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South Carolina Research Authority

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.

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.

Horse Spot, a North Charleston-based equestrian software startup, received a $200,000 investment from SC Launch Inc., an affiliate of South Carolina Research Authority. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Feb 26, 2026

North Charleston equestrian tech startup receives $200,000 investment

SC Launch Inc., an affiliate of South Carolina Research Authority, invests $200,000 in North Charleston-based Horse Spot, an equestrian software startup.

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.

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.

SCRA reorganizes with regional teams and new leadership to better support South Carolina’s tech startups and academic innovation community. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Nov 6, 2025

SCRA reorganizes to boost startup support statewide

SCRA reorganizes with regional teams and new leadership to better support the state’s tech startups and academic innovation community.

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 […]

Oct 7, 2025

Upstate startups receive grant funding from SCRA

South Carolina Research Authority welcomes two new startups and awards grants to four others, fueling innovation from the Lowcountry to the Upstate.