August Spencer
(Logo Courtesy of SCRA)PIVAI, Topline, and UpAhead were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. BIDR, LCIX Editions, and Volare Boats received new grant funding.
All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Member Benefits and Startup Resources, can apply for grant funding, and have the potential to be considered for investment from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc.
BIDR LLC, DBA Event.Gives received a $25,000 Startup Grant. The Mount Pleasant-based information technology startup is a fundraising event management platform that enables nonprofits and organizers to create seamless ticketing, donor engagement, auctions, raffles, and donations, all powered through mobile-friendly tools.
LCIX Editions received a $50,000 Acceleration Grant. The Mount Pleasant-based startup empowers authors with AI-powered tools, editorial services, and global distribution across print, e-book, and audiobook formats via its proprietary BookStream and DistroLogic platforms.
PIVAI was accepted as an SCRA Member Company. The Columbia-based information technology startup is developing an AI-powered pavement inspection system that provides real-time detection of potholes, road damage, signage, and vegetation without the need for costly specialized vehicles.
Topline was accepted as an SCRA Member Company. The Charleston-based information technology startup has created an AI-powered professional services marketplace that seamlessly connects clients with experts and firms.
UpAhead was accepted as an SCRA Member Company. The Columbia-based information technology startup has developed an academic planning platform that eliminates the need for students to manually track assignments.
Volare Boats received a $50,000 Demonstration Grant. The Johns Island-based advanced materials and manufacturing startup has developed a vessel platform that can service a range of maritime applications, such as recreational, commercial, and industrial, with its flexible design, dynamic performance, and superior technology.
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.
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