Federal investment of up to $160 million positions North and South Carolina to play a larger national role in grid modernization and technology deployment. COLUMBIA, SC — South Carolina Research Authority today announced it is a founding partner in the NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas (Carolinas Grid Engine), one of America’s newest NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF […]
Columbia, S.C. – Volare Boats, Cuffway, SusMaTech, Memberworks, and PSF R&D Labs received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Clemson University received new academic grant funding. LivIQ Health, Land Takeoffs, Oral Pouch Solutions, and Petra Loan Servicing were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA President and CEO Bill Kirkland said, “We welcome these […]
South Carolina’s small business innovation community received a major piece of good news this spring: Congress has reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, ending a long period of uncertainty stalling one of the federal government’s most powerful tools for fueling small business growth. For South Carolina companies ready to […]
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Research Authority today announced funding available to technology startups focused on improving rural health access. The program, Tech Catalyst Fund, is one of five initiatives within South Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program, administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. SCDHHS has contracted […]
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 […]