Case Status was awarded Company of the Year, Jim Jacob of StoryButton was awarded Founder of the Year, and Hai Yao was awarded Applied Researcher of the Year
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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.
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The South Carolina Research Authority sincerely thanks Motley Rice co-founding attorney Joseph F. Rice and his law firm for supporting SCRA’s mission. Joe is redirecting the firm’s taxes to SCRA’s tax credit program that provides funding for SCRA grants and services to the state’s brightest innovators. These innovators are creating higher-paying jobs and bringing much-needed […]
Columbia, S.C. – Hundreds gathered at the South Carolina Research Authority’s annual summit in Columbia yesterday, where Charleston-based Case Status was awarded Company of the Year, Jim Jacob of StoryButton was awarded Founder of the Year, and Hai Yao of Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina was awarded Applied Researcher of the […]
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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