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Zeus develops new recycling technology
The Orangeburg-based polymer tubing manufacturer’s new process for recycling biopolymer polylactic acid, one of the first commercially produced bioplastics, will save money and promote sustainability, the company said.
Office of Innovation awards $719,000 in tech grants
The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation issued the grants as part of its Startup Fuel Challenge series. Groups presented projects to advance innovation, entrepreneurship and tech-based economic development.
SC Launch invests $300,000 in 3-D design company
ZVerse, based in Columbia and founded in 2013, is an on-demand design company that converts 2-D content into manufacturable 3-D content.
SCRA invests $200,000 in Global Transport Solutions
SCRA has invested $200,000 in Global Transplant Solutions in Duncan. At the announcement, Spartanburg Community College also said it is renaming its Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Development as Spark Center SC.
SCBio, SCRA to sponsor PitchRounds at MedTech Conference
SCBio and the SCRA are collaborating to participate in the Southeastern Medical Device Association’s 2018 conference that will be held in South Carolina for the first time May 2-4 at the Hyatt Regency Greenville.
STEM jobs on the rise across Palmetto State
Science, technology, engineering and math jobs have been on the rise, growing at over twice the rate of non-STEM jobs between 2009 and 2015, according to an analysis by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Law, finance students win Proving Ground prizes
Two third-year law students won the $17,500 prize for undergraduate or graduate students or young alumni, while a finance major won the $17,500 undergraduate prize at the University of South Carolina’s annual entrepreneurial competitio
Furman earns Gold rating for campus sustainability achievements
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education has awarded Furman University a STARS Gold rating for it sustainability achievements. STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System, measures an
The Proving Ground finale set for Thursday
The University of South Carolina’s entrepreneurial competition will feature six finalists pitching business plan concepts to a panel of judges. Winners will be decided in three categories based on criteria including market viability.
Greenville couple makes gift to chemical and biomolecular engineering
A retired Greenville couple who have donated to organizations ranging from the Peace Center to First Presbyterian Church are turning his philanthropic attention to Clemson University, where they are providing the largest donation in hist
Stoneworking Expo set for Greenville
A tour of the Upstate’s Rozelle Stone Co. will be included in the upcoming Park Industries Digital Stoneworking Expo, on Wednesday and Thursday at the Hilton Greenville.
IT-oLogy contest gives students a chance to create
The second annual Innovation Challenge allows students to create projects using technology to solve or bring awareness to a problem in their community. This year’s contest will also feature teachers’ contributions.
