hubs for preventive care and clinical research. The investment is part of SiteLabs’ $2 million Seed Round, led by Boomerang Ventures. It reflects SC Launch […]
SCRA announces organizational changes
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Research Authority has announced organizational changes that will enable it to provide even more support to the state’s academic research, development, and innovation startups. Under the leadership of Lee MacIlwinen, SCRA’s new chief program officer, the SC Launch program is further regionalizing its support with deployed staff and increased funding and resources […]
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