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SCRA Academic Matching Grant

SCRA Academic Matching Grant

Funds South Carolina higher-education institutions through SCRA matching grants for translational research.

Between cyclesSouth Carolina Research AuthorityUnited StatesEligible in South Carolina
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About

The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) is a public non-profit corporation chartered in 1983 by the State of South Carolina to advance the state's innovation economy by connecting academic research, industry, and startup commercialization. The Academic Matching Grant — formerly called the Maturation Grant — is one of SCRA's direct research-funding instruments, providing up to $15,000 to South…

What this grant funds

Up to $15,000 grant for South Carolina institutions of higher education to advance translational research toward commercial application, formerly known as the Maturation Grant.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: scra.org