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SCRA Startup Grant

SCRA Startup Grant

Funds early-stage South Carolina technology startups through SCRA grant support for commercialization growth.

Between cyclesSouth Carolina Research AuthorityUnited StatesEligible in South Carolina

The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Startup Grant is a non-dilutive grant of up to $25,000 for early-stage South Carolina technology companies that have reached critical commercialization milestones. SCRA is a public non-profit corporation chartered by the State of South Carolina in 1983, with a statutory mission to fuel the state's innovation economy across academia, industry, and startu…

Non-dilutive grant of up to $25,000 for early-stage South Carolina technology companies reaching critical commercialization milestones, available 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