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The South Carolina Research Authority is a founding partner in the NSF Grid Modernization Engine, a regional initiative focused on advancing energy innovation and modernizing the electric grid. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 24, 2026

SCRA joins NSF Grid Modernization Engine initiative

SCRA is a founding partner in the NSF Grid Modernization Engine, a $15 million initiative to strengthen energy innovation and create jobs in the Carolinas.

Horse Spot is expanding its Charleston County operations, adding 11 jobs as it grows its equestrian event management platform across the Carolinas. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jun 16, 2026

Horse Spot expands in Charleston County, adds jobs

Horse Spot is expanding in Charleston County, creating 11 jobs as the equestrian technology company grows its event management platform.

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.

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.

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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.

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Feb 25, 2026

SC NEXUS launches energy innovation accelerator

SC NEXUS and SCRA launch eiX in Greenville to accelerate advanced energy innovation and commercialize grid-resilient technologies.

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.

Pictured (left to right): William “Bill” Kirkland, SCRA interim president and CEO, Governor Henry McMaster, Brian Shea, co-founder and principal at Simon Everett, Ltd. (Photo/South Carolina Research Authority)
Dec 4, 2025

South Carolina launches new statewide cybersecurity center

South Carolina has launched a new statewide cybersecurity center at SCRA to implement the state’s cyber strategic plan and strengthen digital resilience.

Javon Jones, SCRA senior investment associate, Dr. Robert Leonardi, founder of ElectroWire, Mitch Smith, SCRA senior investment manager, Lee MacIlwinen, SCRA chief program officer. (Photo/SCRA)
Nov 19, 2025

SC Launch invests $300K in ElectroWire Medical startup

SC Launch Inc. has invested $300K in ElectroWire Medical, a Lexington startup developing a safer, more efficient transseptal puncture system for cardiac procedures.