Tech Catalyst Fund 2
The Tech Catalyst Fund provides non-dilutive funding to early-stage medical technology startups developing solutions that improve rural health access across South Carolina.
The Tech Catalyst Fund is one of five initiatives within South Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program. SCDHHS has contracted with SCRA to manage and administer the Tech Catalyst Fund.
Program Information & Documents
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Apply
May 27 – June 25
Eligibility and Unmet Needs Assessment
May 28 – June 26 (rolling)
Invitation to Due Diligence
Due Diligence
June 15 – July 9 (rolling)
Invitation to Pitch
Pitch Days
July 14 or July 21
Notice of Award
August
Application
View the notice of funding opportunity and application questions before clicking apply.
Supplemental Documents.
- A completed budget workbook, including itemized budget and milestones, must be uploaded within the application.
- Attachment of a pitch deck to your application is optional at the application stage but will be required upon invitation to Due Diligence.
Attachment of Letters of Support is also optional at the application stage but will be required upon invitation to Due Diligence
Due Diligence
For applicants that advance to the Due Diligence review stage, additional documentation will be requested. Refer to the Due Diligence Checklist for more information.
Pitch Days
The culmination of the application and review stages is an invitation to pitch to the Review Committee for funding. Applicants are allowed to edit their pitch decks up to 5 days prior to their scheduled pitch date.
The RHTP is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $200,030,252.32 with 100% funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.