SCRA had over a $1.19 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2023. Their recently published annual report shows what’s included in the billion-plus-dollar impact.

SCRA recently released its Artificial Intelligence report for the state of South Carolina. The report is a result of a symposium initiated by State Representative Jeff Bradley, Chairman of the South Carolina House Regulations.

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📣 IOVue and Sharpvue were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations, Qatalyst Health, Tikvah Health and Wellness, Treblehook, Realize Ascent Labs, and Ripple Two received new grant funding. 🔗 Read more:

Jason Maxwell, CEO of NeuroQuest, an SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company, was featured on @NPR's SC Business Review. Listen as Jason discusses the history of NeuroQuest, as well as their recent investment from SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of SCRA.

Last week, SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of SCRA, hosted a three-day workshop in Charleston for SCRA Member Companies. The program focused on investment fundraising, capital planning, and practical financial frameworks to support company growth.

SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of SCRA, has invested $200,000 in VayuClear LLC.

Carolina Biologics, @MakeStartups, @ThriveData_AI, and WaterUS were accepted as SCRA Member Companies. Carolina Biologics, Clemson Composite Center, @CCUChanticleers, @GreencapeH82297, Health Evolve, and Tandem Concepts received new grant funding.

Atticus Pharma, an SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company focused on immunodermatology and associated conditions, announced completion of subject enrollment in the human clinical study of ATC-002 in females diagnosed with androgenic alopecia. 🔗 Read more:

For the fourth year in a row, @HomeTelecom is redirecting their South Carolina taxes to support the SCRA’s services. Home Telecom contributed $200,000 to the tax credit program, also known as the Industry Partnership Fund or IPF.

Realize Ascent was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. CarbonCents, Oncoblaze, Torpedo Bio, and Volare Boats received new grant funding.

Advent Innovations, Heartbeat Technologies, HolmesMed, LCIX Editions, LifeTagger, Lucie Medical, Palmetto Innovative Education, Pressient Health, RippleTwo, and The After Cancer received new grant funding.

Alita, @EventGives, Mahi-Labs, Ripple Two, and Scout OS were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies.

@DorchesterSCGo has launched a new digital tool to improve customer service for water and sewer users: a 24/7 multilingual web chat assistant developed by Charleston-based tech company @citibot_io, an SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company.

Hundreds gathered at SCRA’s annual summit where @CaseStatus was awarded Company of the Year, Jim Jacob of Storybutton was awarded Founder of the Year, and Hai Yao of @ClemsonUniv and MUSC was awarded Applied Researcher of the Year.

🗞️ SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., hosted its investor day for pre-selected Companies. Investment funds from four states gathered in Greenville for a day of networking, learning about the area, & the startup companies they’d be meeting with.

We are only 3 WEEKS away from the annual SCRA Summit, and you don't want to miss this! The agenda features an abundance of founders from across the state, a new fastpitch competition, the annual awards ceremony, and more. ➡️ Learn more and register:

ActivEd, an SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company and leader in movement and learning lessons, received the official endorsement from the Active Schools Research Alliance for their platform, an active learning education platform for PreK-5th grade students.

We are just 42 DAYS away from MX.0 Southeast! Don’t miss your chance to enhance your understanding and network with industry leaders. This event is one of South Carolina’s premier gatherings, organized by manufacturers for manufacturers. ➡️

Bob Quinn, President and CEO of the SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority, was recently featured on @NPR's SC Business Review. Listen as host Mike Switzer and Bob discuss SCRA and the organization's impact on the state's innovation economy.

🚨TUNE IN ALERT! 🚨 Tune into @NPR's @SCPublicRadio at 7:50 a.m. tomorrow to catch Bob Quinn, President and CEO of SCRA, as he sits down with the SC Business Review to discuss SCRA and all of the great things happening in South Carolina’s innovation ecosystem.

LCIX, Matty AI, and were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Agricarbon US, Bio Streamline, Blotting Innovations, Green Cape Health, and Lumiq received new grant funding.