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SCRA is administering a new funding initiative to support rural health technology startups in South Carolina. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 28, 2026

SCRA launches rural health tech startup funding

SCRA is offering funding for tech startups developing rural health care solutions focused on chronic disease prevention and access.

Baysys Solutions, a Charleston-based logistics technology company, was accepted as a new member company of the South Carolina Research Authority. (Photo/Ross Norton)
May 13, 2026

SCRA awards grants to South Carolina startups

SCRA awarded grants to four South Carolina startups and added two new member companies focused on AI, logistics and cybersecurity.

Jared Hellman and Andrew Hare started Old Duck after first pursuing separate careers elsewhere. (Photo/Old Duck)
May 4, 2026

Odd Duck growth reflects momentum in state’s startup ecosystem

Odd Duck, a Charleston-based startup, is expanding to three Lowcountry locations, highlighting South Carolina’s growing small business and startup ecosystem.

SCRA awarded grant funding to several South Carolina startups, including Vet Media Group, which received $25,000 for its educational platform for veterinarians. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 17, 2026

SCRA awards startup funding to SC tech companies

SCRA awards grant funding to South Carolina startups, supporting tech innovation and growth across industries including AI, health care and manufacturing

The South Carolina Research Authority added seven new member companies, including a Mount Pleasant startup that develops spray foam solutions. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 15, 2026

SCRA adds new member startups, awards funding

SCRA adds seven new member companies and awards startup funding, supporting innovation and tech growth across South Carolina.

Twenty-one South Carolina agribusinesses have been selected for a grant program aimed at accelerating growth and innovation. (Photo/SCRA)
Apr 3, 2026

SC agribusiness grant backs 21 companies statewide

South Carolina agribusiness grant program supports 21 companies with funding tools and training to boost growth innovation and rural economies.

Qwerky AI is working to advance cost-efficient large language models and enterprise AI innovation. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Feb 17, 2026

SC Launch invests $400K in Columbia’s Qwerky AI

SC Launch Inc. invested $400,000 in Columbia-based Qwerky AI to advance cost-efficient large language models and enterprise AI innovation.

Launch Something Founder Sims Bouwmeester announced the launch of Lift Off, a private online membership community for women entrepreneurs transitioning from corporate careers to business ownership. (Image/Launch Something)
Jan 14, 2026

Lift Off launches to support women making the leap to entrepreneurship

Launch Something has launched Lift Off, a private online membership community supporting women entrepreneurs transitioning from corporate careers

SCRA awarded grant funding to seven existing South Carolina startups and welcomes two new companies. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jan 6, 2026

SCRA awards grants to SC startups, adds two new members

The South Carolina Research Authority awarded grants to seven SC startups and added two new member companies focused on AI, health tech and manufacturing.

Pictured (left to right) are Javon Jones, SCRA senior investment associate; Joshua Snead, Rainwalk Technology CEO; Mitch Smith, SCRA senior investment manager; Lee MacIlwinen, SCRA chief program officer. (Photo/SCRA)
Dec 18, 2025

SC Launch invests $300K in Columbia startup

SC Launch Inc. is investing $300,000 in Columbia-based Rainwalk Technology supporting growth of its online pet insurance platform and claims services.

South Carolina Research Authority names new member companies and awards startup and matching grants supporting biotech, AI, materials and defense innovations statewide. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Dec 10, 2025

New SCRA members include provider of sleep pods for soldiers

South Carolina Research Authority names new member companies and awards startup and matching grants supporting biotech, AI, materials and defense innovations statewide.

SC Launch Inc. has invested in Charleston-based Leukogene Therapeutics, supporting its targeted immunotherapies and FDA-designated treatment for acute myeloid leukemia. (Photo/Leukogene Therapeutics)
Nov 18, 2025

SC Launch invests in Charleston biotech advancing cancer therapy

SC Launch Inc. has invested in Charleston-based Leukogene Therapeutics, supporting its targeted immunotherapies and FDA-designated treatment for acute myeloid leukemia.