SCRA

SCRA 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. bit.ly/48CYs63

The winners of the Cultivating Innovation in SC Agribusiness grant program were announced today. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4v78oAB

The InnoVision Awards organization, in partnership with a growing coalition of South Carolina innovation leaders, today announced the launch of the fourth annual South Carolina Innovation Awareness Month (IAM), returning throughout April 2026. bit.ly/3NSjtEW

We’re growing our team at the South Carolina Research Authority — and we’re looking for mission-driven leaders to help accelerate innovation across South Carolina.🔹 Senior Program Associate and🔹 Senior Investment Manager 🔗 Apply here: scra.org/jobs

SCRA member company Tandem Concepts was acquired by DTN, a global data and technology leader that provides solutions for energy, agriculture, and weather-driven industries. bit.ly/3PohnNx

🚀 We’re Hiring: Customer Solutions Manager! SCRA is seeking a Customer Solutions Manager to help grow opportunities across SC’s advanced industry sectors, including Advanced Manufacturing, IT, Life Sciences, and Clean Tech/Energy. 🔗 Learn more scra.org/jobs

DistroLogic, an SCRA Member Company, announced the launch of its Tariff Recovery Intelligence Initiative, designed to help companies reconstruct historical import records and identify potential duty recovery opportunities.🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4cEN8eF

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. 🔗 bit.ly/3OCXB0n

The SCRA team enjoyed attending the Spring Summit hosted by @sccompetes  with leaders from across the state. Events like this bring together industry, education and public sector partners to discuss innovation, workforce development and the trends shaping our economic future.

SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the SCRA, has announced a $200,000 investment in Horse Spot. The Charleston-based startup is turning the management of equestrian shows into a turnkey operation. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3MHYxjm

SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the SCRA, has announced a $400,000 investment in @QWERKYAI. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3MNeNPZ

🚀 Exciting research alert! New findings from SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company CEO show a meaningful link between upper body strength and academic performance in students — reinforcing the power of movement in learning. 📚💪 bit.ly/3MF1y3P

SCRA was recently highlighted in a @foxcarolinanews story about cybercriminals targeting local governments across South Carolina, including breaches that affected hundreds of thousands of residents and resulted in stolen public funds. bit.ly/400BHX3

🌶️ SCRA hosted our Super Bowl Chili Cook-off yesterday, and our team showed up with incredible chili-making skills. 👏 Congratulations to our winners: 🥇 First Place: Quiana Green – Beef Classic Chili 🥈 Second Place: Austin Saggus – Savory Turkey Classic Chili. #ChiliCookoff

🗞️ Haruki Health and LouLou AI received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Cama Security, Creek Tides Energy and Power, Sentec, and Tada Ai were accepted as SCRA member companies. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4qVefX4

🚀 Calling all founders, entrepreneurs & startup builders! Join NextGEN for Founders Forum: Demystifying SC Funding Resources on 📅 February 11th | 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Flywheel Coworking @ Crescent Innovation Center in Greenville, SC 🔗 nextgengvl.org/events

Chad McMahon, founder and CEO of @Member HQ, an SC Launch Inc. portfolio company, was recently featured on NPR's SC Business Review. Listen as Chad talks about Members HQ and their $300,0000 investment from SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of SCRA. bit.ly/4bpFG6K

🚀 We’re excited to support MX.O Southeast — the premier digital manufacturing conference in the Southeast! Join manufacturing leaders, innovators, and Industry 4.0 experts in Greenville, SC, April 7–8, 2026. 🔗 MX0media.com

🚀 VBASE®, an SCRA Portfolio Company, was awarded a $2 million Phase II SBIR contract from the U.S. Army to develop high-efficiency, sustainable gear oil that can help reduce fuel use, extend service life, and improve durability in Army driveline systems. bit.ly/49ALUzc

SCRA announced the launch of the Center for Research Security. This first-of-its-kind statewide initiative positions South Carolina as a national leader in conducting secure, trusted, and responsible research. bit.ly/4a1qfjM

SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested $250,000 in SiteMarker Inc. bit.ly/4b6Cw7