Summerville, S.C. – The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has announced that Grayson Dorr, Investment Finance Manager, is part of the prestigious Charleston Regional Business Journal (CRBJ) Forty Under 40 Class of 2020. This elite 40 is comprised of people under the age of 40 who have excelled in the professional arena, and in the local […]
The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) is a proud, active partner of the Columbia Region Economic Development Project. The Project was borne out of a study by Deloitte Consulting that analyzed the region’s capacity to grow employment in the targeted industry segments. The study was used to develop a detailed action plan that mitigates competitive […]
Summerville, S.C.—South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of two new Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, and one Client Company receiving an Acceleration Grant. SC Launch provides mentorship and funding to early-stage, technology-driven startups and entrepreneurs. The purpose of Accelerations Grants is to position a company toward commercialization and a possible […]
Summerville, SC – South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) and its investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., announced its April and May investments in two South Carolina companies — a $200,000 investment in Land Intelligence, Inc. and a $200,000 investment to VIATEC, Inc. Land Intelligence, based in Columbia, SC, became an SC Launch Client Company in January […]
SCRA Featured on WRNN Hot Talk Morning Show (7/13/2020) Listen to Bob Quinn, SCRA Executive Director, as he discuss the SCRA and its response to COVID-19.
Summerville, S.C. – Dr. Juliana Iarossi, Clinical Assistant Professor with the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, was recently elected to the SC Launch, Inc. Board of Directors. SC Launch, Inc. is the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), and its board of directors approves loans and […]
Summerville, S.C. – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) and its investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. have dedicated an additional $1.5 million in funding to support businesses that are providing coronavirus-related solutions and to help their current portfolio companies continue to meet their financial goals during this time. Companies […]
SC LAUNCH ANNOUNCES COMPANY AWARDS Each year SC Launch recognizes companies that have exceeded expectations by presenting them with awards. This year’s awards are Company of the Year Award and Billboard Award. This year’s Company of the Year Award is presented to ENGAGE Talent/Workforce Logiq! Some of the qualities of the Company of the Year Award […]
Summerville, S.C. – The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has announced that Andy Olsen was named Business Development Manager on June 1st. The Business Development Manager role is a new one solely focused on increasing contributions to the Industry Partnership Fund (IPF). Since its inception in 2006, the IPF has provided dollar-for-dollar state tax credits […]
Summerville, S.C. – South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) recently awarded grants to seven companies totaling almost $300,000. The types of grants, companies and award amounts are as follows. ACADEMIC START-UP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ASAP) GRANTS are available to early-stage for-profit companies sponsored by academic institutions. The grants assist the companies in achieving one or more critical milestones toward commercialization, which will serve as […]