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SCRA Announces New Member Companies and Grant Funding

Columbia, S.C. – Carolina Biologics, Make Startups, Thrive Data, and WaterUS were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Carolina Biologics, Clemson Composite Center, Coastal Carolina University, GreenCape Health, Health Evolve, and Tandem Concepts 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 […]

SC Launch Inc. Announces Board Changes

Columbia, S.C. – SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, is announcing recent changes to its board of directors. Longtime board director Steve Wiggins recently retired after serving for seven years. For 37 years, he worked at BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina, culminating as executive vice president and chief information officer. […]

Home Telecom Contributes to SCRA’s Tax Credit Program

Summerville, S.C. – For the fourth year in a row, Home Telecom is redirecting their South Carolina taxes to support the South Carolina Research Authority’s services. Home Telecom contributed $200,000 to the tax credit program, also known as the Industry Partnership Fund or IPF. The program funds grants and other services that SCRA uses to […]

SCRA Announces New Member Company and Grant Funding

Columbia, S.C. – Realize Ascent was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. CarbonCents, Oncoblaze, Torpedo Bio, 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 […]

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 […]