Columbia, SC – South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in Elastrin Therapeutics Inc. This $300,000 investment will help the company advance the development of therapeutics that reverse damaged tissue making it supple again. L to R: Dr. Matthias Breugelmans,CEO of Elastrin Therapeutics; Prof. Dr. Naren Vyavahare,CSO of Elastrin Therapeutics; Matt Bell, Director […]
Did you know the SAVER device that improves CPR outcomes is made right here in South Carolina? What about a kit to extract exosome particles that improves diagnostic testings? These are just a couple of the exciting South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)-supported innovations developed in our home state. SCRA is hosting its summit, in-person, for […]
Summerville, S.C. –Avolanta and VirtueRN were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. Heartbeat Technologies and Victory ExoFibres received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner Network, eligibility to apply for grant funding, and the potential to be considered for an investment from SCRA’s […]
Summerville, S.C. – Apex Orthopedic Technologies, Bottle Titan, Checkeeper, and Clear Water Care Coordination were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. Checkeeper, Clear Water Care Coordination, and Rainwalk Technology received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner Network, eligibility to apply for grant […]
AlphaIntro LLC has been accepted as an SCRA Member Company. The Mount Pleasant-based startup offers a cutting-edge solution that connects investors and startups, making raising capital easier than ever. Arista Orthopedics Inc. has been accepted as an SCRA Member Company. The Charleston-based startup is developing next-generation medical devices to treat joint disease. Breadwinner Inc. DBA […]
Summerville, S.C. – Heartbeat Technologies, Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems, and Victory Exofibres were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner Network, eligibility to apply for grant funding, and the potential to be considered for an investment from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC […]
Summerville, SC – South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) marked a strong year in 2021. The impact on South Carolina’s innovation economy was over a billion dollars. The total amount includes jobs supported, the salaries of Member and Portfolio Companies, grant funding to companies and academic institutions, and investments made by its affiliate, SC Launch Inc. […]
Summerville, S.C. – Infinity Collar, Lokdon, Offeroo, Rainwalk Technology, Ruffian Software, and Xpress Group Inc. were accepted as SCRA Member Companies. ADoH Scientific and LifeTagger received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner Network, eligibility to apply for grant funding, and the potential to be considered for an investment […]
Columbia, SC – South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. has made its third investment into Zylö Therapeutics, Inc. This $300,000 investment will help the company continue providing therapeutic topical solutions. Zylö Therapeutics became an SCRA Member Company in 2018 and received a $21,500 Project Development Fund Grant. They also received a […]
“Like countless other South Carolinians, the SCRA team and I mourn the passing of Senator Hugh Leatherman. As a member of the executive committee of our board of trustees, Senator Leatherman was a tireless advocate for our organization and our mission to fuel the state’s innovation economy. He was instrumental in the passage of key […]