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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Latest News

Carolina Connect AI Conference: Empowering Business Leaders with AI

Columbia, SC – The Faber Entrepreneurship Center at the Darla Moore School of Business, in partnership with MBA candidate Kevin Schumacher, is excited to announce the Carolina Connect AI Conference. This groundbreaking event is dedicated to helping leaders and employees in South Carolina businesses harness the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their businesses […]

SC Launch Inc. Invests in Pixlmob

Columbia, SC – South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in Pixlmob. The $200,000 investment will help the Greenville-based startup continue growing its company, which provides an easier way for real estate photographers and videographers to list high-quality property images. Pixlmob became an SCRA Member Company in July 2022 and received a $50,000 Acceleration […]

Tim Davis Recognized at 100th SC Launch Inc. Board Meeting

Board Director Tim Davis is retiring from the SC Launch Inc. board when his term ends at the beginning of next year. Chairwoman Andrea Marshall, J.D. thanked Davis for his years of service mentoring the startups in the Launch program and for his expertise in investment decision-making meetings. The November 14th meeting was also the […]

SCRA Announces New Member Companies and Grant Funding

Summerville, S.C. – Revaly and Saluda Manufacturing were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Borealis Global Advisory, DRAHOLA Technologies, FRD Accel, and Health Evolve Technologies 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 […]

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