Summerville, S.C.—SCRA announces SC Launch, Inc. investments in two South Carolina early-stage companies — a $200,000 investment in BandwagonFanClub, Inc. and a $300,000 investment in tForm, Inc. Greenville-based, Bandwagon joined SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in April 2016; tForm, based in Williamston, became a SC Launch Client Company in February 2018. Both Bandwagon and tForm […]
Columbia, S.C.—South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) is pleased to announce a new Industry Partnership Fund (IPF) Diamond-level Contributor, Evening Post Industries (EPI). Contributions to SCRA’s IPF provide individuals and corporations with the opportunity to fuel South Carolina’s innovation economy while fulfilling their state tax obligations. SCRA uses the funding to support entrepreneurs, academia and industry. […]
When: Weds, Mar 4, 2020 12:30 – 1:30 pm Where: Online via GoToWebinar Join us for a session on taxation rates, deductions, benefits and basic tax regimes. Hosted by Sterling Moose with Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd and the SC Launch Team. Sterling is an associate in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Columbia office and focuses her practice on […]
When: Weds, Feb 12, 2020 11 am – 12 noon Where: Online via GoToWebinar Your startup will only be as good as the team you put in place. That is why your HR procedures could be the most important investment of your time and energy. During this engaging conversation, you will learn what you have […]
When: Fri, Dec 13, 2019 11 am – 12 noon Where: Online via GoToWebinar A case study seminar using real world examples which can be applied to your company. An overview and approach of how to think about business strategy as it relates to an early stage company. Why a coherent business strategy helps to […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 30, 2019) – The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), a public, non-profit corporation fueling South Carolina’s innovation economy, today announces predictive analytics and AI software company ENGAGE Talent, one of its SC Launch, Inc. portfolio companies, has been acquired by Workforce Logiq, a global provider of workforce management software and services to […]
Columbia, S.C. – Exceptional SC and the South Carolina Research Authority announced Wednesday the formation of Exceptional Connections – a business-education partnership that unites South Carolina’s business community with more than 3,000 exceptional needs scholarship students and schools across the state. At a formal announcement at the SC Governor’s mansion, Gov. Henry McMaster said of […]
Summerville, S.C. – South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of seven Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies are provided mentoring and grants and may be eligible for investments from SC Launch, Inc. Coastal Companies Gotcha, located in Charleston, is the only mobility-as-a-service company offering four sustainable micro-transit products: […]
Summerville, S.C. – SCRA announces a $200,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment in Zylö Therapeutics. The life sciences company, located in Greenville, was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in June 2018. The SC Launch, Inc. investment was part of the company’s Series A raise that also includes an investment from the lead investor, VentureSouth, […]
Summerville, S.C. – SCRA announces a $200,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment in Vän Robotics. The innovative, Columbia-based company was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in January 2017. Vän Robotics is revolutionizing student learning by combining artificial intelligence and proven teaching techniques into friendly, approachable, and funny robots. The company’s initial robot, ABii, complements […]