SCRA accepts new members and awards grants to companies around South Carolina

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The South Carolina Research Authority has accepted new member companies from three corners of the state and awarded grants to seven others.

MyVoluntierOperations of Indian Land, Oconoblaze LLC of Charleston, Rabbit Hole Digital of Greenville and ThreatCaptain of Greenville are the new members.

MyVoluntier Operations Inc., an information technology startup, is a web application used to find, track, and mobilize individuals to better impact their communities. Through their state-of-the-art reporting and tracking tools, MyVoluntier Operations provides a suite of assets that allow individuals, groups and organizations to measure the impact of their service across their community, according to a news release.

Oncoblaze LLC, a life science startup, has developed technologies that deliver therapy precisely to cancer cells that remain after surgery. The technology is designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of cancer recurrence, the release stated.

Rabbit Hole Digital is a Greenville-based information technology startup offering a software-as-a-service solution intended to empower artists and their teams to make better, less stressful digital marketing decisions using data they own but have never been able to leverage and layer at scale, the release said. Their platform provides an aggregated source of social content data, a social content planning and management system, and a social listening tool with the ability to apply automated categorizations around custom parameters.

ThreatCaptain is an information technology startup and a financial cyber risk tool tailored specifically for managed service providers. ThreatCaptain is dedicated to bridging the gap between executive leadership and security teams, enhancing cybersecurity through strategic alignment and informed decision-making.

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

Apex Orthopaedic, Construx, Heirloom Cloud, Katalyst Corporation, Sojourn MedTech, Tandem Concepts and Zitles are existing member companies that received some of that grant funding.

Apex Orthopaedic Technologies LLC received a $50,000 Federal Matching Grant. The North Charleston-based life science company produces a new surgical device called the R-FIX (Rib-FIXation) System, which uses rib fixation for the treatment of early-onset spinal deformity.

Construx Inc. received a $50,000 Demonstration Grant. The Mount Pleasant-based advanced manufacturing and materials startup uses automated machinery to precision cut low-cost plywood components in a controlled factory environment, striving to deliver predictable, consistent and repeatable results with accuracy and quality that outperform traditional construction processes.

Heirloom Cloud Corp. received a $25,000 Project Development Fund Grant. The Mount Pleasant-based information technology company makes it easy to enjoy photos, videos and other media. Their technology digitizes cherished media into a private social network where they can be shared with friends and loved ones from any device.

Katalyst Corp. received a $25,000 Project Development Fund Grant. The Greenville-based information technology startup is a software-as-a-service platform that provides comprehensive services to at-risk populations. The solution produces one centralized platform designed to deliver greater accountability across multiple service sectors, data that provides real-time insights into the impact of services, blockchain to ensure data protection, and AI to give program managers insight to guide better decisions and policies.

Sojourn MedTech LLC received a $25,000 Academic Startup Grant. The Clemson University-based startup developed the world’s first smart simulator (called CanSim) equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software for assessing and training clinic personnel to improve dialysis procedures.

Tandem Concepts Inc. received a $35,000 Demonstration Grant. The Charleston-based information technology company automates supply chain operations with its services, which include integrated dispatchers, credit pre-approvals, automated order entries, and instant bill reconciliation.

Zitles received a $25,000 Project Development Fund Grant. The Mount Pleasant-based information technology startup’s platform serves as a mechanism for cohesive communication between professionals and organizations searching for and reviewing titles. They eliminate inefficient processes and redundancies that plague the industry and enable users to better use data.

Grant funding is made possible, in part, by SCRA’s tax credit program, the Industry Partnership Fund, and its contributions that fuel the state’s innovation economy. Contributors to the IPF receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit, making it an easy and effective way to help one of the fastest-growing segments of the South Carolina economy. Grant funding for Member Companies creates a direct, positive economic effect and job creation.