SCRA awards grants to South Carolina startups

Four startups are receiving new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority and two others are invinted to become new member companies.

Tada AI, CAMA Security, Pathly, and Vet Media Group received new grant funding. Baysys Solutions and Digital Site Box were accepted as members.

SCRA President and CEO Bill Kirkland said welcomed the new members and congratulated the grant recipients.

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.

Tada AI received a $50,000 acceleration grant. The Rock Hill-based company has developed an intelligent automation platform that uses AI to eliminate manual data entry and streamline payroll, HR, and back-office tasks by extracting and validating information from emails, documents, and spreadsheets.

CAMA Security received a $25,000 startup grant. The Sullivans Island-based company provides advanced cybersecurity solutions that protect embedded systems and IoT devices at the hardware level, using proprietary lightweight cryptographic attestation to detect threats and ensure continuous device integrity in critical infrastructure environments. Their technology helps safeguard industrial operations against cyberattacks, firmware tampering, and environmental disruptions, delivering resilient, scalable security across diverse connected systems.

Pathly received a $25,000 startup grant. The Lancaster-based company has designed an AI-powered student guidance platform that helps high school students explore career paths, discover post-graduation options, and build personalized roadmaps for their future. The platform combines assessments, real-time AI support, and actionable planning tools to help students make informed decisions about college, trades, certifications, and careers.

Vet Media Group received a $25,000 startup grant. The Piedmont-based startup has delivered an educational platform for veterinarians, providing comprehensive video training and an AI-driven veterinary medicine research library. The company partners with state veterinary associations to provide continuing education, training and certifications.

Baysys Solutions was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Charleston-based technology-driven logistics platform focuses on improving communication, visibility and operational efficiency within the trucking and intermodal transportation industry. The company combines logistics expertise with digital tools designed to streamline dispatching, driver communication, and performance tracking.

Digital Site Box was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Greenville-based construction technology company that provides a cloud-based platform designed to modernize job site management and document storage. The company’s software replaces traditional permit boxes with digital tools that improve communication, streamline compliance, and provide real-time access to critical site documents.

Grant funding is made possible, in part, by SCRA’s tax credit program, the Industry Partnership Fund (IPF), and its contributions that fuel the state’s innovation economy, according to a news release.