SCRA Announces New Member Companies and Grant Funding

MyVoluntier Operations, Oncoblaze, Rabbit Hole Digital, and ThreatCaptain were accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. Apex Orthopaedic, Construx, Heirloom Cloud, Katalyst, Sojourn MedTech, Tandem Concepts, and Zitles received new grant funding.

All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Member Benefits, Startup Resources, can apply for grant funding, and have the potential to be considered for investment from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc. Read more.

Two SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Companies Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Precision Medicine and Healthcare Innovation

Rymedi and Precision Genetics, SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Companies and leading pioneers in healthcare technology solutions, announced their strategic partnership aimed at transforming health outcomes and efficiencies through precision medicine. The collaboration will combine Precision Genetics' PrecisionOp, a personalized means to reduce adverse drug reactions and reliance on post-operative opioids for patients undergoing surgery, and Rymedi's block-chain enabled clinical trial and registry platform. Read more.

SCRA Member Company Secures Key Patents, Strengthening Position In Biotechnology Sector

Efferent Labs, an SCRA Member Company and trailblazer in biotechnology innovation, is consolidating its position as a leader in the field, garnering international recognition for its groundbreaking intellectual property achievements. Notably, the company has secured two new US and two new Foreign patents for a total of twelve issued patents, with five additional patents set to be awarded by mid-year and an impressive 25 more pending approval. This surge of acclaim underscores Efferent’s unwavering commitment to innovation and research, driving significant progress in patent acquisitions and fortifying its competitive advantage in the dynamic preclinical and clinical biotechnology sectors. Read more.

SCRA Member Company Raises $4 Million Led by ManchesterStory

Rainwalk Technology, the leading white-label pet insurance technology provider, today announces $4 million in Seed funding led by ManchestorStory with participation from Insurtech Gateway, Bridge Investments, Seaplane Ventures, and several insurance and reinsurance executives. The capital will fuel investments in people, product, and technology that will power partnerships and initiatives that further differentiate Rainwalk’s pet health ecosystem in the marketplace. Read more.

Events

Calendar

America’s Seed Fund SBIR Road Tour: Columbia, SC

MAY 13 @8:00 a.m.

This event is for innovators or founders to engage federal agencies and learn more about leveraging SBIR/STTR opportunities. 

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SCEDA’s Annual Conference 

MAY 13 @8:00 a.m.

SCEDA is excited to host their upcoming Annual Conference on May 8-10 at the Myrtle Beach Marriott. SCRA is a proud Gold Sponsor. Learn more.

SCbio: Workforce Roundtable Luncheon

MAY 13 @8:00 a.m.

Companies and educational leaders with gather in person to network and share best practices for cultivating and retaining talent in South Carolina life sciences. Learn more.

NextGEN: Founder Mental Health Workshop

MAY 16 @9:00 a.m.

Explore practical strategies for managing stress, overcoming burnout, and fostering resilience in the face of challenges. Learn more.

i4Series: From Freshman to Founder, to Global Spotlight!

MAY 21 @4:30 p.m.

Kanga Coolers founders share secrets to their explosive success at the i4Series' May networking event. Learn more.

SCbio Women's Breakfast

MAY 23 @8:00 a.m.

Gather with ecperts in South Carolina Life Sciences who are passionate about building community and space for women leadership in the Life Sciences. Learn more.