Columbia, S.C. – Lucie Medical, Saluda Manufacturing, Topline, CADmore Metal, FeatherPMS, Sharpen, and Thrive Data, received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Atapic and Stabile Industries were accepted as SCRA member companies. All SCRA member companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s member benefits and startup resources, can apply for grant funding, and have the […]
Columbia, SC – South Carolina Research Authority has announced two recent promotions. Patti Mack is now director of finance and administration. Teresa Hinson is now the director of governance, risk, and compliance. “Patti and Teresa have demonstrated a strong commitment to the organization. In just a few months, I’ve witnessed how they both take the initiative […]
Columbia, SC — SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, recently celebrated its $300,000 investment in Rainwalk Technology. The Columbia-based startup offers pet health insurance through an online platform, enabling quick, easy claims processing. “The team at Rainwalk Technology made what can be a tedious process turnkey,” said SCRA Interim President […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Research Authority is partnering with the University of South Carolina Columbia Technology Incubator—soon to be rebranded as The Midlands Innovation X-Change (The MIX)—to provide critical funding for the South Carolina Chapter of SCORE. SCORE is a nationwide nonprofit and resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, providing free mentoring and education to small business […]
Columbia, S.C. – Bellwether Biotech, CADmore, Caridea Therapeutics, Connexus, Chipp, FeatherPMS, Sleep Pods, and Sustainable Materials Technologies were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority member companies. Bellwether Biotech, MyUI.AI, NeuroHope Therapeutics, and ThreatCaptain received new grant funding. All SCRA member companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s member benefits and startup resources, can apply for grant funding, and have […]
Center Designed to Lead Statewide Coordination for Advancing Cyber Growth Columbia, SC – Governor Henry McMaster today announced the creation of the new Center for Cybersecurity at the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA). The Center will lead the implementation of South Carolina’s statewide cybersecurity strategic plan. The plan was developed from a multi-year, comprehensive study completed in 2024 […]
Columbia, SC – South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and State Senator Russell Ott announced a new grant program to help South Carolina’s farming industry at the Statehouse today. The Wells Fargo Foundation is providing $600,000 to the South Carolina Research Authority to fund the Cultivating Innovation in SC Agribusiness grant program. The grants are designed to accelerate […]
Columbia, SC—SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested in Leukogene Therapeutics. The Charleston-based biotechnology startup is developing a pipeline of targeted immunotherapies for patients with advanced cancers. “This investment will enable Leukogene to accelerate the development of its innovative pipeline, advance key preclinical and early clinical milestones, and […]
Columbia, SC—SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, recently celebrated its $300,000 investment in ElectroWire Medical. Based in Lexington, ElectroWire is a cutting-edge medical device startup revolutionizing catheter-based, electrosurgical access to the left side of the heart during minimally invasive surgery. SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland said, “We […]
Columbia, SC—SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested $300,000 in SiteLabs, Inc. The Clemson-based health technology company is transforming independent pharmacies into neighborhood hubs for preventive care and clinical research. The investment is part of SiteLabs’ $2 million Seed Round, led by Boomerang Ventures. It reflects SC Launch […]