Federal Matching Grant (formerly SBIR/STTR Phase I) supports South Carolina startups with federal grants, funding continued product development as they pursue further federal support for commercialization.
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 Acceleration Grant supports established, early-stage SCRA Member Companies as they build maturity and market readiness, positioning them for potential SC Launch Inc. investment.
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.
SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Funds Program supports North Carolina small businesses with matching funds to strengthen feasibility research and improve competitiveness for federal Phase II funding.