Last week, SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, brought together founders from across the Midlands for a series of workshops and one-on-one sessions designed to strengthen early-stage companies. The program focused on key areas of startup success, including investment fundraising, capital planning, and financial frameworks to support sustainable growth. […]
Columbia, S.C. – PIVAI, Topline, and UpAhead were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. BIDR, LCIX Editions, and Volare Boats 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 the potential to be considered for investment from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch […]
Columbia, S.C. – IOVue and Sharpvue were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations, Qatalyst Health, Tikvah Health and Wellness, Treblehook, Realize Ascent Labs, and Ripple Two 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 the potential to be […]
Last week, SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of SCRA, hosted a three-day workshop in Charleston for SCRA Member Companies. The program focused on investment fundraising, capital planning, and practical financial frameworks to support company growth. “We have noticed increased activity here in Charleston and want to equip the founders with the skills to go […]
Columbia, SC — SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested $200,000 in VayuClear, Inc. The Charleston-based company, a spin out of Medical Access Partners LLC, is commercializing the Medical University of South Carolina technology with the support of the Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization. The inventor, Dr. Stephen […]
Columbia, S.C. – Carolina Biologics, Make Startups, Thrive Data, and WaterUS were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Carolina Biologics, Clemson Composite Center, Coastal Carolina University, GreenCape Health, Health Evolve, and Tandem Concepts 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 the […]
Columbia, S.C. – SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, is announcing recent changes to its board of directors. Longtime board director Steve Wiggins recently retired after serving for seven years. For 37 years, he worked at BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina, culminating as executive vice president and chief information officer. […]
Summerville, S.C. – For the fourth year in a row, Home Telecom is redirecting their South Carolina taxes to support the South Carolina Research Authority’s services. Home Telecom contributed $200,000 to the tax credit program, also known as the Industry Partnership Fund or IPF. The program funds grants and other services that SCRA uses to […]
Columbia, S.C. – Realize Ascent was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. CarbonCents, Oncoblaze, Torpedo Bio, and Volare Boats 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 the potential to be considered for investment from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch […]
Columbia, S.C. – Advent Innovations, Heartbeat Technologies, HolmesMed, LCIX Editions, LifeTagger, Lucie Medical, Palmetto Innovative Education, Pressient Health, RippleTwo, and The After Cancer received new grant funding. Advent Innovations received a $20,000 Demonstration Grant. The Columbia-based advanced materials and manufacturing startup integrates agricultural sensors, robotics, and artificial intelligence on a single digital platform for the agricultural industry. Their […]