SC Relentless Challenge Grant
SC Department of Commerce
About the Grant
The South Carolina Department of Commerce provides the Relentless Challenge (RC) Grant Program. This is a statewide competitive scheme that plans to award approximately $1,000,000 for the 2026 funding cycle.
The RC grant funds projects that foster a sustainable innovation ecosystem and that focus on high growth/high impact entrepreneurship, talent development, access to capital, and university/industry collaborations. Matching funds are available up to a maximum of $75,000.
Notes
Note: The 2025 application deadlline has passed but this is an annual program. Check back for more updates on the 2026 application window - typically held during the fall.
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