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 […]
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 […]
Columbia, SC — SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has announced a $400,000 investment in SafeMedWaste. The Johns Island-based startup created a better way to dispose of controlled substances without incineration. “On-site chemical destruction of controlled substances is a gamechanger for safer and more cost-effective drug, specifically opioid, disposals,” said SCRA […]
Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Research Authority today announced the launch of a statewide network of Innovation Hubs designed to accelerate investment and strengthen South Carolina’s emerging technology ecosystems in key regions across the state. The new initiative will establish innovation hubs in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Aiken, Rock Hill, and Florence. These hubs will be central regions for collaboration, resource sharing, and support […]
The South Carolina Research Authority partnered with the South Carolina Department of Commerce to host the second annual S.C. Technology B2B Matchmaker event, convening industry leaders, manufacturers, technology companies, and entrepreneurs from across South Carolina for a day centered on collaboration, strategic connections, and innovation-driven growth. The event created opportunities for South Carolina technology suppliers […]
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., was named to Pitchbook’s Global League Table Awards for accelerating business growth and bringing life-saving innovation to the market Columbia, S.C. – SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, was named in Pitchbook’s 2025 Global League Table for the Southeast region. This ranking […]
Columbia, S.C. – RFIDKNOW, Clutch Intelligence, Realize Ascent Labs, Renoverse AI, Algae Integration Utility Service, Vet Media Group, and PostPixel received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Clutch Intelligence, PostPixel, AmICompliant, Memberworks, Pathly, PSF R&D Labs, and Vismerch were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland said, “We […]
Columbia, SC – The winners of the Cultivating Innovation in SC Agribusiness grant program were announced today. The South Carolina Research Authority, the Wells Fargo Foundation, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, and the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers collaborated in funding and creating this acceleration program. “We’re proud to partner with these organizations […]
InnoVision Awards, founding partners — the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), the South Carolina Department of Commerce, and the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) united today to celebrate the state’s most transformative minds. Columbia, S.C. – The InnoVision Awards organization, in partnership with a growing coalition of South Carolina innovation leaders, today announced the launch of […]
South Carolina Research Authority member company Tandem Concepts was acquired by DTN, a global data and technology leader that provides solutions for energy, agriculture, and weather-driven industries. “It’s exciting to see how our services and funding to startups position them to be an attractive option for a company like DTN,” said SCRA Interim President and […]