SCRA announces new grant funding and member companies

Lucie Medical, Saluda Manufacturing, Topline, CADmore, FeatherPMS, Sharpen, and Thrive Data, received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Atapic and Stabile Industries were accepted as SCRA member companies.

All SCRA member companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s member benefits and startup resources, can apply for grant funding, and have the potential to be considered for investment from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc.

Lucie Medical received a $50,000 acceleration grant. The Spartanburg-based startup is a women-focused maternal health company dedicated to improving outcomes and quality of life for people giving birth by leveraging decades of combined clinical, regulatory, commercialization, and product development expertise.

Saluda Manufacturing received a $50,000 acceleration grant. The Columbia-based advanced materials and manufacturing company is changing the way truck owners manage cargo with the Saluda Box. The Saluda Box simplifies cargo management by merging a bed-mounted toolbox with a bed cover that protects bed cargo and is easily stored in the toolbox when not in use.

Topline received a $50,000 acceleration grant. The Charleston-based information technology startup’s platform helps independent professionals and service firms get discovered by ideal clients and grow revenue by combining AI-powered matching, lead generation, CRM, and sales/marketing tools into a unified workspace.

CADmore received a $25,000 startup grant. The Columbia-based 3D design and engineering firm transforms concepts — from rough sketches or scans — into manufacturable CAD files, serving industries from aerospace to consumer products. CADmore offers a streamlined, on-demand design service to help businesses and innovators move smoothly from idea to production.

FeatherPMS received a $25,000 startup grant. The Charleston-based company is an all-in-one property management software platform built for vacation rental and hospitality operators, unifying listings, reservations, guest communications, revenue management, and maintenance into a single system.

Sharpen received a $25,000 startup grant. The Spartanburg-based startup is a mental health technology and education company that delivers evidence-based digital therapeutic tools, training, and content to improve emotional well-being, resilience, and early intervention outcomes for individuals, schools, and healthcare providers.

Thrive Data received a $25,000 startup grant. The Charleston-based information technology startup has developed an AI-powered legal tech platform that transforms complex medical and legal documents into clear, organized, and actionable case intelligence—helping personal injury attorneys and expert witnesses analyze records, generate summaries, and uncover key insights far faster than manual

Atapic was accepted as an SCRA member company. The North Charleston-based AI-powered opportunity discovery platform helps coaches, consultants, and service businesses find high-intent prospects, clients, investors, and other relevant people by analyzing digital signals and public data. Atapic surfaces actionable contact lists with context and supports outreach workflows so users can move from discovery to conversation and deals more effectively.

Stabile Industries was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Charleston-based consulting and technology firm combines systems engineering, artificial intelligence, and advanced data analytics to help organizations make better decisions, adapt to change, and understand complex problems more clearly.

SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland said, “We welcome these new member companies and congratulate those that received funding.”

Grant funding is made possible, in part, by SCRA’s tax credit program, the Industry Partnership Fund, and its contributions that fuel the state’s innovation economy. Contributors to the IPF receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit, making it an easy and effective way to help one of the fastest-growing segments of the South Carolina economy. Grant funding for member companies creates a direct, positive economic effect and job creation.

About SCRA

Chartered in 1983 by the State of South Carolina as a public, nonprofit corporation, South Carolina Research Authority fuels the state’s innovation economy through the impact of its comprehensive services to technology-based startups, academia, and industry. SCRA provides funding and support to accelerate the growth of academic startups; high-quality lab and administrative workspaces; facilitation and funding for partnerships between and among industry, startups, and academic institutions; assistance and funding for the relocation of technology-based companies to South Carolina; and coaching and funding for startups that may also receive investments from its affiliate, SC Launch Inc. SCRA.org