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Academia
Provides funding and support to advance translational research and accelerate the growth of academic startups
Facilities
Offers high-quality laboratory and administrative workspaces for technology-based startups and academic institutions
Industry
Facilitates and funds technology advancements and partnerships with industry, startups, and academic institutions
Startups
Coaches and funds technology-based startups that may also receive investments from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc.
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.
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.
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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America’s Seed Fund renewal good news for SC small businesses
South Carolina’s small business innovation community received a major piece of good news this spring: Congress has reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, ending a long period of uncertainty stalling one of the federal government’s most powerful tools for fueling small business growth. For South Carolina companies ready to […]
SCRA announces funding for rural health innovation
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Research Authority today announced funding available to technology startups focused on improving rural health access. The program, Tech Catalyst Fund, is one of five initiatives within South Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program, administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. SCDHHS has contracted […]
SCRA announces new grant funding and member companies
Columbia, S.C. – Tada AI, CAMA Security, Pathly, and Vet Media Group received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Baysys Solutions and Digital Site Box were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA President and CEO Bill Kirkland said, “We welcome these new member companies and congratulate those that received funding.” All SCRA member companies receive […]
SCRA member company Pensievision launches imaging technology to the International Space Station
Pensievision, an SCRA member company founded by College of Charleston astrophysics professor Dr. Joe Carson, has successfully launched its precision 3D imaging technology to the International Space Station, marking a major milestone for the South Carolina-based deep tech company. The company’s imaging device was integrated aboard a mission supporting research on extremophile microorganisms, organisms capable […]
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