SCRA Announces Member Companies Receiving New Grant Funding

Chipp, Atapic, Sentec, and Tada AI received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Crystal-XG, Cuffway, InfauxTech, Ohmiq, PostPixel, Renoverse AI, and Vet Media Group were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland said, “We welcome these new member companies and congratulate those that received 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. 

 Chipp received a $50,000 acceleration grant. The Greenville-based company offers a no-code platform for businesses to build, brand, and deploy custom AI agents trained on their own knowledge. 

Sentec received a $25,000 startup grant. The Greenville-based company manufactures highly configurable sensors, pressure transducers, and strain gauges engineered for precise measurement in demanding industrial and high-temperature environments.  

Atapic received a $25,000 startup grant. The North Charleston-based AI-powered lead generation platform helps coaches, consultants, and service businesses find high-intent prospects, clients, investors, and other relevant people by analyzing digital signals and public data. 

Tada AI received a $25,000 startup grant. The Rock Hill-based company has developed an intelligent automation platform that uses AI to eliminate manual data entry and streamline payroll, HR, and back-office tasks by extracting and validating information from emails, documents, and spreadsheets.  

Crystal-XG was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Clemson-based AI-driven crystallography company uses machine learning to predict optimal crystal growth conditions, enabling faster, more accurate, and cost-efficient material synthesis.

Cuffway was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Elgin-based medical device startup is developing a real-time, automated system that continuously regulates endotracheal tube cuff pressure to reduce intubation-related injuries and improve patient outcomes.  

InfauxTech was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Clemson University spinout is developing advanced analytics and AI-driven tools to detect and analyze coordinated fraudulent behavior across digital platforms.  

Ohmiq was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Charleston-based technology company is developing patented ohmic heating solutions that use electrical conduction to heat water and other materials with exceptional speed, precision, and energy efficiency.  

PostPixel was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Lexington-based AI-powered marketing automation platform is designed specifically for home service businesses, enabling users to generate, schedule, and manage digital marketing from a single, dashboard.  

Renoverse AI was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Mount Pleasant-based AI-powered renovation planning platform centralizes communication, decision-making, and workflow collaboration for homeowners, architects, and builders.  

Vet Media Group was accepted as an SCRA member company. The Piedmont-based AI-powered veterinary eLearning portal provides continuing education, live surgical events, and expert-led training designed to help veterinary professionals advance their clinical skills.