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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FTC makes good on threat to ban most non-competes 

  April 29, 2024

By Mark Bakker Maynard Nexsen Following a narrow 3-2 vote on party lines, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a sweeping final rule yesterday that – if it survives legal challenge…

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The South Carolina Quantum Association: Championing Talent and Technology

  March 27, 2024

The South Carolina Quantum Association (SC Quantum) officially announces a groundbreaking initiative to champion the advancement of quantum talent and technology in South Carolina through $15 million in funds appropriated…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Barbara Rackes, SC Women in Leadership

  March 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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Entrepreneur Minute – Rachel Touchet, R&R Resolute Staffing

  March 20, 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 – Nate Lamb, Simple Start LLC

  March 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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SC Launch Inc. invests in Viatec, for a third time

  February 21, 2024

South Carolina Research Authority announces its affiliate, SC Launch Inc.’s, third investment in Viatec. The Piedmont-based company provides ‘plug-and-play’ electronic power take-off systems that optimize energy efficiency and reduce diesel emissions and…

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SCbio announces accelerator program for emerging life science companies, SCbioDrive

  February 20, 2024

SCbio, in partnership with MassBio, recently announced its new accelerator program, SCbioDrive, designed to advance emerging companies through expert business curricula, industry guidance and mentorship. A biannual program, SCbioDrive will…

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VentureSouth celebrates 10 years & announces 2023 results

  February 16, 2024

VentureSouth, the Southeast’s largest early-stage investment organization, is thrilled to announce its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of an unwavering commitment to “make money, have fun, and do good.” VentureSouth began…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Jameka Murphy, 24K Enterprise Consulting

  February 13, 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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NEXT Upstate rebrands as NextGEN

  February 12, 2024

One of the region’s top economic development organizations looks to the future while continuing to support and grow the Greenville Entrepreneur Network (GEN) For almost two decades, NEXT Upstate, the…

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Venture Carolina releases the 2024 Upstate Upstarts list

  January 23, 2024

Venture Carolina, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the funding gap between investors and entrepreneurs, announced the launch of the 2024 Upstate Upstarts List. The Upstate Upstarts Lists is a new…

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SCRA contributes over $1.19 billion to South Carolina’s economy

  January 17, 2024

South Carolina Research Authority 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, determined by a study…

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Endeavor coworking community welcomes new All Access members

  January 10, 2024

Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announced two new All Access members: Rachael Reece, founder and chief executive officer of Ignite Engagement; and Sean…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Spence Taylor, Integral Leaders in Health

  December 12, 2023

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 5, 2023

Construx, Dealerverse, Lumiq, Notey, and Zitles, were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. BagValet, ElectroWire, Rapid Title, and Skilldora, received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…

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