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Academia
Provides funding and support to advance translational research and accelerate the growth of academic startups
Facilities
Offers high-quality laboratory and administrative workspaces for technology-based startups and academic institutions
Industry
Facilitates and funds technology advancements and partnerships with industry, startups, and academic institutions
Startups
Coaches and funds technology-based startups that may also receive investments from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc.
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.
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.
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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SCRA member company Pensievision launches imaging technology to the International Space Station
Pensievision, an SCRA member company founded by College of Charleston astrophysics professor Dr. Joe Carson, has successfully launched its precision 3D imaging technology to the International Space Station, marking a major milestone for the South Carolina-based deep tech company. The company’s imaging device was integrated aboard a mission supporting research on extremophile microorganisms, organisms capable […]
SC Launch Inc. celebrates investment in SafeMedWaste
Columbia, SC — SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has announced a $400,000 investment in SafeMedWaste. The Johns Island-based startup created a better way to dispose of controlled substances without incineration. “On-site chemical destruction of controlled substances is a gamechanger for safer and more cost-effective drug, specifically opioid, disposals,” said SCRA […]
SCRA launches investments in innovation hubs to drive tech ecosystem growth across South Carolina
Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Research Authority today announced the launch of a statewide network of Innovation Hubs designed to accelerate investment and strengthen South Carolina’s emerging technology ecosystems in key regions across the state. The new initiative will establish innovation hubs in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Aiken, Rock Hill, and Florence. These hubs will be central regions for collaboration, resource sharing, and support […]
SCRA and S.C. Department of Commerce Convene Technology Leaders for B2B Matchmaker Event
The South Carolina Research Authority partnered with the South Carolina Department of Commerce to host the second annual S.C. Technology B2B Matchmaker event, convening industry leaders, manufacturers, technology companies, and entrepreneurs from across South Carolina for a day centered on collaboration, strategic connections, and innovation-driven growth. The event created opportunities for South Carolina technology suppliers […]
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