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SCRA Announces New Grant Funding

Columbia, S.C. – Advent Innovations, Heartbeat Technologies, HolmesMed, LCIX Editions, LifeTagger, Lucie Medical, Palmetto Innovative Education, Pressient Health, RippleTwo, and The After Cancer received new grant funding. Advent Innovations received a $20,000 Demonstration Grant. The Columbia-based advanced materials and manufacturing startup integrates agricultural sensors, robotics, and artificial intelligence on a single digital platform for the agricultural industry. Their […]

SCRA Announces New Member Companies

Columbia, S.C. – Alita, BIDR, Mahi-Labs, Ripple Two, and Scout OS were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Alita was accepted as an SCRA Member Company. 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. BIDR LLC, […]

SC Launch Inc. Announces Investment in NeuroQuest

Columbia, SC — SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested $250,000 in NeuroQuest. The Charleston-based company is developing NeuroScreen® to provide an accurate and affordable blood test for early screening and monitoring of asymptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. NeuroQuest became a SCRA Member Company and SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company when […]

South Carolina Hosts Groundbreaking AI Symposium to Build Statewide Strategy and Leadership

Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina took a bold step in shaping its artificial intelligence future as state leaders, industry innovators, and AI experts gathered for an AI symposium during the annual South Carolina Research Authority Summit. The event was initiated by Representative Jeff Bradley, Chairman of the South Carolina House Regulations, Administrative Procedures, Artificial Intelligence […]

SCRA Sponsors Pitch Competition in Aiken

SCRA was honored to join other sponsors, Meta and Wells Fargo, for the Aiken Chamber of Commerce No Boundaries Pitch Competition. The chamber partnered with Make Startups and The Clubhou.se to bring the event to life. Congratulations to GreenCape Health, an SCRA Member Company, which won the best South Carolina company. The contest brought together […]

Motley Rice Makes Contribution to SCRA’s Tax Credit Program

The South Carolina Research Authority sincerely thanks Motley Rice co-founding attorney Joseph F. Rice and his law firm for supporting SCRA’s mission. Joe is redirecting the firm’s taxes to SCRA’s tax credit program that provides funding for SCRA grants and services to the state’s brightest innovators. These innovators are creating higher-paying jobs and bringing much-needed […]

SCRA Presents Company, Founder, and Researcher of the Year Awards at Annual Summit

Columbia, S.C. – Hundreds gathered at the South Carolina Research Authority’s annual summit in Columbia yesterday, where Charleston-based Case Status was awarded Company of the Year, Jim Jacob of StoryButton was awarded Founder of the Year, and Hai Yao of Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina was awarded Applied Researcher of the […]

Innovation Awareness Month Kicks Off in Columbia

The South Carolina Research Authority is a proud founding partner of Innovation Awareness Month and was honored to participate in the kickoff breakfast with state leaders and collaborative partners. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, State Representative Bruce Bannister, and Commerce Deputy Secretary Ashely Teasdel headlined the event and shared exciting innovations happening in the state. Innovation […]

SC Launch Inc. Hosts Investor Day

South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., recently held its first Investor Day, bringing together pre-selected Member and Portfolio Companies with investment funds from four states. The event, held in Greenville over a day and a half, provided opportunities for networking, learning about the region, and connecting with promising startups. The event was […]

SCRA Announces New Member Companies and Grant Funding

Columbia, S.C. – LCIX, Matty AI, and SE.ai were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Agricarbon US, Bio Streamline, Blotting Innovations, Green Cape Health, and Lumiq 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 […]