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How SC Launch Works Become a Client Company APPLY Resources for Startups Opportunities for Funding SC ACADEMIC INNOVATIONS SC VENTURES SC LAUNCH SC FACILITIES GET INVOLVED Contribute to the Industry Partnership Fund IPF Contributors Become a Resource Partner Make a Charitable Donation About Us Our Team Our Boards and Committees Financial Information Get Support SC Launch SC Academic Innovations SC Facilities SC Ventures How SC Launch Works Become a Client Company Resources for Startups Opportunities for Funding Our Impact By the Numbers Success Stories Supported Companies Get Involved Become a Resource Partner 2020 IPF Contribution Details Make a Charitable Donation FUELING SOUTH CAROLINA'S INNOVATION ECONOMY South Carolina Research Authority is accelerating technology-enabled growth in research, academia, entrepreneurship and industry. WHAT WE DO SC Facilities Bringing collaboration to life SC Academic Innovations Fueling research and collaboration SC Ventures Delivering value to industry through innovation SC Launch Supporting early stage companies Enabling Growth of Research & Commercialization "It is because of SCRA that KIYATEC is the company we are today - Cutting edge technology, attracting national attention, creating a better future for cancer patients. All of that right here in South Carolina." Matt Gevaert CEO, KIYATEC Support startups & entrepreneurs with academic affiliation Invest in shared infrastructure, equipment & pilot projects Provide grant services for research, product demonstrations & prototyping Enable strategic cooperation across the state to establish & grow research alliances BACK Go to SC Academic Innovations $81,422 AVG. SALARY Avg. salary of Client Companies Total number funded to date to Client Companies 337 GRANTS & INVESTMENTS Amount of follow on funding received by Client Companies $653 MILLION Total grants & investments to Client Companies since inception $43 MILLION Go to SC Launch Supporting Startups Through the SC Launch Program SCRA Works With Industry To Identify Entrepreneurial Companies That Address Corporate Technical Interests. Location: Columbia, SC Zverse’s patent pending technology provides the fastest path for converting 2D content into manufacturable 3D files. They offer CAD modeling and design services to their customers. SC Launch, Inc. Investment Delivering Value To Industry Through Innovation Go to SC Ventures INNOVATION CENTERS Fostering Collaboration State-of-the-art facilities for startups and academic researchers provide collaboration spaces essential to advance technology 4 Innovation Centers Mixed Use Development Office Space Wet/Dry Lab Space Next Generation Manufacturing Go to SC Facilities Home scraadmin 2020-03-23T16:17:03+00:00 NOW ACCEPTING 2020 Industry Partnership Fund (IPF) Contributions! Learn more FUELING INNOVATION From working with entrepreneurs, to engaging industry, we are passionate about fueling innovation that will create opportunities for the state. 0 M Annual Average Economic Impact 0 K SC-based Jobs Supported by SCRA in FY19 0 M Direct funding provided to SC-based Companies 0 B Follow-on Funding from Third Parties CREATING OPPORTUNITIES LAUNCH N LEARNS 45 Minute Educational Sessions Hosted by our Resource Partner Network Join us for an upcoming Launch N Learn or watch a past, recorded session. Speakers cover a variety of topics of interest to startups, including incorporation, IP, legal issues, pro forma, cap tables, marketing, etc. LEARN MORE SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS Boyd Cycling Greenville, SC Boyd Cycling, is a wheel manufacturing company borne out of a passion for cycling and 10 years of cycling design engineering. The company’s craft wheels are made from high quality carbon fiber and shipped throughout the world. LEARN MORE MATURATION & PROTOTYPING GRANTS Submission Window: Nov 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020 Matching Grant funds are available to SC’s institutions of high education to expand the impact of institutional funds directly invested in the maturation of a technology or prototype. LEARN MORE GET SUPPORT Whether you are looking for resources for your startup, need help commercializing research, are in need of a wet lab or seeking an industry partner, our team is dedicated to supporting all facets of innovation. GET INVOLVED Join our network to support early-stage companies or contribute to the Industry Partnership Fund. We always welcome public and private resources that will enhance the community. LATEST NEWS Cyndy Buckhaults 2020-04-08T13:39:41+00:00 SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, ZVerse, announces plans to produce 20 million face shields Cyndy Buckhaults 2020-04-08T13:39:41+00:00 April 8th, 2020 | SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, ZVerse, announces plans to produce 20 million face shields Small digital manufacturing [...] Cyndy Buckhaults 2020-04-07T13:40:57+00:00 COVID-19 Test Provider, Precision Genetics, receives SC Launch, Inc. Investment Cyndy Buckhaults 2020-04-07T13:40:57+00:00 April 7th, 2020 | COVID-19 Test Provider, Precision Genetics, receives SC Launch, Inc. Investment April 7, 2020 | PRESS RELEASES Summerville, S.C.—SCRA announces a [...] Cyndy Buckhaults 2020-02-14T17:31:11+00:00 Four Companies Receive a Total of $175,000 in SCRA Grants Cyndy Buckhaults 2020-02-14T17:31:11+00:00 February 17th, 2020 | Four Companies Receive a Total of $175,000 in SCRA Grants February 17, 2020 | PRESS RELEASES Summerville, S.C.—South Carolina [...] Cyndy Buckhaults 2020-02-03T13:50:21+00:00 SCRA Announces Three New Client Companies Cyndy Buckhaults 2020-02-03T13:50:21+00:00 February 5th, 2020 | SCRA Announces Three New Client Companies February 5, 2020 | PRESS RELEASES Summerville, S.C.— South Carolina [...] Cyndy Buckhaults 2020-01-31T21:20:18+00:00 Four Companies Receive a Total of $150,000 in SCRA Grants Cyndy Buckhaults 2020-01-31T21:20:18+00:00 February 4th, 2020 | Four Companies Receive a Total of $150,000 in SCRA Grants February 4, 2020 | PRESS RELEASES [...] Cyndy Buckhaults 2020-02-04T19:43:42+00:00 SCRA Delivers $694M Impact on SC Innovation Economy Cyndy Buckhaults 2020-02-04T19:43:42+00:00 January 10th, 2020 | SCRA DELIVERS $694M IMPACT ON SC INNOVATION ECONOMY New Report Spotlights Heavy-Hitting Contributions t...