South Carolina technology small businesses can get SCRA matching grants (typically up to $50,000, 1:1 industry match required) to demonstrate or test new products with an industry partner; rolling.
Matching funds for South Carolina technology small businesses to run technology demonstrations, performance testing or development milestones with an industry partner. Grants are typically limited to $50,000 and require at least one-for-one matching from an industry partner or other source. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Technology small business registered as a for-profit with the SC Secretary of State, principal place of business in SC or 51% of FTEs in the state
Sole proprietorships or individuals working alone are not eligible
Project must be in advanced manufacturing and materials, information technology, life sciences, or clean tech, sustainability and resilience
Requires at least one-for-one matching funds from an industry partner (not a current or planned investor)
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South Carolina for-profit startups commercializing IP from a South Carolina college or university can get up to $25,000 from SCRA (membership required); rolling.
Established early-stage South Carolina technology companies (SCRA Member Companies) can get up to $50,000 to accelerate market readiness; rolling.
South Carolina startups that won federal technology grants such as SBIR/STTR Phase I can get a SCRA match of up to 50% of the award (max $50,000); SCRA membership required; rolling.
Technology companies relocating to South Carolina and moving or hiring at least 5 people can be reimbursed up to $50,000 for relocation costs like equipment moves and facility up-fits; rolling.
South Carolina for-profit technology startups that are SCRA Member Companies can get up to $25,000 to hit commercialization milestones and attract follow-on funding; rolling.
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