innovation economy

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.

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Mar 4, 2026

SCRA awards grants, adds 7 tech members

South Carolina Research Authority awards grants to Chipp, Sentec, Atapic and Tada AI and adds seven new member tech companies statewide.

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.

SCRA was chartered by the state to fuel the South Carolina innovation economy. (Photo/DepositPhotos)|Kirkland
Oct 22, 2025

SCRA names Bill Kirkland interim president and CEO

  South Carolina Research Authority’s board of trustees has named William “Bill” Kirkland as its interim president and CEO as it searches for a permanent replacement for Bob Quinn, who […]