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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SC Launch Inc. invests in Pixlmob
November 16, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in Pixlmob. The $200,000 investment will help the Greenville-based startup continue growing its company, which provides an easier way for…
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USC School of Music faculty member wins InnoVision Award for Education and Technology
November 14, 2023
Notey, the leading AI-based music education company, was awarded the InnoVision Education award this week, just two months after it launched its application in the Apple store. Notey was selected…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
November 7, 2023
CADchat and Saluda Manufacturing were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Borealis Global Advisory, DRAHOLA Technologies, FRD Accel, and Health Evolve Technologies received new grant funding. All SCRA…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in WAVS Custom
October 17, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in WAVS Custom. The $200,000 investment will help the Greenville-based startup continue growing its company and explore new markets for…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in SiteLabs
October 10, 2023
Daniel Gambrell, investment associate, SCRA, Darren Schaupp, co-founder and CEO, SiteLabs South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in SiteLabs. The $250,000 investment will help the Seneca-based startup scale…
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SCRA announced New Member Companies and grant funding
October 3, 2023
Members HQ and Supermoon were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. PeriopHealth received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner…
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TravelBoom launches newly designed Website at MBN.com
September 19, 2023
MBN.com, Myrtle Beach’s top tee time and golf package site, has launched its newly renovated website in partnership with TravelBoom, MBN.com is now poised to better direct users to the…
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SCRA celebrates 40 years
September 12, 2023
The South Carolina Research Authority continues celebrating 40 years of fueling South Carolina’s innovation economy. Our celebratory 40th Anniversary video showcases our organization’s history, innovative founders, our dedicated team, and…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
September 7, 2023
BagValet, FRD Accel, and Health Evolve Technologies were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Aravis BioTech, CloseWise, Ortho-Dx, and Sagacity Solutions received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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VC3 completes acquisition of Wellteck IT, Texas-based information technology services provider
August 25, 2023
COLUMBIA, SC & MIDLAND, TX – VC3, a market-leading managed service provider serving municipalities, financial services organizations, and commercial businesses across the country, announced the acquisition of Wellteck IT, a…
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Leadership Series – Jim Stritzinger, South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO)
August 15, 2023
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jack Neil, Hank AI
August 9, 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
August 1, 2023
DRAHOLA Technologies, Heirloom Cloud, Lynk-ed, and Rapid Title were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Apex Orthopaedic Technologies and Real Motors received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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SC Launch Inc. elects new board chair
June 27, 2023
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, announced that Andrea H. Marshall, J.D., has been elected chairperson and elected to serve on the SCRA’s board…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $551.5 million in broadband funding for South Carolina
June 26, 2023
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is allocating $551,535,983 in funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to help…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
June 8, 2023
NeuroHope Therapeutics, Ortho-Dx, and Skilldora were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Glossifi, Heartbeat Technologies, Parimer Scientific, and Secure Process Intelligence received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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SCRA announces new finance and administration director
June 8, 2023
The South Carolina Research Authority announced its new director of finance and administration, Laura Terry, who is responsible for leading the strategic direction of SCRA’s finance and administration function. She also serves…
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Peter Dunphy retires from board leadership
May 17, 2023
After over eight years of stellar board service to the South Carolina Research Authority and its investment affiliate SC Launch Inc., Peter Dunphy has retired from the SCRA board of trustees and the…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
May 2, 2023
Glossifi and SiteLabs were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Builder Rocket, CloseWise, Drobot, and PeriopHealth, received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to…
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The Hottest Cyber Crime Today? E-MAIL HIJACKING
April 13, 2023
“At some point in time, we’ve all found ourselves facing a suspicious e-mail in our inbox with an urgent call to action or even a threat,” explains IntelliSystems CEO Kevin…
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Matt Olson rejoins Compucom as Chief Operations Officer
April 10, 2023
Former Compucom VP returns to where he launched IT career FORT MILL, SC – Compucom, a leading managed IT services provider, announced Matt Olson will rejoin the company where he…
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Midlands Technical College opens Center for Business and Information Technologies
March 16, 2023
New facility on the Beltline Campus directly supports workforce development for in-demand jobs. Midlands Technical College cut the ribbon and formally opened the new Center for Business and Information Technologies…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Ben Rex, Cyberwoven
March 9, 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 company and grant funding
March 8, 2023
Case Studies was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. Sagacity Solutions and Secure Process Intelligence received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in TestedHQ
March 7, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in TestedHQ LLC. The $300,000 investment will help the Mauldin-based startup continue its expansion as they redefine the market research industry. TestedHQ became an…
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Web Content Coordinator
February 27, 2023
Web Content Coordinator University of South Carolina Upstate STA00231PO23 Spartanburg, SC The Web Content Coordinator is a technical leader with experience in web technologies and web design who will oversee…
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guHRoo’s innovative payroll and HR platform gets a boost with new capital injection
February 24, 2023
guHRoo is shaking up the world of HR tech with a groundbreaking infusion of funding, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in payroll automation and HR software. A Florida-based tax…
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Ryan Vestby steps up as CEO and Sandy Reeser becomes Chairman of the Board for VC3
February 21, 2023
COLUMBIA, SC – Managed IT and cybersecurity service provider, VC3, has announced that Ryan Vestby will become the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer on February 20, 2023. Sandy Reeser, who…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in New Forge
February 14, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in New Forge LLC. The $250,000 investment will help the Rock Hill-based startup continue transforming the manufacturing and healthcare industries with its augmented reality…
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Quitchet named finalist for the Most Innovative Business of the Year
January 10, 2023
GREENVILLE, SC – Quitchet, an app designed to streamline the home selling process, was named as a finalist for SC Biz News 2022 Reader Rankings “Most Innovative Business of the…
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SCRA contributes over $1.15 billion to South Carolina’s economy
January 10, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority had an outstanding year in 2022, making over a $1.15 billion impact on the state’s economy. As published in its recently released annual report, the total includes jobs…
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Compucom names Kevin Shank Chief Executive Officer
December 12, 2022
Shank returns to lead company after previous stint in senior leadership FORT MILL, SC – Compucom, a leading managed IT services provider, announced Kevin Shank as its new Chief Executive…
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SCRA announces new members and grant funding
December 6, 2022
Baleen Solutions, FinSiteful, PeriopHealth, Real Motors, and Sagacity were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Baleen Solutions, CarbonCents, Elevate Therapeutics, Incora Health, ProTrustee, and Sojourn MedTech received new…
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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed. Earmarked for expansion and development of new student camp
December 1, 2022Dorchester County Economic Development has been awarded a $25,000 grant on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit created to link existing industry needs with local educators to implement high-demand STEM…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards $10,000 in Michelin VEX Robotics Grants
November 3, 2022The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded $10,000 in Michelin VEX Robotics Grants to Lexington District One middle and high school VEX Robotics team. These grants are…
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SCRA announces new members and grant funding
November 1, 2022
Elevate Therapeutics, MacB IT Solutions, Sojourn MedTech, and 3Key Digital Marketing were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Breadwinner and 3Key Digital Marketing received new grant funding. All…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Dean Schuster, truematter
October 20, 2022
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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VC3 completes acquisition of Accent Computer Solutions, California-based managed information technology services provider
September 21, 2022
COLUMBIA, SC. & RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA – VC3, a leading managed service provider serving municipalities and businesses across North America, announced the acquisition of Accent Computer Solutions, a leading managed…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in BILDIT
September 15, 2022
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in BILDIT. The $200,000 investment will help the startup continue excelling in the e-commerce market where…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in AICG
August 31, 2022
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in AICG. The $250,000 investment will help the startup continue excelling as a leader in machine learning, data integration, and…
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MAU, Inc. acquires Doozer Software’s project services and staffing division
August 15, 2022MAU, Inc. has acquired Doozer Software’s project services and staffing division, strengthening MAU’s capabilities by adding the Birmingham-based company’s expertise in software development. Doozer will join MAU’s technology solutions division,…
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SC Launch Inc. announces second investment in Bubble Paper
July 20, 2022
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has made its second investment in tForm, dba, Bubble Paper. This $300,000 investment will help the startup accelerate its growth to…
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A Conversation with James Chappell, CEO, SCBIO
July 5, 2022
In November of 2021, SCBIO named James Chappell as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. South Carolina life sciences has seen a near-doubling of firms and 40% increase…
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Power:Ed awards Midlands Technical College $50,000 for QuickJobs Scholarships
June 6, 2022
Intensive programs train students for high-demand careers Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan, has awarded $50,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation in support of the college’s QuickJobs programs.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Laura Boccanfuso, Van Robotics
May 17, 2022
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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DartPoints’ Bridge IX in Columbia now operational
April 27, 2022
DartPoints, the leading edge digital infrastructure provider, announces that its internet exchange (IX) in Columbia, S.C., called Bridge IX™, is now operational. South Carolina’s internet traffic has traditionally been routed…
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CompuCom named Disruptor in Avasant’s RadarView
April 6, 2022
Reports highlight CompuCom’s digital workspaces and capabilities across global markets FORT MILL, SC – CompuCom was recognized as a Disruptor in the Avasant Digital Workplace Services RadarView 2021 and a…
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Senior Information Security Engineer
March 24, 2022
Senior Information Security Engineer University of South Carolina Upstate STA01412PO21 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu This position, the Senior Information Security Engineer, is the primary leader of information security efforts at the…
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Midlands Technical College leads on apprenticeships
March 10, 2022
Learning Resources Network (LERN), the largest association in continuing education in the world, recognized MTC with its Best Business and Industry Practice award. From the award announcement, “The MTC business…
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