SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority

ICYMI: SCRA is a proud founding partner of Innovation Awareness Month and was honored to participate in the kickoff breakfast with state leaders and collaborative partners. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, State Representative Bruce Bannister, and Commerce Deputy Secretary Ashely Teasdel headlined the event and shared exciting innovations happening in the state. ➡️ Read more: https://bit.ly/4i33ay3

🚨 Just 5 Days Until the Annual SCRA Summit! 🚨 We’re counting down the days until the Summit — a day-and-a-half event celebrating innovation and the incredible founders driving South Carolina’s growth! 🙌✨ 🌟 Theme: Founders First 🌟 Agenda Highlights: 🎤 Keynote from Ted Tanner, CTO of BigBear.ai 🏆 SCRA Awards Ceremony 🚀 Exciting Fastpitch Competition … and much more! It’s going to be an inspiring and action-packed event! Don't miss out on celebrating the hard work of our state’s trailblazers and innovators. 💡 ⏳ Only 5 days left! See you there! #Innovation #FoundersFirst #SCRASummit2025 #SouthCarolinaInnovation #TechCommunity 🎟️ Secure your spot now! 🌐 Learn more and register: bit.ly/3DyNeCi

Traditional health trackers weren’t made for women. They’re built around a 24-hour clock rooted in male physiology—leaving out the unique rhythms that define a woman’s health. At Incora Health, we’re reshaping the future of women’s health by starting with a powerful truth: Your menstrual cycle is your fifth vital sign. 🩸 Our smart earrings are the first health wearable designed around the 28-day menstrual cycle, delivering personalized insights that reflect how women actually sleep, move, think, and feel. This is more than innovation—it’s a long-overdue shift in how we understand and support women. 👉 Learn more about why we’re building technology that recognizes your menstrual cycle as a core part of your health, not an afterthought: https://lnkd.in/eYqk4an7

As a founding partner, we’re excited to kick off #Innovation Awareness Month in South Carolina with state leaders and other partners InnoVision Awards, the Medical University of South Carolina, Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm, and the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness! SEE all events at SCINNOVATIONMONTH.COM Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, House, Ways & Means Chair SC Rep. Bruce Bannister and SC Department of Commerce Deputy Director Ashely Teasdel IAM Planning Partners - Douglas Kim, Hunter Freeman, Reece Funderburk, M.A., Adrianne Grimes, M.S., Kelsie Davis, Adrianne L. Beasley, Cherish Benton #startups #smallbusinesses #researchanddevelopment #tech #AI #technology #IAM25

It’s official—only ONE WEEK until the annual SCRA Summit, and you won’t want to miss it! Founders from across South Carolina will gather for this exciting day-and-a-half event that celebrates and drives innovation throughout the state. This year’s Summit kicks off with a Made in South Carolina Fireside Chat, followed by the Backstage Pass and Fastpitch Competition that evening. Day two is packed with incredible content, perfect for anyone at any stage of their founder journey. Be sure to register today! ➡️ Learn more and register: bit.ly/3DyNeCi

Startups are hard to build. But they become easier when you break down the work into manageable small steps and continuous iteration and learning. In the Lean Startup Workshop at the Annual SCRA Summit, you'll learn how to do a 10-minute Viability Check to validate the market potential of your business. From there, we build low/no-cost Minimum Viable Experiments to gather reinforcement data about your market, leading to a Minimum Viable Product that begins to drive revenue. Lean methodologies can be applied to every aspect of your business, and you'll leave this session with new tools and frameworks you can immediately deploy. Instructors include: ➡️ Tom Snyder, RIoT ➡️ Clay Johnson, M.B.A., Investment Associate, SCRA ➡️ Javon Jones, Investment Associate, SCRA 🌐 Learn more and register: bit.ly/3DyNeCi

Please join us in congratulating Pensievision, an SCRA Member Company, was selected as one of 10 startups for the #LuminateNY accelerator, out of nearly 200 applicants from 38 countries. This prestigious program focuses on advancing the most innovative startups in optics, photonics, and imaging (OPI).

As a founder, your ability to effectively sell and market your product or service is crucial to the success of your business. The Sales and Marketing Workshop at the Annual SCRA Summit designed to provide you with actionable insights and strategies to drive growth and build your brand. Whether you’re in the early stages of your startup or looking to refine your existing approach, this workshop will empower you with the tools and knowledge needed to take your sales and marketing efforts to the next level. Panelists include: ➡️ Rusty Fox, President, Sandler South Carolina - Performance Partners ➡️ Mitch Smith, Senior Investment Manager, SCRA ➡️ Lynn Tickner, Founder, Ink and Key ➡️ Derek Tsuboi, Managing Partner, Rediscover Digital   🌐 Learn more and register: bit.ly/3DyNeCi

Have you registered for our summit? If not, check out Mitch Smith reminding you to do so. REGISTER at scra.org #startups #founders #entrepreneurs #technology #innovation #networking #funding #pitching

The journey of a founder is full of challenges and triumphs, often leaving lasting marks. Join our panel of speakers as they share inspiring stories of resilience, proving that no matter the odds, determination can lead to success. Don’t miss this chance to ignite your belief in what’s possible as these founders share their stories in our 'Battle Scars Pannel' at the Annual SCRA Summit.    Panelists include: ➡️ Mark Hanna, Chief Revenue Officer, Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems ➡️ Julie Moreland, CEO, Vizbii ➡️ Michael Voevodsky, CEO, MitoChem Therapeutics ➡️ Joel Weinbach, Co-founder, Reporting Xpress - An Information Automation Company   🌐 Learn more and register: bit.ly/3DyNeCi