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.
Early-stage funding of up to $25,000 for South Carolina technology startups to reach critical commercialization milestones and pursue follow-on funding. Funds may support commercialization, business model assessment and technology validation, but not rent, licensing or legal fees. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the company must be an active SCRA Member Company.
Registered as a for-profit business with the SC Secretary of State
Principal place of business in South Carolina or at least 51% of full-time equivalent employees in the state
Must be an active SCRA Member Company
Based on some form of technology, ideally protected by intellectual property
One Startup Grant per company lifetime
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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.
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