SC Launch provides seed capital and support to start-up technology companies. SCRA maps the capabilities of qualifying SC Launch companies with the challenges facing ATI’s Federal and Corporate clients. In addition to delivering technology solutions, these companies may also satisfy Federal contract requirements regarding small business participation. The SC Launch program increases the effectiveness of Federal small business support by matching Phase I Federal Small Business Investigative Research (SBIR) awards won by South Carolina-based companies.
Advanced Core Technologies (ACT) provides analysis and visualization tools to predict and assess impacts to supply chains and to discover untapped suppliers to improve mission fitness. Through a program led by SCRA’s ATI affiliate, ACT helps the Missile Defense Agency analyze and plan for potential readiness issues posed by supply disruptions.
SensorTech’s uniquely durable and formable conductive polymer sensors measure load, tension, pressure or vibration. They have many applications - from blast tests for helmets to detection devices and security switches. These sensors are being applied to prosthetics as part of an ATIled Federally-funded advanced materials program.
SCRA has invested over $26 Million to support SC Launch company growth and commercialization. SCRA manages a fund of $6 Million in tax-incented private donations each year to support start-up tech companies. SCRA-supported start-ups have received over $100 Million in follow-on private equity funding.
SCRA’s Federal and Corporate clients may benefit from innovations developed by SC Launch client companies. SC Launch client companies that qualify as sub-contractors to SCRA-led Federal contracts gain access to new markets.