Tech Catalyst Fund
Forecasted
Tech Catalyst Fund supports rural health technology startups and community-based innovations in South Carolina, funding work intended to improve health and economic outcomes over the long term.
Funder: South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Not specified for the Tech Catalyst Fund
Summary: Supports rural health technology startups and community-based innovations that improve health and economic outcomes in South Carolina.
Key Information: The fund has a separate application process administered by the South Carolina Research Authority.
Description
The Tech Catalyst Fund is part of South Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program, led by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). It supports rural health technology startups and community-based innovations intended to produce long-term health and economic improvements. The South Carolina Research Authority administers the fund’s separate funding process.
The wider program aims to strengthen healthcare access, quality and outcomes in rural communities. Its federal initiative, led by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, emphasizes innovation, partnerships, infrastructure and workforce investment. The Tech Catalyst Fund focuses that effort on technology and innovations rooted in rural communities.
