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 […]
Columbia, S.C. – Alita, BIDR, Mahi-Labs, Ripple Two, and Scout OS were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Alita was accepted as an SCRA Member Company. The Charleston-based life science startup developed an AI-generated digital solution that helps healthcare practices attract more patients and manage scheduling. The app also helps practices attract new employees. BIDR LLC, […]
Columbia, SC — SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested $250,000 in NeuroQuest. The Charleston-based company is developing NeuroScreen® to provide an accurate and affordable blood test for early screening and monitoring of asymptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. NeuroQuest became a SCRA Member Company and SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company when […]
Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina took a bold step in shaping its artificial intelligence future as state leaders, industry innovators, and AI experts gathered for an AI symposium during the annual South Carolina Research Authority Summit. The event was initiated by Representative Jeff Bradley, Chairman of the South Carolina House Regulations, Administrative Procedures, Artificial Intelligence […]