| 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 | https://www.agfa.com/corporate/ |
| 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 |
| Catalytic Data Science | Software development center to support firm's product/svc of secure digital workspace for researchers' data, analytics, visualizations, collab tools, etc | http://www.catalyticds.com/ |
| CMS Imaging Inc | Full service medical imaging equipment solutions company serving Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina | http://www.cmsimaging.com |
| DeGen Medical | Engineering and R&D lab for medical device that aids surgeons treating patients with complex spinal disorders | https://degenmedical.com/ |
| Doxy.me | Telemedicine software used globally | https://doxy.me/en/about/who-we-are/ |
| DuPont Cooper River Site -- Molykote & Liveo Healthcare | Crastin® PBT polyester resins; MOLYKOTE® specialty lubricants; Liveo® pharma silicone tubing | http://www.dupont.com |
| 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 | https://www.linkedin.com/company/finalcontrol-inc/about/ |
| Floyd Brace Co. Inc. | Orthopedic & prosthetic appliances, durable medical goods | http://www.floydbrace.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.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/news/1648741770518-habitnu-selects-charleston-south-carolina-business-expansion/ |
| Heartbeat Tech Inc. | Developer of The SAVER, a novel CPR adjunct device | https://www.heartbeattechsc.com/ |
| Hill-Rom Company Inc. | Manufacture surgical lighting, operating tables, operating room equipment mgmt systems | https://www.hillrom.com/en/about-us/locations/ |
| Jrlon Inc., - Metalworx Division | Full service contract manufacturer of low to high volume, highly engineered and precision manufactured components, assemblies and other products for the medical, forestry, defense, aerospace, power generation, transportation, communications, steel, wind energy, packaging and other industrial and technology based industries; Capabilities incl. CNC Machining, laser cutting, manual welding, robotic welding, bending, assembly, laser engraving, 3D printing, liquid and powder coating and iriditing | https://jrlon.com/metalworx-division |
| 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/press-releases/kontakt-io-opens-new-office-in-charleston-south-carolina/ |
| Little Beeings | A social-emotional intelligence development product that uses a variety of activities, toys and emotional intelligence games to make learning fun and build an emotional support foundation between a child and caregivers | https://www.linkedin.com/posts/medical-university-of-south-carolina_nurse-innovators-honored-for-work-helping-activity-7043256095980625920-WhIc/ |
| 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.linkedin.com/company/nanoscreen-llc/about/ |
| 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/ |
| Rehablearning | Mobile application textbooks on goniometry skills and ambulatory assistive devices | https://education.musc.edu/MUSCApps/FacultyDirectory/Giles-Amanda |
| SafeMedWaste, Inc. | Product development, manufacturing and strategic sourcing of controlled pharmaceutical substance disposal solutions | https://safemedwaste.com/ |
| SealCath, LLC | Double ballon catheter | https://www.sealcath.com/ |
| SHL Medical | Manufacturing of plastic components of disposable auto-injectors used in the medical and healthcare field | https://shl-medical.com/ |
| Southern Optical Company | Optical product manufacturing and laboratory | https://www.essilorpro.com/ee-participating-labs |
| 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 | https://www.sterimed.fr/en/about-us/locations |
| 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 |
| TriMech | 3D technology products & services; mechanical design & engineering, rapid prototyping; numerous applications incl medical/dental | http://trimech.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; Certified by ASR in AS100D, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016; Also rated CMMI for Development, v1.3, Maturity Level 3 | https://www.uec-electronics.com/ |
| Verge Solutions | Web-based software for healthcare organizations; provider management, organizational compliance, patient and employee safety | https://www.vergehealth.com/ |
| XIFIN | Revenue cycle management (RCM), laboratory information systems and other IT solutions for diagnostic healthcare providers; U.S. East Coast hub | 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 / BlinkCNS | Detection, differentiation and management of neurological disease (including concussions and traumatic brain injury) through rapid, noninvasive collection of objective data from the eyes | https://www.blinkcns.com/ |
| Glycopath | Biomarker discovery and clinical assay development to improve patient care and treatment | https://glycopath.com/ |
| Phi Life Sciences, LLC | Molecular diagnostics and testing laboratory (SCRA SC Launch company) | http://www.philifesciences.com |
| Vigilent Labs | Advanced Bio-Informatics & Health Surveillance Solutions through Rapid & Accurate Testing solutions, Connectivity, Collaboration, Data Fusion and Analytics for Public Health, Public Safety, First Responders, our Military and Commercial Firms | https://www.linkedin.com/company/vigilent-inc/about/ |
| Vikor Scientific | Molecular diagnostics and CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited lab facilities | https://www.vikorscientific.com/ |
| Vitrologic | Collection of biologicals for manufacturing controls, calibrators and purified human proteins, as well as for pharmaceutical, diagnostic and academic research needs | https://www.vitrologic.com/about-us/ |
| BIOTECH / AGTECH | | |
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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 | https://bioabchem.com/ |
| 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 |
| Charleston Hemp Company | Industrial hemp processing | https://www.charlestonhempcompany.org/ |
| DAB Pumps Inc. | Wholesale distribution for brands such as Leader, DAB and Tesla pumps serving domestic & residential, commercial & industrial, and agriculture & irrigation applications | https://dabpumps.us/en/dabpumps |
| Fibrotherapeutics | Development of treatments based on the caveolin-1 scaffolding domain (CSD) peptide for diseases involving organ fibrosis and vascular leakage | https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanley-hoffman-0501838/ |
| Gruthan Bioscience | Stem cell based approaches to developing new treatments for rare liver diseases | https://gruthan.wixsite.com/website |
| 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/ |
| Innova Therapeutics | Biotechnology company developing a monoclonal antibody (mAb) platform targeting a protein that is highly expressed in various solid cancers including pediatric osteosarcoma, sarcomas, breast cancer and pancreatic cancer. A diagnostic is currently under development as a potential marker for early detection. | https://www.innovatherapeutics.com/ |
| Interfor US, Inc. (SC) - Summerville Div | Lumber mill for one of the world's largest forest products companies; chip and biomass production | https://interfor.com/contact/operations-locations/ |
| Leukogene Therapeutics | Biotechnology company intended to accelerate the development of new therapeutics for patients with advanced-stage cancer | https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/510451-66#overview |
| Lipo-Immuno Tech LLC | Anti-cancer strategies utilizing lipid metabolism/signaling and immuno-therapy | https://lipo-immunotech.com/ |
| Living Carbon | Research and development to enhance CO2 capture and storage in plants and trees | http://www.livingcarbon.com |
| LoxiGen | Drug development research towards a specific type of breast cancer (triple negative) | https://web.musc.edu/about/news-center/2023/06/12/sttr-grant-moves-breast-cancer-drug-development-work-forward |
| MicroVide, LLC | Microdialysis and microfluidics applications to measure pathways and drug effects (start-up) | http://www.microvide.com |
| MitoChem | Mitochondrial protective therapeutics for ocular & neurodegenerative diseases | https://www.mitocheminc.com/ |
| NeuroEpigenix | Development of new therapeutics for alcohol and substance use disorders. | https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-cowan-2a8534bb/ |
| Royal Labs Natural Cosmetics Inc. | Custom formulator and contract manufacturer of natural skin, body, and hair care products | http://www.royallabs.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/ |
| Xequel Bio | Clinical stage biopharmaceutical company whose technology (licensed from the Medical University of South Carolina) is transforming its proprietary aCT1 peptide technology platform to develop drugs that will revolutionize the way the body responds to injury | https://xequel.com/about/ |
| 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, including a fully automated GMP sterile filling technology fully integrated with its network of formulation development, packaging / labeling, lab services and pharma storage and services facilities | http://www.alcami.com |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ingredion Inc. | Manufacture sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials used in products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals | http://www.ingredion.com |
| New World Pharmaceuticals/New World Consumer Products | 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 |
| Geocycle LLC (Systech 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 supplier | http://www.honeywellsafety.com |
| Horizon Scientific Inc., a Standex Co. | Corporate offices, warehousing and manufacture of specialty refrigerators, freezers and cryogenic equipment for pharma, biotech, medical and other sectors | https://www.horizonscientific.com/ |
| 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/ |
| NanoPure | Nanotechnology-based platform designed to disinfect the air and surfaces of mold and pathogens | https://www.nanopuretech.com/contact/ |
| Nova Gas Technologies | Global supplier of specialty gases (such as Krypton, Xenon, Neon and others) to the medical and semiconductor excimer laser markets; ISO 9001:2015 certified | https://lasergas.com/ |
| 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 |
| RESEARCH | | |
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| AccellaCare | Clinical research | https://www.accellacare.us/our-clinics |
| Clemson's Coastal Research & Education Ctr (CREC) | Applied research, education and public service programs on agricultural products and medicinal plants | https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/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 | https://clinicalresearchcarolinas.com/ |
| 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) | https://cycleclarity.com/ |
| Defense Engineering Services (DES) | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing engineering and manufacturing services for the aerospace and defense industries including technical solutions, biomechanics and survivability research, test services, vehicle and C4I systems integration and prototype fabrication | https://www.defengserv.com/expertise.html |
| 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/ |
| Medical University Of South Carolina (MUSC) | Health care, post-secondary education, research (dozens of research centers & institutes) | https://research.musc.edu/ |
| Novotech | Contract Research Organization (CRO) conducting clinical trials | https://novotech-cro.com/contact |
| RHJ VA Medical Ctr's Charleston Research Institute | Investigations in medical research, health services research, and clinical trials research in support of veterans' health | https://www.va.gov/charleston-health-care/research/ |
| Roper St. Francis Healthcare 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 | https://www.scra.org/get-support/lease-space/applied-technologies-center/ |
| US Dept Of Agriculture Research Center | Agricultural and biological research and development | https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/charleston-sc/vegetable-research/docs/main/ |
| 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 |
| Appmet Inc | Dimensional, physical and electrical calibration services in our climate-controlled laboratories or onsite at client firms; ISO-9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 | 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 |
| EcoSteris Inc. | Plastics and other medical waste recycling into raw materials for new consumer products | https://www.ecosteris.com/ |
| Equiscript LLC | Facilitates home-delivery of pharmaceuticals | http://www.equiscript.com |
| HPS by ZeptoMetrix | Global manufacturer of NIST traceable standards for the calibration of analytical instruments | http://www.highpuritystandards.com |
| Ingenics Corporation | Multinational corporate consulting firm specializing in the transformation and digitization of business models, products, and processes, serving automotive, aerospace, logistics, agriculture and medical technology, and other industries | https://www.ingenics.com/en/ |
| Lineage Logistics | Cold storage distribution facility; transloading, blast freezing, custom labeling, import/export services | https://www.onelineage.com/facilities/charleston-palmetto-commerce |
| 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 |
| 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 / Leak Testing & Automation LP | Contract CNC manufacturer specializing in ready-to-install machined components and complex assemblies for multiple global industries, including electric mobility, medical technology, packaging and aerospace; leak-testing systems services and support | https://www.zeltwanger.com/ |
| Source: Charleston Regional Development Alliance, 2024 | | |
