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SCRA Academic Startup Grant

Startup grant support for South Carolina university-affiliated technology companies.

About this program

SCRA's Academic Startup Grant provides grant funding to eligible South Carolina university-affiliated startups to support formation, validation, and early commercialization of technology-based companies.

Eligibility

Eligible South Carolina academic startups and university-affiliated founders, including York-area entrepreneurs with qualifying academic connections.

Requirements

  • Apply through SCRA during an open funding opportunity
  • Document academic affiliation, technology, business plan, budget, and commercialization path
  • Meet grant agreement, milestone, and reporting requirements