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SCRA Acceleration Grant

SCRA Acceleration Grant

South Carolina Research Authority
LOCATION & INDUSTRIES
AMOUNT

Up to $50,000

OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE

Rolling

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 objective of the Acceleration Grant is to provide early-stage funding to startups to accelerate a company’s technology and/or business model to the next level of maturity and market readiness. Acceleration Grants provide funding up to $50,000.

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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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