SCRA announces new grant funding and member companies
March 3, 2026
Chipp, Atapic, Sentec, and Tada AI received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Crystal-XG, Cuffway, InfauxTech, Ohmiq, PostPixel, Renoverse AI, and Vet Media Group were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland said, “We welcome these new member companies and congratulate those that received funding.”
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.
Chipp received a $50,000 acceleration grant. The Greenville-based company offers a no-code platform for businesses to build, brand, and deploy custom AI agents trained on their own knowledge — delivering chatbots for tasks like customer support, internal team assistance, lead qualification, or content automation.
Sentec received a $25,000 startup grant. The Greenville-based company manufactures highly configurable sensors, pressure transducers, and strain gauges engineered for precise measurement in demanding industrial and high-temperature environments. Sentec’s
Atapic received a $25,000 startup grant. The North Charleston-based AI-powered lead generation 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.
Tada AI received a $25,000 startup grant. The Rock Hill-based company has developed an intelligent automation platform that uses AI to eliminate manual data entry and streamline payroll, HR, and back-office tasks by extracting and validating information from emails, documents, and spreadsheets.
Crystal-XG was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Clemson-based AI-driven crystallography company uses machine learning to predict optimal crystal growth conditions, enabling faster, more accurate, and cost-efficient material synthesis. By reducing trial-and-error and minimizing waste, the company helps researchers and industry partners accelerate discovery and improve outcomes in scientific and industrial applications.
Cuffway was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Elgin-based medical device startup is developing a real-time, automated system that continuously regulates endotracheal tube cuff pressure to reduce intubation-related injuries and improve patient outcomes. By synchronizing pressure with patient breathing and clinical data, the company is advancing a safer, more efficient standard for airway management in healthcare settings
InfauxTech was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Clemson University spinout is developing advanced analytics and AI-driven tools to detect and analyze coordinated fraudulent
Ohmiq was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Charleston-based
PostPixel was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Lexington-based AI-powered marketing automation platform is designed specifically for home service businesses, enabling users to generate, schedule, and manage digital marketing from a single, dashboard. By automating content creation, branding, and lead generation, the platform helps businesses maintain a consistent online presence, save time, and drive growth without the need for dedicated marketing resources.
Renoverse AI was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Mount Pleasant-based AI-powered renovation planning platform centralizes communication, decision-making, and workflow collaboration for homeowners, architects, and builders. By combining intelligent assistance with blueprint-level coordination and version control, the platform streamlines complex projects, reduces miscommunication, and helps teams deliver more efficient, transparent renovation experiences.
Vet Media Group was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Piedmont-based AI-powered veterinary eLearning portal provides continuing education, live surgical events, and expert-led training designed to help veterinary professionals advance their clinical skills. It also features an extensive on-demand library and an AI-driven research tool that gives users access to millions of veterinary and biomedical resources for real-time learning and decision-making.
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.
