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

SC Launch Inc. Announces Investment in Members HQ

Columbia, S.C. – SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested $300,000 in Members HQ. The Charleston-based company has developed a software platform that enables health plan administrators to bring consumerism to healthcare. Members HQ became a SCRA Member Company in October of 2023 and an SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio […]

William Kirkland named SCRA’s interim president and CEO

Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina Research Authority’s board of trustees has named William “Bill” Kirkland as its interim president and CEO. Mr. Kirkland has extensive experience in economic development and in the private sector in South Carolina, as well as nationwide and internationally. He most recently served as managing partner at 1818 Consulting Group, a […]

SC Launch Inc. Announces Acquisition of Sprockets

Columbia, S.C. – SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, announces that Sprockets is being acquired by Humanly, along with Qualifi and HourWork. The Mt. Pleasant-based company developed an AI-powered hiring tool designed to improve employee retention and reduce turnover. This acquisition will bring together three strong players to create a comprehensive, end-to-end […]

SCRA Team Giving Back to Their Community in Many Ways

At SCRA, we believe that strengthening South Carolina’s innovation economy also means strengthening the communities we call home. Our team takes that mission to heart, giving their time and energy to causes that make a real difference. The Upstate SCRA team and their families recently participated in the Greenville Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising nearly […]

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