Zeus develops new recycling technology
The Orangeburg-based polymer tubing manufacturer's new process for recycling biopolymer polylactic acid, one of the first commercially produced bioplastics, will save money and promote sustainability, the company said.
Office of Innovation awards $719,000 in tech grants
The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation issued the grants as part of its Startup Fuel Challenge series. Groups presented projects to advance innovation, entrepreneurship and tech-based economic development.
SC Launch invests $300,000 in 3-D design company
ZVerse, based in Columbia and founded in 2013, is an on-demand design company that converts 2-D content into manufacturable 3-D content.
Law, finance students win Proving Ground prizes
Two third-year law students won the $17,500 prize for undergraduate or graduate students or young alumni, while a finance major won the $17,500 undergraduate prize at the University of South Carolina's annual entrepreneurial competitio
The Proving Ground finale set for Thursday
The University of South Carolina's entrepreneurial competition will feature six finalists pitching business plan concepts to a panel of judges. Winners will be decided in three categories based on criteria including market viability.
IT-oLogy contest gives students a chance to create
The second annual Innovation Challenge allows students to create projects using technology to solve or bring awareness to a problem in their community. This year's contest will also feature teachers' contributions.
Recleim receives second investment
The appliance recycling company received a second investment from SC Launch to help with growth and expansion in its home base of Graniteville.