SCRA Announces New Member Benefits Program

SCRA proudly unveils an exclusive member benefits program tailored for its esteemed Member Companies and SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Companies. SC Launch Inc. is SCRA’s investment affiliate. SCRA Alliance Partners are providing many of the services, and some are being provided directly by SCRA, such as member benefit lease rates for space in SCRA facilities. For example, several spaces in SCRA’s MUSC Innovation Center are available at these special rates. Read more.

SCRA Member Company Presenting at London Tech Week and Wins International Pitch Competition

Kim Smith, Founder and CEO of Health Evolve Technologies, an SCRA Member Company, will be showcasing the Lauren Patient Navigator system during the 2024 London Tech Week at Olympia London June 10-14. London Tech Week is the global tech ecosystem where innovators, investors and enterprise leaders come together to accelerate the life cycle of innovation- reaching 45,000 attendees across the entire week. Read more.

In April, Kim Smith won the International Network of Michelin Cities Pitch Competition. Read more.

SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company to Acquire German Carbon Rim Manufacturer

Two Upstate cycling manufacturers and a group of local investors have acquired a German carbon rim manufacturer and are moving production equipment to Spartanburg County. Greenville’s Boyd Cycling, an SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company, joined Cardinal Cycling Group to acquire Munich Composites to form Munich Composites SC. Read more.

SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company Partners with FAA on Authorizations for UAVs

UASidekick, an SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company, announced that it has partnered with the FAA to provide digital SGI (Special Governmental Interest) airspace authorizations.

In a statement, UASidekick explained that “public safety UAS operations are often required even when a given airspace is closed for national security reasons, such as Presidential travel.” In the past, authorizations were obtained through a manual process, leaving open the possibility for errors and delays. These new digital SGI authorizations, UASidekick said, provide “public safety and critical infrastructure the ability to quickly and easily obtain flight authorizations in temporarily closed airspace.” 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.