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.

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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.

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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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Latest News

SCRA Contributes Over $1.3 Billion to South Carolina’s Economy

Summerville, SC – South Carolina Research Authority had over a $1.3 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2024. Their recently published annual report shows what’s included in the billion-plus-dollar impact, determined by a study conducted at the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business. In 2024, SCRA and its investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc.: […]

SCRA Announces New Member Companies and Grant Funding

Summerville, S.C. – myMechanic, The After Cancer, and Volare Boats were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Brokerbase, NovaVia Spine & Biologics, Rapid Title, and Zitles received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Member Benefits and Startup Resources, can apply for grant funding, and have the […]

ElectroWire Establishes Operations in Lexington County

Lexington, S.C. – A cutting-edge medical device startup is set to revolutionize catheter-based, electrosurgical access to the heart with the establishment of its manufacturing operations in Lexington County, S.C. ElectroWire, an SCRA Member Company founded by local cardiologist Dr. Robert Leonardi, will manufacture an innovative electrosurgical system aimed at improving the safety, precision and efficiency of […]

SCRA Announces New Member Companies and Grant Funding

Summerville, S.C. – Bio Streamline, Brokerbase, Ducklinks, Graphio, Marine Diagnostic Tools, Politexts,  and VayuClear were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations, Imagine Home Digital, Go Fig AI, Qatalyst Health, and Sojourn MedTech received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Member Benefits and Startup Resources, […]

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