| Company | Product/Service | Web Address |
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| MED DEVICE / MEDTECH | | |
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| Agfa Materials Corp. USA | Manufacture medical and industrial imaging film | http://www.agfa.com |
| Avancen | FDA-approved dispenser using RFID for patient-controlled oral drug delivery (SC Launch company) | http://www.Avancen.com |
| BD | Medical products- specialty catheter manufacturing | https://www.bd.com/en-us |
| Belimed Life Science, Inc. | Steam sterilizers and parts washers sales, support and service | https://www.belimed-lifescience.com/ |
| Belimed, Inc. - Infection Control Div. | Infection control technology; US headquarters | https://www.belimed.com/en-us |
| Cactus -- a Stryker Surgical Safety Product | Develops and supplies medication waste disposal systems for medical facilities (Smart Sink, Pharma Lock) | http://www.cactus.stryker.com |
| Catalytic Data Science | Software dev't center to support firm's product/svc of secure digital workspace for researchers' data, analytics, visualizations, collab tools, etc | http://www.catalyticds.com/ |
| ClaimLogiq | Healthcare software and technology firm with a SaaS solution delivering medical payment integrity | https://www.claimlogiq.com/ |
| Clinacuity | Software that supports healthcare providers as well as improves clinical intelligence, reporting & research | http://www.clinacuity.com/home2/ |
| CMS Imaging Inc | Full service medical imaging equipment solutions company serving Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina | http://www.cmsimaging.com |
| Cryogenix LLC | Tissue preservation products (MUSC FRD start-up; SC Launch company) | http://www.scra.org/media-center/june-july-cc |
| CuRE Innovations LLC | Advanced dental materials (MUSC FRD start-up; SC Launch company) | http://www.cure-innovations.com |
| DeGen Medical | Engineering and R&D lab for medical device that aids surgeons treating patients with complex spinal disorders | https://degenmedical.com/Home/Index |
| DeLegge Medical Design | Medical device engineering, technology acceleration and consulting | http://www.deleggemedicaldesign.com/ |
| Doxy.me LLC | Telemedicine technologies (MUSC FRD start-up) | https://doxy.me/ |
| Environmental Express | Headquarters; Environmental laboratory supplies and equipment manufacturing and distribution | http://www.envexp.com/ |
| Evolt | North American corporate headquarters and distribution center for digital body composition analytic equipment | https://evolt360.com/ |
| Finalcontrol, Inc. | Quality assurance and control services for automotive, electronic, ceramic, molded plastic and medical device manufacturers | http://www.finalcontrol.de/en/ |
| Floyd Brace Co. Inc. | Orthopedic & prosthetic appliances, durable medical goods | http://www.floydbrace.com |
| Get Tech Fit | 3D scanner for mobile devices for use in manufacturing orthotics and prosthetics | http://www.gettechfit.com/ |
| H&O Equipments Inc. | Wholesale advanced cryotherapy instruments | http://www.ho-equipments.com/ |
| HabitNu | Health and wellness company that leverages AI-based technology and behavioral economics to help individuals shape healthier habits and prevent chronic diseases | https://www.habitnu.com/ |
| International Biomedical Devices, Inc. (IBMD) | Early-stage medical device company focused in ophthalmology innovations (expect commercial sales Fall 2017; SC Launch company) | http://www.aperturectc.com/ |
| Ion Surgical Technologies | Products to lessen reliance on bone-displacing implants for rotator cuffs and ACLs (start-up) | http://www.scra.org/companies/our-companies |
| ItRunsInMyFamily.com | Web-based family health information sharing technology (MUSC FRD start-up) | https://www.itrunsinmyfamily.com/ |
| Kontakt.io | National sales office for maker of smart IoT devices and cloud, AI solutions using Bluetooth® Low Energy, with various applications including measuring space occupancy, asset tracking and more | https://kontakt.io/about-us/ |
| Lab Medical Manufacturing | Manufacturers medical devices and components | http://labmedical.com/ |
| Med-Ally LLC | Design, development and manufacturing of implantable medical systems; headquarters | http://www.med-ally.com |
| Nanobébé | U.S. Headquarters for infant-feeding systems manufacturer | https://www.nanobebe.com/ |
| NanoScreen Inc. | Designs and manufactures instruments and consumables used by major pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide | https://www.nanoscreen.com/ |
| Okra Medical | Product development, manufacturing and strategic sourcing of controlled pharmaceutical substance disposal solutions | http://www.okramedical.com |
| Pangea | Bluetooth headset that uses neurofeedback to reduce mental health conditions | https://www.pangeawired.com/ |
| PEC360 | Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform for healthcare organizations' use with patients | http://pec360.com/ |
| Pensievision | 3D medical imaging technology for early-stage detection and analysis of cancers, initially focusing on cervical cancer (SC Launch company) | https://www.pensievision.com/ |
| PharmRight | Fully-automated home medication dispensing system using cellular communication & cloud-based apps for remote management (SC Launch company) | http://www.liviathome.com |
| QuickSortRx | Technology company helping health systems reduce medication costs (MUSC FRD spin-off) | https://www.quicksortrx.com/ |
| Reify LLC, DBA Extremiti3D LLC | 3D printed prosthetics and orthotics (Start-up; SCRA SC Launch company) | http://extremiti3d.com/wp/ |
| Ryan Scientific Inc. | Supplier of chemicals required by biotechnology, pharmaceutical, agricultural research companies and universities throughout North America | http://www.ryansci.com |
| SealCath, LLC | Double ballon catheter | http://www.sealcath.com |
| SHL Medical | Manufacturing of plastic components of disposable auto-injectors used in the medical and healthcare field (operational Q2 2024) | https://shl-medical.com/ |
| Snapp | Mobile app providing secure messaging, workflow management, compliance, etc., for medical practioners (SC Launch company) | https://snapptec.com/ |
| Southern Optical Company | Optical product manufacturing and laboratory | http://essilorlabs.com/group/southern-optical |
| Sterimed | Sales/distribution of specialty paper / packaging for the medical industry's North American market; Sheeting and packaging of sterilization wraps, protection wraps, and filter applications | http://www.sterimed.fr/en/about-us/locations
www.sterimed.fr/en/about-us/locations |
| Synovidah LLC | Novel surgical devices and wound treatment systems (MUSC FRD Start-up) | http://www.muschealth.org/pn/yir-2015/_includes-and-assets/_2015-Year-In-Review-Progressnotes.pdf |
| TIAG - Charleston Strategic Business Unit | Clinical & business informatics, UX, Cyber, IA, EA and other IT solutions in support of private industry and Department of Defense agencies | tiag.net |
| ToleRaM Nanotech LLC | Nanoparticle-carrying devices that deliver therapeutics to various disease processes (MUSC FRD start-up; SC Launch company) | http://www.toleramnano.com/ |
| TriMech | 3D technology products & services; mechanical design & engineering, rapid prototyping; numerous applications incl medical/dental | http://trimech.com/ |
| TRUMPF Medical, a Hill-Rom Company | Manufacture surgical lighting, operating tables, operating room equipment mgmt systems | https://www.trumpfmedical.com/ |
| UEC Electronics | Contract manufacturer in engineering design, product development, rapid prototyping, and innovative lean manufacturing services supporting the aerospace, defense, industrial and health care sectors | https://www.uec-electronics.com/ |
| Varex Imaging Corp. | Fluoroscopic x-ray apparatus and tubes mfg | https://www.vareximaging.com/ |
| Verge Solutions | Web-based software for healthcare organizations | https://www.vergehealth.com/ |
| XIFIN | Revenue cycle management (RCM), laboratory information systems and other IT solutions for diagnostic healthcare providers | https://www.xifin.com/ |
| Zeriscope Inc. | Mobile telemedicine platform (voice, video, private message, cloud-based, customizable) with PTSD & long term care special applications (SC Launch co) | http://zeriscope.com/ |
| DIAGNOSTICS | | |
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| Blinktbi Inc. | Medical diagnostic device that detects concussions and traumatic brain injury (start-up; SCRA SC Launch company) | https://blinktbi.com/ |
| NCGS Inc. | Contract diagnostic and therapeutic clinical trials focusing on infectious diseases and oncology | http://www.ncgs.com |
| Phi Life Sciences, LLC | Molecular diagnostics and testing laboratory (SCRA SC Launch company) | http://www.philifesciences.com |
| Specialty Sera/Vitrologic | Rare human biological specimens (primarily serum and plasma) for diagnostics | http://www.specialtysera.com/About_Us.html |
| Vigilent Labs | Headquarters and manufacturing of COVID-19 rapid test kits | https://www.linkedin.com/company/vigilent-inc/about/ |
| Vikor Scientific | Molecular diagnostics and CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited lab facilities | https://www.vikorscientific.com/ |
| BIOTECH | | |
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| AmplifiedAg Inc. | Manufactures indoor vertical container farms, hydroponic systems, and disruptive seed-to-sale SaaS-based technologies (Boxcar Central); owns and operates Vertical Roots, the largest hydroponic container farm in the world | https://www.amplifiedaginc.com/ |
| ArborGen LLC | Global headquarters, R&D and commercialization of tree genetics; nurseries, seed orchards, distribution centers & R&D facilities in US, Australia, New Zealand & Brazil | http://www.arborgen.com |
| BioAbChem | Recombinant proteins, natural proteins, antibodies and lab consumables; contract manufacturing services | http://www.bioabchem.com/index.php |
| BrightMa Farms, LLC | Headquarters for industrial hemp producer (South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Company); AgTech venture to replace plastic automotive parts with hemp-based product | https://brightmafarms.com/ |
| Charles River Laboratories | R&D and manufacture of endotoxin and rapid microbiological products such as LAL (Limulus Amebosite Lysate) | http://www.criver.com |
| FirstString Research Inc | Biotech firm focused on developing peptide-based therapies for wound healing, reduced scarring and tissue regeneration (SC Launch co.) | https://firststringresearch.com/ |
| Heron Farms | World’s first indoor vertical saltwater hydroponic farm; employs a proprietary unmanned aerial vehicle in saltmarsh restoration seeding, as well as Boxcar Central’s predictive software and automated data collection and analysis in the hydroponic process | https://www.heronfarms.com/ |
| ICL Specialty Fertilizers | Controlled release fertilizer manufacturing; second location at 7200 Investment Dr, N Chas 29418, Charleston County | https://icl-sf.com/us-en/ |
| Leukogene Therapeutics | Biotechnology startup developing a platform of targeted therapies for patients with advanced cancers (SC Launch co) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV5Zfg-dMtM |
| Living Carbon | Research and development to enhance CO2 capture and storage in trees | http://www.livingcarbon.com |
| MicroVide, LLC | Microdialysis and microfluidics applications to measure pathways and drug effects (start-up) | http://www.microvide.com |
| Royal Labs Natural Cosmetics Inc. | Custom formulator and contract manufacturer of natural skin, body, and hair care products | http://www.royallabs.com |
| SphingoGene, Inc. | Cancer therapeutic development company focused on sphingolipid metabolism, a key factor in tumor cell survival and metastasis (SC Launch) | http://www.sphingogene.com |
| Tissue Testing Technologies LLC | Research & development of cell and tissue preservation and manufacturing techniques for regenerative medicine; contract research; distribution of cell and tissue preservation solutions | https://tissuetestingtech.com/ |
| PHARMA | | |
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| ADMA Biologics Inc. | Plasma collection for use in R&D and manufacture of life-saving therapies for the immunocompromised | https://www.admabiologics.com/ |
| Aeterna Zentaris | Specialty biopharmaceutical company commercializing and developing therapeutics and diagnostic tests; North American business & global commercial ops HQ (SC Launch company) | https://www.zentaris.com/ |
| Afaxys, Inc. | HQ for pharmaceuticals manufacturing & group purchasing services focusing on public-sector healthcare providers | http://www.afaxys.com |
| Alcami | Pharmaceutical development research and contract manufacturing | http://www.alcaminow.com |
| Avoca, Inc. | Manufactures plant-based standardized extracts for nutritional uses | |
| Charleston Pharma | Worldwide exclusive license for use of eight specific antibodies and the method of treating cancer with an anti-nucleolin antibody (SC Launch company) | http://www.charlestonpharma.com |
| Clarity Nutraceuticals | Health supplement manufacturing & R&D | https://www.claritynutraceuticals.com/index.html |
| DuPont Cooper River Site -- Hytrel, Molykote & Liveo Healthcare | Hytrel® thermoplastic polyester elastomer/Crastin® PBT polyester resins; MOLYKOTE® specialty lubricants; Liveo® pharma silicone tubing | http://www.dupont.com |
| EPI Health | Specialty pharmaceutical dermatology company | http://epihealth.com/ |
| Guild BioSciences | Protein analysis, purification and profiling services; contract mfg. Areas of expertise includes biosensors, immobilized enzymes and therapeutics. | http://www.guildbiosciences.com |
| Halimed Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Early stage biotechnology company developing a pipeline of drugs for affective disorders (start-up) | http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/spaces/flagship/graduates/ |
| Ingredion Inc. | Manufacture sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials used in products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals | http://www.ingredion.com |
| JT Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Peptide drug development company (MUSC FRD start-up; SC Launch company)) | http://www.jtpharmaceuticals.com/ |
| Marnel Pharmaceuticals LLC | Specialty pharmaceuticals (SC Launch company) | https://marnelpharmaceuticals.com/ |
| Neuroene Therapeutics | Biotechnology company that develops novel therapies for epilepsy (Start-up; SCRA SC Launch company) | https://neuroenetherapeutics.com/ |
| New World Pharmaceuticals/New World Consumer Prdts | Headquarters and R&D and production of a patented sports performance carbohydrate supplement | http://www.newworldpharma.com/ |
| Thorne HealthTech | R&D and manufacture of nutritional supplements | https://www.thorne.com/ |
| INDUSTRIAL | | |
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| Air Liquide America LP | Oxygen, argon, & nitrogen gas supplier | http://www.airliquide.com |
| Cessco, Inc. | Pesticides and agricultural chemicals mfg | http://www.cesscoinc.com |
| Charleston Hemp Company | Industrial hemp processing | https://www.charlestonhempcompany.org/ |
| Geocycle LLC (SC), affiliate of Lafarge Holcim | Processes non-hazardous liquids, sludges, agricultural residues, consumer products and certain pharmaceutical products into engineered fuel used in the cement manufacturing process; affiliated with Systech and LafargeHolcim | https://www.geocycle.com/geocycle-companies-worldwide?term_node_tid_depth=891 |
| Honeywell Safety Products | Specialized industrial safety products mfg | http://www.honeywellsafety.com |
| Horizon Scientific Inc., a Standex Co. | Manufacturer of specialty refrigerators, freezers and cryogenic equipment for pharma, biotech, medical and other sectors | https://www.horizonscientific.com/ |
| Interfor US, Inc. (SC) - Summerville Div | Lumber mill; chip and biomass production | https://interfor.com/contact/operations-locations/ |
| LANXESS (2 area sites) | Manufacture phosphorus-based chemicals for auto, pharmaceutical, construction & other industries, plus numerous derivative products such as flame-retardant additives and intermediate products for agrochemicals; Manufacture advanced Industrial Intermediates including antioxidants, accelerators and peptizing agents | https://lanxess.com/corporate/home/ |
| Life Industries | Development, manufacture & packaging of commercial chemical and sanitizing products including BoatLIFE, RVbyLIFE, and AeroLIFE; also contract packaging & manufacturing | http://www.lifeindustries.com |
| Mankiewicz Coatings LLC | Manufacturing & distribution of coating & paint systems serving the medical, automotive, aviation, rail, yachting & other sectors | https://www.mankiewicz.com/english/company/ |
| Marabu North America LP | Develops & manufactures liquid laminates (clear coatings) and inks for digital printing and other applications such as vehicle/fleet graphics; new product: Mara Ban CS, a antimicrobial additive for a variety of coating applications | http://www.marabu-northamerica.com |
| NebuClear and sister company NebuPure/NanoPure | NebuClear: exclusive distributor of NABAS water purification products; NanoPure: nanotechnology-based platform designed to disinfect the air and surfaces of mold and pathogens | https://www.nanopuretech.com/contact/ |
| Nova Gas Technologies | Specialty gases supplier to the medical and semiconductor excimer laser markets | http://www.lasergas.com |
| Pure Aqua Solution | Organic disinfecting solutions (EPA registered & FDA approved) serving the healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture/food processing, education and other sectors (SC Launch company) | https://pureaquasolution.com/ |
| Southeast Biodiesel LLC (SEBD) | Manufactures biodiesel fuel (EPA-registered, ASTM D6751-compliant) | https://www.facebook.com/sebiodiesel/ |
| Systech Environmental Corp, affiliate of Lafarge Holcim | Processes non-hazardous alternate solid fuel (ASF) including plastics, paper, textiles, & rubber as well as iron, silica, alumina wastes, oil & biofuels; used as fuel to manufacture cement on site; affiliated with Geocycle and LafargeHolcim | https://www.go2systech.com/systech-facility-location-network-in-north-america/harleyville-south-carolina/ |
| RESEARCH | | |
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| Clemson's Coastal Research & Education Ctr (CREC) | Applied research, education and public service programs on agricultural products and medicinal plants | http://www.clemson.edu/public/rec/coastal/ |
| Clinical Research Center of the Carolinas (CRCC) | Full service dermatological & medical research including product development services and consulting, contract clinical trial research, and more | http://dermandlaser.com/category/clinical-research/ |
| Coastal Carolina Research Center | Clinical research trials and investigational drug studies | http://www.coastalcarolinaresearch.com |
| Cycle Clarity | R&D of factorial causes of infertility using machine learning / cognitive computing (SC Launch company) | |
| GEL Group | Geo/civil engineering; Full-service analytical lab supporting organic, inorganic, radiochemistry, radiobioassay and special analyses; corporate HQ | http://www.gel.com |
| Hollings Marine Laboratory - Ft. Johnson Campus | Research on coastal ecosystems and linkages to human health; partners are NOAA's NCCOS, NIST, MUSC's MBES, SCDNR, CofC's Grice Marine Lab | https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/about/facilities/ |
| Iverson Genetics, Charleston Laboratory | Advanced genetic testing to health care providers to promote early disease detection | http://www.iversongenetics.com |
| Medical Research South, LLC | Full service clinical trial management organization | https://www.medicalresearchsouth.com/ |
| Medical University Of South Carolina (MUSC) | Health care, post-secondary education, research (dozens of research centers & institutes) | http://www.musc.edu |
| MUSC's Marine Biomedicine & Environmental Sci Ctr | Molecular, biochemical, and cell biological research with emphasis on aspects of human health and disease | http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/mbes/index.htm |
| Pharmaceutical Research Network | Ophthalmology-dedicated contract research services to the pharmaceutical industry in North America, Australia and Europe | http://www.prnorb.com |
| PMG Research of Charleston | Clinical research | http://www.pmg-research.com/ |
| RHJ VA Medical Ctr's Charleston Research Institute | Investigations in medical research, health services research, and clinical trials research in support of veterans' health | http://www.charlestonresearchinstitute.org/ |
| Roper St. Francis Healthcare | Roper and Bon Secours St Francis Hospitals | http://www.rsfh.com |
| RSF Research and Innovation Center | Clinical trials and biotechnology commercialization | http://www.rsfh.com/research/ |
| South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) | R & D and technology transfer in various fields including advanced manufacturing & materials, information security/technology, energy, biosciences etc | http://www.scra.org |
| US Dept Of Agriculture Research Center | Agricultural and biological research and development | http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm?docid=5953 |
| SUPPORT SERVICES | | |
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| Advanced Technology International (ATI) | Non-profit facilitator of applied research & technology commercialization: biotech, metals, composites, robotics, maritime, energy, space-related tech | http://www.ati.org |
| Agro Merchants Group, an Americold Co. | Cold storage and logistics services for imported/exported products through Port of Charleston | https://agromerchants.com/charleston |
| Appmet Inc | Dimensional, physical and electrical calibration services in our climate-controlled laboratories or onsite at client firms | http://www.appmet.com |
| Atlantic Packaging North America | Packaging engineering, design and equipment for various sectors including agricultural, industrial, pharmaceutical and more | http://www.atlanticpkg.com |
| Equiscript LLC | Facilitates home-delivery of pharmaceuticals | http://www.equiscript.com |
| High Purity Standards, Inc. | Global manufacturer of NIST traceable standards for the calibration of analytical instruments | http://www.highpuritystandards.com |
| Ingenics Corporation | Multinational corporate consulting firm specializing in strategy, cost reduction, supply chain, digital transformation and more | https://www.ingenics.com/en/ |
| Lineage Logistics | Cold storage distribution facility; transloading, blast freezing, custom labeling, import/export services | http://lineagelogistics.com/facilities/charleston/ |
| Mid-States Packaging | Warehousing, distribution of plastic resin pellets used in many applications from food packaging to medical devices | http://www.mspack.com/ |
| Organic Standard Solutions Int'l LLC (os2i) | Calibration standards for chemical, environmental, pharmaceutical and food safety companies around the world | https://www.o2si.com/index.php |
| Protego (USA), Inc. | Manufacture & wholesale distribution of tank & flammable vapor processing safety equipment for chemical, pharmaceutical, bio-energy and other sectors | http://www.protego.com |
| Total Distribution Services, Inc. | Bulk shipping specialists; tank truck brokerage including food grade, pharmaceutical, chemical, hazardous, dry & liquid, LTL | https://tdsbulk.com/ |
| Translational Science Solutions LLC | FDA regulatory consulting services; facilitates commercialization of life science and healthcare products at all stages of development | http://www.translationalsciencesolutions.com/ |
| ZELTWANGER CNC Manufacturing LP and Leak Testing and Automation LP | Contract CNC manufacturer specializing in ready-to-install machine components and assemblies of the utmost quality and complexity. Markets, supports, and services assembly and testing systems for leak testing. | https://www.zeltwanger.com/ |
| Source: Charleston Regional Development Alliance, 2022 | | |
