The annual SCRA Summit is a day-and-a-half event that fosters and celebrates innovation in South Carolina. The theme is Founders First, celebrating the hard work of founders who are growing our state’s innovation economy.
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Provides funding and support to advance translational research and accelerate the growth of academic startups
Offers high-quality laboratory and administrative workspaces for technology-based startups and academic institutions
Facilitates and funds technology advancements and partnerships with industry, startups, and academic institutions
Coaches and funds technology-based startups that may also receive investments from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc.
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.
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.
The South Carolina Research Authority is a proud founding partner of Innovation Awareness Month and was honored to participate in the kickoff breakfast with state leaders and collaborative partners. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, State Representative Bruce Bannister, and Commerce Deputy Secretary Ashely Teasdel headlined the event and shared exciting innovations happening in the state. Innovation […]
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., recently held its first Investor Day, bringing together pre-selected Member and Portfolio Companies with investment funds from four states. The event, held in Greenville over a day and a half, provided opportunities for networking, learning about the region, and connecting with promising startups. The event was […]
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Columbia, SC — South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in ThreatCaptain. The Greenville-based IT startup provides a financial cyber risk discovery platform designed specifically for managed service providers, MSPs, who service other companies on a subscription basis. ThreatCaptain Inc. became an SCRA Member Company in 2024 and an SC […]
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