SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority - Fueling South Carolina’s innovation economy Academia Provides funding and support to advance translational research and accelerate the growth of academic startups Facilities Offers high-quality laboratory and administrative workspaces for technology-based startups and academic institutions Industry Facilitates and funds technology advancements and partnerships with industry, startups, and academic institutions Startups Coaches and funds technology-based startups that may also receive investments from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc. Industry Partnership Fund The Industry Partnership Fund was established to fund coaching, grants, investments, and other types of support for technology startups and academic research and development. Contributions made by individuals and organizations provide a dollar-for-dollar tax credit. SC Launch Inc. is an independent, nonprofit organization affiliated with SCRA, which provides loans and investments to selected South Carolina-based companies participating in the SC Launch program. SCRA Member Benefits Discounted Services for SCRA Member and SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Companies. SCRA’s Member Benefits give our companies access to numerous offers from our robust alliance partner network. Members can login to the SCRA Member Portal to access their exclusive benefits. Get To Know Our Mission What We Do Our Sustainability Our Impact Get Support Get Funding Member Benefits Solve Industry Needs Get Research Funding How to Support Industry Partnership Fund Join Our Startup Resources Support Companies Tell Us What You Need I am looking for matching grant information. I am looking for grant funding resources. I need facilities for work space. I need tech support from your startups-industry matchmaking program. I want to give support to fund grants and programming. Latest News SCRA launches investments in innovation hubs to drive tech ecosystem growth across South Carolina Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Research Authority today announced the launch of a statewide network of Innovation Hubs designed to accelerate investment and strengthen South Carolina’s emerging technology ecosystems in key regions across the state. The new initiative will establish innovation hubs in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Aiken, Rock Hill, and Florence. These hubs will be central regions for collaboration, resource sharing, and support […] SCRA named in prestigious global ranking South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., was named to Pitchbook’s Global League Table Awards for accelerating business growth and bringing life-saving innovation to the market Columbia, S.C. – SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, was named in Pitchbook’s 2025 Global League Table for the Southeast region. This ranking […] SCRA announces new grant funding and member companies Columbia, S.C. – RFIDKNOW, Clutch Intelligence, Realize Ascent Labs, Renoverse AI, Algae Integration Utility Service, Vet Media Group, and PostPixel received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Clutch Intelligence, PostPixel, AmICompliant, Memberworks, Pathly, PSF R&D Labs, and Vismerch were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland said, “We […] 21 Farming Businesses Receive Grant Funding Columbia, SC – The winners of the Cultivating Innovation in SC Agribusiness grant program were announced today. The South Carolina Research Authority, the Wells Fargo Foundation, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, and the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers collaborated in funding and creating this acceleration program. “We’re proud to partner with these organizations […] 2025 SCRA Summit SC Launch CEO Podcast Joshua Snead, Rainwalk Jon Scott, ScopeStack