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.
The SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Funds Program from the North Carolina Department of Commerce boosts early-stage scientific research by matching federal SBIR/STTR awards for NC small businesses.