SCRA awards grants to SC startups, adds two new members

Lucie Medical, Saluda Manufacturing, Topline, CADmore, FeatherPMS, Sharpen and Thrive Data received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority, while Atapic and Stabile Industries were accepted as new SCRA member companies.

The South Carolina Research Authority has accepted two new members and awarded grant funding to seven existing members. Atapic was accepted as an SCRA member company. The North Charleston-based, AI-powered opportunity discovery platform is designed to help coaches, consultants and service businesses find high-intent prospects, clients, investors and other relevant people by analyzing digital signals and public data, according to a news release. Atapic surfaces actionable contact lists with context and supports outreach workflows.

New member company Stabile Industries is a Charleston-based consulting and technology firm that combines systems engineering, artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics to help organizations make better decisions, adapt to change, and understand complex problems more clearly, the release said.

All SCRA member companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s member benefits and startup resources, can apply for grant funding, and can be considered for investment from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc.

Lucie Medical received a $50,000 acceleration grant. The Spartanburg-based startup is a women-focused maternal health company dedicated to improving outcomes and quality of life for people giving birth by leveraging decades of combined clinical, regulatory, commercialization and product development expertise.

Saluda Manufacturing received a $50,000 acceleration grant. The Columbia-based advanced materials and manufacturing company is changing the way truck owners manage cargo with the Saluda Box. The Saluda Box simplifies cargo management by merging a bed-mounted toolbox with a bed cover that protects bed cargo and is easily stored in the toolbox when not in use.

Topline received a $50,000 acceleration grant. The Charleston-based information technology startup’s platform helps independent professionals and service firms get discovered by ideal clients and grow revenue by combining AI-powered matching, lead generation, CRM, and sales and marketing tools into a unified workspace.

CADmore received a $25,000 startup grant. The Columbia-based 3D design and engineering firm transforms concepts—from rough sketches or scans—into manufacturable CAD files, serving industries from aerospace to consumer products. CADmore offers a streamlined, on-demand design service to help businesses and innovators move smoothly from idea to production.

FeatherPMS received a $25,000 startup grant. The Charleston-based company is an all-in-one property management software platform built for vacation rental and hospitality operators, unifying listings, reservations, guest communications, revenue management and maintenance into a single system.

Sharpen received a $25,000 startup grant. The Spartanburg-based startup is a mental health technology and education company that delivers evidence-based digital therapeutic tools, training and content to improve emotional well-being, resilience and early intervention outcomes for individuals, schools and healthcare providers.

Thrive Data received a $25,000 startup grant. The Charleston-based information technology startup has developed an AI-powered legal tech platform that transforms complex medical and legal documents into clear, organized and actionable case intelligence, helping personal injury attorneys and expert witnesses analyze records, generate summaries and uncover key insights far faster than manual methods.

“We welcome these new member companies and congratulate those that received funding,” SCRA interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland said in the release. Grant funding is made possible, in part, by SCRA’s tax credit program, the Industry Partnership Fund, according to the release.