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 […]
Columbia, S.C. – Chipp, Atapic, Sentec, and Tada AI received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Crystal-XG, Cuffway, InfauxTech, Ohmiq, PostPixel, Renoverse AI, and Vet Media Group were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland said, “We welcome these new member companies and congratulate those that received funding.” All SCRA member companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s member benefits and startup resources, can […]
Columbia, S.C. — SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has announced a $200,000 investment in Horse Spot. The Charleston-based startup is turning the management of equestrian shows into a turnkey operation. SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland said, “Horse Spot’s innovative capabilities and service offerings are now managing shows […]
Columbia, S.C. — SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has announced a $400,000 investment in QWERKY AI. The Columbia-based startup addresses the crisis of soaring computational costs, high energy use, and infrastructure limitations that force enterprises to choose between performance and affordability as large models scale. SCRA Chief Program Officer […]
Columbia, S.C. – Haruki Health and LouLou AI received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. CAMA Security, Creek Tides Energy and Power, Sentec, and Tada AI were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland said, “We welcome these new member companies and congratulate those that received funding.” All SCRA member companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s member benefits and startup resources, can apply for grant funding, […]
South Carolina Research Authority launches the new Center for Research Security, positioning the state as the leading destination for trusted, secure research. Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Research Authority today announced the launch of the Center for Research Security. This first-of-its-kind statewide initiative positions South Carolina as a national leader in conducting secure, trusted, and responsible research. As part of this initiative, SCRA has entered the nation’s first statewide research […]
Columbia, SC — SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested $250,000 in SiteMarker Inc. The Mt. Pleasant-based startup has revolutionized geolocation tools and techniques, making reporting more efficient for the construction industry. “We’re proud to have partnered with SiteMarker and provide funding for their growth,” said SCRA Interim […]
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 […]