Industry
Partnership Fund

The Industry Partnership Fund was established to fund coaching, grants, investments, and other types of support for technology startups and academic research and development. Contributions made by individuals and organizations provide a dollar-for-dollar tax credit.

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SC Launch Inc. is an independent, nonprofit organization affiliated with SCRA, which provides loans and investments to selected South Carolina-based companies participating in the SC Launch program.

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SCRA Member Benefits

Discounted Services for SCRA Member and SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Companies. SCRA’s Member Benefits give our companies access to numerous offers from our robust alliance partner network.

Members can login to the SCRA Member Portal to access their exclusive benefits.

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Latest News

SCRA Team Giving Back to Their Community in Many Ways

At SCRA, we believe that strengthening South Carolina’s innovation economy also means strengthening the communities we call home. Our team takes that mission to heart, giving their time and energy to causes that make a real difference. The Upstate SCRA team and their families recently participated in the Greenville Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising nearly […]

SCRA Announces New Member Companies and Grant Funding

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 […]

SC Launch Inc. Hosts Investor-Focused Workshops for Midlands Startups

Last week, SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, brought together founders from across the Midlands for a series of workshops and one-on-one sessions designed to strengthen early-stage companies. The program focused on key areas of startup success, including investment fundraising, capital planning, and financial frameworks to support sustainable growth.  […]

SCRA Announces New Member Companies and Grant Funding

Columbia, S.C. – PIVAI, Topline, and UpAhead were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. BIDR, LCIX Editions, 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 […]

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