Columbia, SC – South Carolina Research Authority announces that State Representative Robby Robbins has joined SCRA’s board of trustees as a member of the executive committee. Rep. Robbins was appointed to the board by the Chair of the South Carolina House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Bruce Bannister. Robbins serves District 97, encompassing parts of Dorchester […]
Partnering with Make Startups and theClubhou.se to Foster Regional Innovation Aiken, SC – The Aiken Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the No Boundaries Startup Pitch Contest, on April 23, 2025. Designed to propel innovative business ideas across the Greater Aiken-Augusta region by fostering collaboration and investment beyond traditional geographic limits, applications to pitch […]
Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina Research Authority announces that William “Bill” Kirkland has been named by Governor Henry McMaster as chairperson of the SCRA Board of Trustees. He replaces long-time chairperson Don Herriott. Kirkland served as executive director of the University of South Carolina’s Office of Economic Engagement, the University’s central point of convergence for […]
Summerville, S.C. – Jaya Biosciences and OrthoTract Innovations were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. ElectroWire 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 Inc. ElectroWire Corporation received […]
Columbia, SC — South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Storybutton. The Indian Land-based startup developed an audio platform and player for children that allows them to listen to podcasts, bedtime stories, and more without using a mobile phone. Storybutton Inc. became an SCRA Member Company in 2024 and an […]
Congratulations to SCRA team member, Jeannine Rogers, who recently earned her Riley Fellow designation. She completed the Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative in the Fall 2024 Cohort. Carefully selected, established leaders from all sectors of South Carolina society, nominated by DLI alumni and invited to apply, take part in DLI, which offers a unique, highly […]
Columbia, SC — South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in VBASE Oil Company. The Pendleton-based startup manufactures a new class of sustainable, high-performance base oils that are biobased, biodegradable, non-toxic, and non-bioaccumulating. VBASE Oil Company became an SCRA Member Company in 2024 and an SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company with this […]
Summerville, SC – South Carolina Research Authority had over a $1.3 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2024. Their recently published annual report shows what’s included in the billion-plus-dollar impact, determined by a study conducted at the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business. In 2024, SCRA and its investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc.: […]
Summerville, S.C. – myMechanic, The After Cancer, and Volare Boats were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Brokerbase, NovaVia Spine & Biologics, Rapid Title, and Zitles 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 […]
Lexington, S.C. – A cutting-edge medical device startup is set to revolutionize catheter-based, electrosurgical access to the heart with the establishment of its manufacturing operations in Lexington County, S.C. ElectroWire, an SCRA Member Company founded by local cardiologist Dr. Robert Leonardi, will manufacture an innovative electrosurgical system aimed at improving the safety, precision and efficiency of […]