SCRA Academic Startup Grant
South Carolina Research Authority
About the Grant
The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies may apply for a variety of non-dilutive grants, each with its own eligibility and review criteria.
The Academic Startup Grant is focused on startups advancing intellectual property from institutions of higher education. Managed by the Academic Innovations team, the objective of the Academic Startup Grant is to provide earlystage funding to academic startups to support one or more critical milestones towards commercialization and to advance the company’s pursuit of follow-on funding. Key milestones include developing the technology past the minimum viable product (MVP) and demonstrating product-market fit, in the DEVELOP stage of startup development.
Academic Startup Grants provide funding for up to $25,000.
Notes
Note: This grant requires joining the SCRA as a member company. Memberhsip is free but requires an application review.
Member Companies deemed eligible to apply for SCRA Grant Funding opportunities will be invited by their assigned manager, who will advise them during the process. It is important to note that while acceptance as an SCRA Member Company qualifies you for consideration for funding, it does not guarantee approval.
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