Greenville tech startup is newest SCRA member — how it helps at-risk populations

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A Greenville company has been accepted as the newest member company by the South Carolina Research Authority. Five others were selected for grant funding.

Katalyst Corp. LLC is a Greenville-based information technology startup. It is a software-as-a-service platform that provides comprehensive services to at-risk populations, according to a news release.

The solution produces one centralized platform intended to provide greater accountability across multiple service sectors, data that provides real-time insights into impact of services, blockchain to ensure data protection, and AI to give program managers insight to guide better decisions and policies, the news release stated.

All SCRA member companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s startup resources, can apply for grant funding, and have the potential to be considered for investment from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc.

Grants were awarded to FireGator, Lumiq, Notey, Ortho-Dx and SkilRedi.

FireGator LLC received a $50,000 Acceleration Grant. The Greenwood-based startup specializes in automatic fire suppression systems for buses, motor coaches, farm equipment, construction equipment and heavy machinery, the release said. They protect the engine compartments and battery storage areas from brake or wheel hub fires and in-cabin fires.

Lumiq Inc. received a $25,000 Project Development Fund Grant. The North Charleston-based information technology startup’s product, LightMap, displays and uses colored lights to project real-time information about the world around you within printed map artwork, including airport weather, city traffic, boating conditions and more.

Notey Inc. received a $25,000 Project Development Fund Grant. The Cayce-based information technology startup has built the first-ever AI-enabled, fully gamified music lesson app. Notey partners with music teachers and students with intent to add excitement to practice sessions and can work with music teachers and schools to integrate existing curricula into the game.

Ortho-Dx Inc. received a $50,000 Acceleration Grant. The Hilton Head Island-based life sciences company has developed a wireless sensor system to monitor the stability of surgically placed orthopedic implants utilizing near-field inductive technology.

SkilRedi received a $25,000 Academic Startup Grant. The Clemson University-incubated information technology startup provides comprehensive training programs that enable individuals to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to pursue careers in advanced technologies. SkilRedi’s learning management system utilizes virtual and augmented reality and digital twin interfaces to train technicians and elevate workforce skills.

Grant funding is made possible, in part, by SCRA’s tax credit program, the Industry Partnership Fund. Contributors to the IPF receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit.