The Startup Grant from the South Carolina Research Authority supports early-stage technology companies working toward commercialization milestones, stronger market positions, and follow-on funding.
The Academic Startup Grant supports startups advancing higher-education intellectual property, funding critical commercialization milestones to help them pursue follow-on funding.
The Academic Matching Grant (formerly Maturation) supports higher education institutions’ translational research, helping move academic work beyond study toward practical use.
Relocation Grant - South Carolina Research Authority supports technology-based companies moving to South Carolina by reimbursing equipment-moving and facility up-fitting costs to help establish operations.
The Demonstration Grant - South Carolina Research Authority supports small businesses and academic partners in testing technologies that meet corporate needs and create opportunities for growth.