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SCRA Acceleration Grant

SCRA Acceleration Grant

Funds established early-stage South Carolina firms through SCRA acceleration support before further private capital growth.

Between cyclesSouth Carolina Research AuthorityUnited StatesEligible in South Carolina

The SCRA Acceleration Grant provides up to $50,000 in non-dilutive funding to established early-stage South Carolina technology companies working toward market readiness and preparation for equity investment from SC Launch Inc. Administered by the South Carolina Research Authority — a state-chartered public non-profit corporation founded in 1983 — the Acceleration Grant is the highest-value non-di…

Non-dilutive grant of up to $50,000 for established early-stage South Carolina technology companies to achieve market readiness and prepare for SC Launch Inc. equity investment.

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