Author: SCRA

February 4, 2025

SCRA Announces New Member Companies and Grant Funding

Summerville, S.C. – Jaya Biosciences and OrthoTract Innovations were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. ElectroWire 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 Inc. ElectroWire Corporation received […]

January 28, 2025

SC Launch Inc. Announces Investment in Storybutton

Columbia, SC — South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Storybutton. The Indian Land-based startup developed an audio platform and player for children that allows them to listen to podcasts, bedtime stories, and more without using a mobile phone. Storybutton Inc. became an SCRA Member Company in 2024 and an […]

January 27, 2025

Jeannine Rogers Named Riley Fellow

Congratulations to SCRA team member, Jeannine Rogers, who recently earned her Riley Fellow designation. She completed the Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative in the Fall 2024 Cohort. Carefully selected, established leaders from all sectors of South Carolina society, nominated by DLI alumni and invited to apply, take part in DLI, which offers a unique, highly […]

January 23, 2025

SC Launch Inc. Announces Investment in VBASE Oil Company

Columbia, SC — South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in VBASE Oil Company. The Pendleton-based startup manufactures a new class of sustainable, high-performance base oils that are biobased, biodegradable, non-toxic, and non-bioaccumulating. VBASE Oil Company became an SCRA Member Company in 2024 and an SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company with this […]

January 14, 2025

SCRA Contributes Over $1.3 Billion to South Carolina’s Economy

Summerville, SC – South Carolina Research Authority had over a $1.3 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2024. Their recently published annual report shows what’s included in the billion-plus-dollar impact, determined by a study conducted at the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business. In 2024, SCRA and its investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc.: […]

January 7, 2025

SCRA Announces New Member Companies and Grant Funding

Summerville, S.C. – myMechanic, The After Cancer, and Volare Boats were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Brokerbase, NovaVia Spine & Biologics, Rapid Title, and Zitles 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 […]

December 12, 2024

ElectroWire Establishes Operations in Lexington County

Lexington, S.C. – A cutting-edge medical device startup is set to revolutionize catheter-based, electrosurgical access to the heart with the establishment of its manufacturing operations in Lexington County, S.C. ElectroWire, an SCRA Member Company founded by local cardiologist Dr. Robert Leonardi, will manufacture an innovative electrosurgical system aimed at improving the safety, precision and efficiency of […]

December 10, 2024

SCRA Announces New Member Companies and Grant Funding

Summerville, S.C. – Bio Streamline, Brokerbase, Ducklinks, Graphio, Marine Diagnostic Tools, Politexts, and VayuClear were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations, Imagine Home Digital, Go Fig AI, Qatalyst Health, and Sojourn MedTech received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Member Benefits and Startup Resources, […]

November 5, 2024

SCRA Announces New Member Companies and Grant Funding

Summerville, S.C. – Atticus Pharma, Blotting Innovations, GreenCape Health, and Tikvah Health & Wellness were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Health Evolve Technologies 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 […]

October 1, 2024

SCRA Announces New Member Companies and Grant Funding

Summerville, S.C. – JVPro, Qatalyst Health, and Storybutton were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. FSI Advanced Research, LifeTagger, Little Beeings, and SMPL-C 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 […]