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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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 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 […]
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.













