SC Launch Inc. announces investment in VBASE Oil Company
January 23, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in VBASE Oil Company. The Pendleton-based startup manufactures a new class of sustainable, high-performance base oils that are biobased,…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
January 7, 2025
myMechanic, The After Cancer, and Volare Boats were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Brokerbase, NovaVia Spine & Biologics, Rapid Title, and Zitles received new grant funding. All…
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Endeavor kicks off New Year with superstar local entrepreneurs at signature Collaborators & Cocktails event
January 6, 2025
Endeavor Kicks Off New Year with Superstar Local Entrepreneurs at Signature Collaborators & Cocktails Event Insightful, Candid Session to Feature 6AM City Founders Endeavor Workspaces welcomes local entrepreneur duo, Ryan…
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Upstate Upstarts and Abundance Capital launch Catalytic Fund to fuel local innovation
December 16, 2024
The Upstate Upstarts program, a community-driven initiative promoting high-growth early-stage companies in Upstate South Carolina, announced a new opportunity to allow investment through charitable donations. The Upstate Upstarts List features…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Guy Furay, The Insurance Source
December 12, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
December 10, 2024
Bio Streamline, Brokerbase, Ducklinks, Graphio, Marine Diagnostic Tools, Politexts, and VayuClear were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations, Imagine Home Digital, Go Fig AI, Qatalyst Health, and…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
November 7, 2024
Atticus Pharma, Blotting Innovations, GreenCape Health, and Tikvah Health & Wellness were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Health Evolve Technologies received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Matt Foster, NOAH Property Management
October 29, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Stephanie Rainey, Stephanie Rainey, LLC
October 24, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Crescent Startup Community celebrates grand opening of Crescent One Building
October 23, 2024
Over 125 guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Crescent One Building on historic Poinsett Highway, marking the launch of the Crescent Startup Community, the Upstate’s first Innovation…
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Swamp Rabbit Café founders joining Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails Speaker Series for insightful, candid session
October 23, 2024
Endeavor Workspaces welcomes local entrepreneur duo Mary Walsh and Jac Oliver of Swamp Rabbit Café for a lively, memorable and inspirational session on November 14th. Limited tickets are now available…
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Newest Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores path of Black History in the American West
October 21, 2024
Exploring the path of Black history in the American West with a timeline of original pictorial quilts is the focus of “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West,” a first-of-its-kind…
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A Conversation with Martin White, Ruffian Software
October 15, 2024
Martin White earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Clemson University in 1998. He spent much of his career developing business software for managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide.…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
October 2, 2024
JVPro, Qatalyst Health, and Storybutton were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. FSI Advanced Research, LifeTagger, Little Beeings, and SMPL-C received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies…
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National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership appoints Dr. Justin Habash as senior vice president of leadership programs and chief learning officer
September 26, 2024
The National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership, a newly founded initiative promoting leadership through the Medal of Honor’s core principles, announced Dr. Justin Habash has joined the team as…
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A Conversation with Harold Singletary, BrightMa Farms
September 24, 2024
From seed to manufacturing, BrightMa Farms is a Charleston-based AgTech company that has built a sustainable circular economy model with industrial hemp as the product. BrightMa Farms brings together state-of-the-art…
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Image Studios is coming to the BullStreet District this fall
September 19, 2024
The redefinition of the way beauty professionals work and thrive is coming to Columbia, S.C. IMAGE Studios® is slated to open its first luxury salon studio in Columbia this November…
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Wardell Sims Jr. named Community Manager of Judson Mill Community Innovation Hub
September 17, 2024
The Jud Hub, a collaborative social innovative hub and co-working space located in the historic Judson Mill District, has appointed Wardell Sims, Jr., a business leader, and long-time Jud Hub…
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SCbio’s life sciences accelerator, SCbioDrive, announces inaugural cohort of oncology and neuroscience startups
September 12, 2024
Seven emerging life science startups from South Carolina to Taiwan to receive guidance, mentoring and business-focused curriculum modules taught by industry experts including Charles River Labs,  Deloitte, Eli Lilly, Maynard Nexsen,…
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A Conversation with Ric Hoke, Founder, WAVS Custom
September 11, 2024
WAVS Custom is a Greenville-based startup that manufactures custom-fit ear audio products. It developed a patented, 3D scanning and manufacturing platform that makes custom-fitted in-ear monitors (IEMs) that provide a…
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Endeavor announces fall Collaborators & Cocktails events with superstar local entrepreneurs
September 11, 2024
Endeavor Workspaces welcomes two local entrepreneur duos, Ryan Heafy and Ryan Johnston of 6AM City and Mary Walsh and Jac Oliver of Swamp Rabbit Café for two special Collaborators &…
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Ducklinks app launches in Greenville with focus on delivering child-friendly activities for parents
September 11, 2024
Ducklinks, an AI- driven, web-based application with mobile-accessibility, launched transforming the way parents locate events and activities for their children. Ducklinks uses a proprietary matching algorithm to curate and deliver…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Kevin Feeny, Kitchen Sync
September 10, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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VentureSouth announces promotion of Alex Biermann to Principal
September 4, 2024
VentureSouth, one of the largest angel investment groups in the country, announced that Alex Biermann has been promoted to Principal. Alex joined VentureSouth in 2021 as Portfolio Manager. In that role,…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
September 4, 2024
NovaVia Spine and Biologics, Tax Titans, and Terratory were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Dealerverse, Notey, and Querri received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in Case Status
August 27, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Case Status. The North Charleston-based company has developed client engagement software with a simple-to-use mobile app that…
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VentureSouth announces successful exit from portfolio company Sensory Analytics
August 20, 2024
VentureSouth is pleased to announce its successful exit from portfolio company Sensory Analytics after its recent acquisition by Industrial Physics. Sensory Analytics, based in Greensboro, N.C., is the maker of Specmetrix,…
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SCRA awards nearly $4 million to South Carolina colleges and universities
August 20, 2024
Lectures and term papers won’t be the only things happening in the state’s colleges and universities as faculty and students return this fall. Some will work on life-saving innovations such…
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Crescent Startup Community and anchor tenant Flywheel announce opening
August 12, 2024
Crescent Startup Community, a large-scale mixed-use Innovation District that will provide a dedicated space for startups, entrepreneurs, and the development of innovative ideas and projects, has announced, along with Flywheel,…
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Annie Caggiano joins SCbio Strategic Advisory Board
August 7, 2024
Annie Caggiano, Director of Global Business Development with the South Carolina Department of Commerce, has been appointed to the SCbio Strategic Advisory Board. Caggiano brings 20 years of economic development…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
August 6, 2024
Go Fig, Little Beeings, Sphere, Strata Platforms, RFIDKNOW, and Tabbi were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Imagine Home Digital, MyUI, MyVoluntier Operations, SafeMedWaste, and Virtual Business 360 received…
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SC Launch Inc. announces third investment in Bubble Paper
July 23, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Bubble Paper as part of a $10 million Series A funding round. The Greenville-based company is revolutionizing the packaging industry with its…
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Venture Carolina launches a new fund to invest in Upstate Upstarts
July 22, 2024
Venture Carolina, through its Upstate Upstarts program, is pleased to announce a new way to support early stage companies in the Upstate of South Carolina. The Upstate Upstarts List is…
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TrebleHook joins South Carolina Research Authority as a Member Company
July 8, 2024
TrebleHook announced its acceptance as a member company of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA). This membership marks a significant milestone for TrebleHook, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and growth…
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SC NEXUS one of 12 tech hubs to receive millions in federal funding
July 2, 2024
SC NEXUS awarded $45 million to advance cyber-secure grid resilience technologies (GRT) SC NEXUS received $45 million in implementation grant funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration…
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A Marketing Agency with Upstate ties wins 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina
July 2, 2024
A Statewide Public Relations and Crisis Communications Agency, MPA Strategies, has been named as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to South Carolina. Two of…
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SLG Staffing, LLC acquires Baton Rouge, LA Snelling industrial franchise
July 1, 2024
Greenville based SLG Staffing, LLC, the owner and operator of Snelling Staffing Services franchise offices in South Carolina, Kentucky and Virginia and the HireQuest Direct office in Tulsa, OK has…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Monroe Free, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County
June 26, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead
June 24, 2024
SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead, a new role that will build resources and opportunities for life sciences startups in South Carolina. Lee will oversee the operations…
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SCbio welcomes Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for new Greenville life science hub
June 17, 2024
SCbio welcomes Kimberly Penick as Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for Main Street Labs, the newest 100,000-square-foot development in downtown Greenville that will become a laboratory hub for life sciences.…
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Origins of life scientist Greg Springsteen receives Governor’s Award
June 13, 2024
Furman University’s Greg Springsteen, professor of chemistry, received the 2024 South Carolina Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Research at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution in a June 11 ceremony at…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Mario Brown, Affordable Upstate
June 11, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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SBA announces $30 million in grant funding for new Women’s Business Centers
June 11, 2024
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, SBA Has Expanded WBCs to Over 150 Nationwide in All 50 States, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Chris Peebles, K2 Capital
June 6, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Naked Pasta announces temporary relocation during winebar transformation
June 5, 2024
Naked Pasta, a Greenville-based artisanal pasta company known for its locally sourced and handmade products, today announces a temporary relocation from its Westend location to 404 Cedar Lane Road,…
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SCRA announces new member company and grant funding
June 4, 2024
MyUI.AI and SMPL-C were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. MASDEV received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Member Benefits, Startup Resources, can…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Heather Matthews, NP Strategy
June 4, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jennifer Tice, Lily Pad
May 23, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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SCbio’s life science accelerator, SCbioDrive, launches application for inaugural cohort
May 8, 2024
SCbio, in partnership with The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio), today opened the applications for its new accelerator program, SCbioDrive, A biannual program, SCbioDrive will select up to six seed-stage life…
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SCRA announces four new Member companies and grant funding
May 7, 2024
MyVoluntier Operations, Oncoblaze, Rabbit Hole Digital, and ThreatCaptain were accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. Apex Orthopaedic, Construx, Heirloom Cloud, Katalyst Corporation, Sojourn MedTech, Tandem Concepts, and…
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