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 ThreatCaptain

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 […]

House Ways and Means Chair Appoints New SCRA Board Trustee

Columbia, SC – South Carolina Research Authority announces that State Representative Robby Robbins has joined SCRA’s board of trustees as a member of the executive committee. Rep. Robbins was appointed to the board by the Chair of the South Carolina House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Bruce Bannister. Robbins serves District 97, encompassing parts of Dorchester […]

Aiken Chamber of Commerce to Host ‘No Boundaries Entrepreneurship Pitch Contest’

Partnering with Make Startups and theClubhou.se to Foster Regional Innovation Aiken, SC – The Aiken Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the No Boundaries Startup Pitch Contest, on April 23, 2025.  Designed to propel innovative business ideas across the Greater Aiken-Augusta region by fostering collaboration and investment beyond traditional geographic limits, applications to pitch […]

Governor Appoints New Board Chair of South Carolina Research Authority

Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina Research Authority announces that William “Bill” Kirkland has been named by Governor Henry McMaster as chairperson of the SCRA Board of Trustees. He replaces long-time chairperson Don Herriott. Kirkland served as executive director of the University of South Carolina’s Office of Economic Engagement, the University’s central point of convergence for […]

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