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BY ALLISSA YOUNG
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has awarded grant funding to four South Carolina-based technology companies while adding two additional startups to its member network.
SCRA announced that Tada AI received a $50,000 acceleration grant, while CAMA Security, Pathly and Vet Media Group each received $25,000 startup grants.
The organization also accepted Baysys Solutions and Digital Site Box as member companies.
SCRA President and CEO Bill Kirkland said the organization welcomes the new member companies and congratulates the businesses receiving funding.
Tada AI, based in Rock Hill, developed an automation platform that uses artificial intelligence to reduce manual data entry and streamline payroll, human resources and back-office operations.
CAMA Security, headquartered on Sullivans Island, provides cybersecurity technology designed to protect embedded systems and internet-connected devices from cyberattacks and firmware tampering.
Lancaster-based Pathly created an AI-powered platform aimed at helping high school students explore career paths and develop post-graduation plans through assessments and planning tools.
Vet Media Group, based in Piedmont, operates an educational platform for veterinarians that includes video training and an AI-powered veterinary medicine research library.
New member company Baysys Solutions focuses on technology-driven logistics tools for the trucking and intermodal transportation industries, while Digital Site Box offers a cloud-based construction management platform designed to modernize job site communication and document storage.
According to SCRA, member companies receive access to startup resources, coaching opportunities and eligibility for future grant funding and investment consideration through its affiliate, SC Launch Inc.
SCRA’s grant funding is supported in part through its Industry Partnership Fund, which offers contributors dollar-for-dollar state tax credits intended to support South Carolina’s innovation economy and job growth.
Source: Spectrum Local News
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