Tech Catalyst Fund (South Carolina)

Tech Catalyst Fund (South Carolina) is sponsored by South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA). The Tech Catalyst Fund provides non-dilutive funding to early-stage medical technology companies in South Carolina focused on improving rural health access.

Tech Catalyst Fund - SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority The Tech Catalyst Fund provides non-dilutive funding to early-stage medical technology startups developing solutions that improve rural health access across South Carolina. The Tech Catalyst Fund is one of five initiatives within South Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program. SCDHHS has contracted with SCRA to manage and administer the Tech Catalyst Fund.

Awarded companies will be announced soon. Below is the formal process applicants were required to complete in order to be considered for funding. A completed budget workbook, including itemized budget and milestones, must be uploaded within the application.

Attachment of a pitch deck to the application was optional at the application stage but was required upon invitation to Due Diligence. To be considered for the Tech Catalyst Fund, applications were submitted by June 25, 2026 . Click Apply Now below to start your application and take the next step toward advancing your innovation.

Attachment of Letters of Support was also optional at the application stage but would have been required upon invitation to Due Diligence Review Stage: Due Diligence For applicants that advance to the Due Diligence review stage, additional documentation was requested. Refer to the Due Diligence Checklist for more information.

The culmination of the application and review stages was an invitation to pitch to the Review Committee for funding. Applicants were allowed to edit their pitch decks up to 5 days prior to their scheduled pitch date. The RHTP is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $200,030,252.

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