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SCRA Academic Startup Grant

SCRA Academic Startup Grant

Funds South Carolina university spinouts through SCRA academic startup support translating lab work into ventures.

Between cyclesSouth Carolina Research AuthorityUnited StatesEligible in South Carolina

The SCRA Academic Startup Grant provides up to $25,000 in non-dilutive funding to startups commercializing intellectual property developed at South Carolina universities. Administered by the South Carolina Research Authority — a public non-profit corporation chartered by the State of South Carolina in 1983 — the grant addresses the specific commercialization gap faced by academic spinouts that hav…

Non-dilutive grant of up to $25,000 for South Carolina university spinouts commercializing academic intellectual property, reviewed on a rolling basis through SCRA membership.

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