New program to help companies obtain federal funding
The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation has launched 3Phase, a training resource designed to help state companies obtain federal early-stage research and development funding.
Mayors advocate for leadership, change at local level
Mayor Steve Benjamin welcomed civic leaders from across the country to discuss how local infrastructure investment drives innovation. The Accelerator for America Advisory Council meeting included mayors from Los Angeles and Cincinnati.
SCRA announces new SC Launch client companies
SCRA has accepted five new companies into its entrepreneurial program SC Launch. Client companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching funds and investments.
SCBio to host life sciences boot camp
SCBio has scheduled a life sciences boot camp next month to inform and update businesses on opportunities, trends and issues facing South Carolina’s fastest-growing industry segment.
Good Growth Capital invests in 3 more companies
The Charleston-based venture capital firm has invested in three more companies. The latest investments — in firms that treat diseases, engage alumni and crowdfund startups — bring the fund’s portfolio to seven companies.
SC Launch invests in Johns Island prosthetics company
SC Launch, SCRA’s entrepreneurial investment program, gave $200,000 to Extremiti3D LLC, a Johns Island-based prosthetics company. Extremiti3D has been an SC Launch client company since 2016, receiving mentoring, grants and investments.