Innovation Roundup
Event Recap – Implementing AI in Your Business: A Practical Approach
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a headline, it’s a business reality. For many organizations, the question isn’t if they should adopt AI, but how to do it in a way that creates real value without unnecessary risk. That was the focus of the September 2nd i4Series event, where business leaders, innovators, and community members…
South Carolina AI Showcase: A Front-Row Seat to Innovation
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the South Carolina AI Showcase + Community Meetup at the NEXT Innovation Center in Greenville. As someone who’s passionate about helping innovators connect and grow, it was inspiring to see just how much energy is building around AI right here in our state. Hosted by Catalyst Labs,…
SCRA Announces New Member Companies and Grant Funding
Columbia, S.C. – IOVue and Sharpvue were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations, Qatalyst Health, Tikvah Health and Wellness, Treblehook, Realize Ascent Labs, and Ripple Two 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…
Four attorneys named to Greenville 2025 Top Lawyers list
Four Kim, Lahey & Killough attorneys were named to TALK Greenville Magazine’s 2025 Top Lawyers list. Researchers identified attorneys held in the highest esteem by their peers and then vetted them to produce the list. This peer-nominated list recognizes the “top lawyers” in the Upstate in a variety of practice areas. Kim, Lahey & Killough attorneys selected…
Coffee for Change Program Fights Opioid Crisis with Every Cup
GREENVILLE, South Carolina – The founders of Compass Craft Roasters, a local coffee roasting company, have teamed up with non-profits to inspire community action through their new initiative, “Coffee for Change.” The program seeks to unite coffee lovers and charitable organizations to create meaningful social impact in South Carolina. Coffee for Change is launching a…
HelloGVL.org: Tech Community Unites for Relief
Sign up for our newsletter If you’re in tech but have the heart of a search and rescue volunteer, what do you do in the wake of Hurricane Helene? Join HelloGVL.org creator Andrew Miller, who’s also a Solutions Architect at Pixlmob. He and his collaborators at Atlas Local jumped into action to create websites for…
Business Resilience Playbook
Building a Business Resilience Playbook: How to Thrive Through Economic Cycles Download the presentation Sign up for our newsletter! At our September i4Series networking event sponsored by SCRA, data expert and Go Fig Co-Founder Nathan Freystaetter joined business analyst Randolph Johnson from Lima One Capital to share valuable insights about building a business resilience playbook. The…
Capitalizing on CURF: Business Solutions in Your Backyard
Tapping into Innovations from Clemson University Download the presentation – Capitalizing on CURF In today’s dynamic business landscape, innovation is the key to success. During our April i4Series networking event at THRIVE Coworking, we learned that world-class researchers, product/service development resources, and commercial-ready innovations are available throughout South Carolina. Clemson University Research Foundation Executive…
AI and The Modern Workforce
A recap of our networking event with the Upstate SC Alliance Download Slides Microsoft Copilot Demo In the fast-paced landscape of today’s data-driven world, the term “artificial intelligence” (AI) has become more than just a buzzword; it’s a game-changer. Much like “The Cloud” in those classic IBM commercials, AI has permeated nearly every aspect of…
SCRA Announces New Leadership Promotions
Summerville, SC—The South Carolina Research Authority announces three new leadership promotions: chief program officer, director of the Industry Solutions program, and director of the SC Launch program. These promotions are exciting changes to better meet the needs of SCRA’s external and internal stakeholders. Russell Cook has been promoted to chief program officer from director of Academic…