Columbia, S.C. – GrAIded and SimXity AERO were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Alita Technologies, Blotting Innovations, Lucie Medical, and Tiersphere 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.
Alita Technologies received a $25,000 Startup Grant. 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.
Blotting Innovations received a $25,000 Startup Grant. The Central-based life science startup is developing solutions for high-throughput and affordable Western Blotting. Their 96-well Western Blot product makes high-efficiency and precise protein analysis accessible for improved blood or tissue laboratory testing.
GrAIded was accepted as an SCRA Member Company. The Charleston-based information technology startup has developed an AI-powered GPA recalculation platform built for academic admissions teams, delivering rule-compliant and error-free transcript evaluations. With a pay-for-success model, institutions only pay for results, eliminating bottlenecks, reducing administrative burden, and restoring fairness to admissions.
Lucie Medical received a $25,000 Startup Grant. Spartanburg-based medical device startup has developed a first-of-its-kind approach to decrease the most common preventable cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. The device is intentionally designed to meet the user needs in both developed countries and low- and middle-income countries, where over 70,000 women die each year.
MyVoluntier Operations, DBA TierSphere, received a $50,000 Acceleration Grant. The Indian Land-based information technology startup has developed an all-in-one platform built for mission-driven organizations, giving them tools to connect their community, run programs, and measure impact. TierSphere streamlines communication, program management, and data visualization so every hour, dollar, and action can be counted.
SimXity AERO was accepted as an SCRA Member Company. The Charleston-based information technology startup is transforming aviation training with an AI-driven, decentralized platform that integrates training management, blockchain-secured certification, and intelligent digital employees. The platform connects airlines, schools, trainers, and students worldwide while ensuring compliance, security, and efficiency.
SCRA welcomes these new Member Companies and congratulates those that received funding.
Grant funding is made possible, in part, by SCRA’s tax credit program, the Industry Partnership Fund, and its contributions that fuel the state’s innovation economy. Contributors to the IPF receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit, making it an easy and effective way to help one of the fastest-growing segments of the South Carolina economy. Grant funding for Member Companies creates a direct, positive economic effect and job creation.
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Chartered in 1983 by the State of South Carolina as a public, nonprofit corporation, South Carolina Research Authority fuels the state’s innovation economy through the impact of its comprehensive services to technology-based startups, academia, and industry. SCRA provides funding and support to accelerate the growth of academic startups; high-quality lab and administrative workspaces; facilitation and funding for partnerships between and among industry, startups, and academic institutions; assistance and funding for the relocation of technology-based companies to South Carolina; and coaching and funding for startups that may also receive investments from its affiliate, SC Launch Inc.
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