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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; eligible SCRA member companies are invited to apply by their assigned manager.
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Startup Grant is a grant from the South Carolina Research Authority that funds early-stage companies pursuing commercialization milestones through non-dilutive startup grants. SCRA Member Companies may apply for a variety of grants, each with its own eligibility and review criteria.
Grant funding is made possible in part by Industry Partnership Fund contributions, which generate a dollar-for-dollar South Carolina tax credit for contributors. Eligible applicants are early-stage companies that are current SCRA Member Companies with accepted commercialization plans. Awards are up to $25,000.
The SCRA's grant programs support South Carolina's innovation ecosystem by providing critical funding to technology startups at key stages of their commercialization journey.
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Grant Funding - SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority SCRA Member Companies may apply for a variety of non-dilutive grants, each with its own eligibility and review criteria. SCRA grant funding is made possible, in part, by Industry Partnership Fund (IPF) contributions. Contributors receive a dollar-for-dollar South Carolina tax credit, making it a no-cost way to create a direct, positive economic effect and job creation.
Learn More about becoming a member company Who: Early-stage companies Why: To support critical milestones towards commercialization and advance a company’s pursuit of follow-on funding. Grant Eligibility & Review Criteria Who: Startups advancing intellectual property from institutions of higher education Why: To support critical milestones towards commercialization and advance the company’s pursuit of follow-on funding.
Grant Eligibility & Review Criteria Who: Established, early-stage companies Why: To accelerate a company to the next level of maturity and market readiness and better position the company for an SC Launch Inc. investment.
Grant Eligibility & Review Criteria Federal Matching Grant (formerly SBIR/STTR Phase I) Who: Recipients of Federal grants focused on technology commercialization Why: To support South Carolina-based startups that have received Federal grants (eg. , SBIR/STTR Phase 1) and are pursuing additional Federal funding to further product development.
Grant Eligibility & Review Criteria Industry Solutions & Academic Research Funding Varies depending on impact of the project Who: Early-stage companies and/or institutions of higher education Why: To provide a valuable solution to a corporate partner and a significant growth opportunity for a small business and/or academic partner.
SCRA Demonstration Grants de-risk technology trials by providing matching funds for technology demonstrations, performance testing, or to meet milestones toward the development of new or improved products or processes.
Grant Eligibility & Review Criteria Varies depending on company size and number of SC jobs created Who: Companies relocating to SC Why: To offset costs associated with moving a technology-based company to South Carolina by reimbursing expenses for moving equipment, up-fitting facilities, etc. Grant Eligibility & Review Criteria Academic Matching Grant (formerly Maturation) Who: Institutions of higher education When: Accepting applications Why: To support translational research sponsored by the institution.
Grant Eligibility & Review Criteria Academic Matching Grant Application SCRA-Academic Collaboration Team (SACT) Grant SCRA awarded $3. 3M in funding to bring colleges, universities, and industry together to advance innovation. Who: SC researchers and their industry collaborators When: Next RFA released in 2023; award cycle is three years.
Why: To form multi-institutional research teams that are developing innovative solutions to the key challenges facing South Carolina’s industrial base, particularly in the field of advanced manufacturing. Grant are three-year awards.
As SCRA Member Companies advance in their development, they may be eligible for capital investments in the form of convertible loans or equity investments from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc. SC Launch Inc. operates in partnership with South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) to invest in high-potential technology companies.
Member Companies deemed eligible to participate in SC Launch Inc.’s due diligence process will be invited, by their investment manager, who will advise them throughout the process. Learn more about SC Launch Inc. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Early-stage companies that are SCRA Member Companies pursuing commercialization milestones; acceptance as a member qualifies for consideration but does not guarantee approval. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.