South Carolina Research Authority, a public, nonprofit corporation that works to fuel the state’s innovation economy, announced June 6 it awarded a $50,000 grant to Parimer Scientific LLC of Easley.
Parimer Scientific provides turn-key laboratory services to biotech and pharmaceutical companies with no upfront capital or long-term commitment needed.
SCRA also awarded $125,000 in project development fund grants to two other South Carolina companies:
- Glossifi of West Columbia – $50,000
- Heartbeat Technologies LLC of Charleston – $25,000
- Secure Process Intelligence LLC of Fort Mill – $50,000
In addition to awarding $175,000 in grants, SCRA welcomed NeuroHope Therapeutics Inc. of Greenville, Ortho-Dx Inc. of Hilton Head and Skilldora Inc. of Fort Mill as member companies.
NeuroHope Therapeutics is a life science company that developed an innovation that includes nanotechnology for combinatorial drug and gene delivery. The innovation’s initial use is for regenerating and repairing the central nervous system.
As SCRA member companies, NeuroHope Therapeutics, Ortho-Dx and Skilldora will receive:
- Coaching
- Access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner Network
- Eligibility to apply for grant funding
- Consideration for an investment from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch
For more information, visit scra.org.
