Summerville, S.C. – South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces the funding of over $3.3 million to selected colleges and universities for translational research projects to address key challenges facing the state’s industrial base. SCRA’s funding is being matched by the academic institutions and industry partners, bringing the total amount of the projects to over $6.7 […]
Summerville, S.C. – ConusCoat, LLC, Sustain Edu, Inc., and Tested HQ, LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies and have received grant funding. As Member Companies, they will also receive coaching, access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner Network, and the potential to be considered for an investment from SCRA’s […]
Summerville, S.C. – Cliff Holekamp, cofounder and managing director of Cultivation Capital, 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 investments made to eligible Member Companies in the SC Launch […]
Summerville, SC – South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces the successful exit of SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, MedProcure, LLC. This exit yielded excellent returns for the continued support of additional technology-based startups in South Carolina. The Easley-based company provides innovative supply chain solutions for healthcare and educational institution providers, their suppliers, and their group purchasing […]
Summerville, S.C. – South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced that a company in which its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., has an investment, Proterra Inc. (Proterra), began trading its common stock and warrants on Nasdaq Global Select Market this week under the stock ticker symbols of “PTRA” and “PTRAW.” Proterra is a leading innovator in commercial […]
Summerville, S.C. – South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Bird Dog Deals and Validide Corporation being accepted as Member Companies and approved for grant funding. In addition, Carolina Diagnostic Solutions, Dynamic Flow Systems, New Forge, and the University of South Carolina Office of Economic Engagement have been approved for grant funding. Bird Dog Deals, LLC […]
Summerville, SC – South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $200,000 in Reporting Xpress, Inc. The Columbia-based startup is an online reporting solution for nonprofits and their end-users. Reporting Xpress became an SCRA Member Company in 2019, successfully progressed through the SC Launch program, and received an Acceleration Grant. […]
GrowCo has announced the Sixth Annual Growth Summit to take place on November 18th at Pastides Alumni Center (UofSC) in Columbia, South Carolina. The Growth Summit is South Carolina’s up and coming boundary-breaking event for entrepreneurship and innovation, featuring a full-day+ of tactical, quality content and high-engagement experiences delivered by world-class speakers right in the […]
Summerville, SC – South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, second investment of $200,000 in Land Intelligence, Inc. The Columbia-based startup is a technology- enabled business offering software solutions that support land transactions including land development, home building, and investing. This investment will assist Land Intelligence with further development of its […]
Summerville, S.C. – South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Hirodika Biosciences, Inc. and GeoMat, LLC, being accepted as new Member Companies, and being approved for grant funding. Hirodika Biosciences, Inc. has been accepted as an SCRA Member Company and has been awarded a $25,000 Academic Startup Assistance Program Grant. The Medical University of South Carolina-based startup […]