Upstate company joins SCRA; 3 others receive additional funding.

A Greenwood-based startup specializing in automatic fire suppression systems has been accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority member company, while two Midlands businesses joined another Upstate member company in receiving new grant funding.

Fire Gator LLC specializes in automatic fire suppression systems for buses, motor coaches, farm equipment, construction equipment, and heavy machinery. The suppression systems protect engine compartments and battery storage areas from brake or wheel hub fires and in-cabin fires.

Columbia-based Bird Dog Deals LLC, a software automation company, received a $50,000 acceleration grant. The startup produces real estate acquisition software that streamlines underwriting for large investors looking to buy single-family homes across the country.

Humimic Medical LLC, based in Greenville, also received a $50,000 acceleration grant. The company produces synthetic medical gelatins used in medical research, simulations and other types of health care training.

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