STARTUP SHOWCASE: Launchpad COLA Spring ‘26
Past event
5:00 PM –
711 Saluda Avenue, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States (map of Boyd Innovation Center, opens in a new tab)
See what Columbia is building!
Join us for an exciting showcase of the BIC’s Launchpad COLA Spring 2026 Tech Incubator Cohort.
20 tech startups >> 5 stage pitches >> 1 big night.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot now!
Launchpad COLA is a 12-week tech incubator program powered by Launchpad Tech Ventures, a Greenville SC company, built upon nationally recognized and proven training curriculum. It’s founder boot camp.
35 tech-focused startup companies applied, 20 were accepted to the Spring 2026 Cohort at the Boyd Innovation Center.
After 12 weeks of early mornings, mentorship, refining, and building – 20 startups and their founders are ready to show Columbia what they've created.
What to Expect:
- Meet the Spring 2026 Cohort founders and their game-changing startups. Play investor and vote on your favorite to win a special award.
- Hear stage pitches from this cohort’s top startups!
- Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders, tech professionals, and the innovation community from Columbia and across South Carolina.
- Drinks and light bites on us.
Come be a part of the celebration and help us LAUNCH these founders into their next chapter!
Tickets are free, but space is limited. Save your spot today!
(Tentative) Event Details: Thursday, April 16th
➜ 5:00-6:00pm Startup Showcase & Happy Hour
- Expo-style meet the founders and vote for your favorite. Doors (and bar) open at 5:00pm.
➜ 6:00-7:00pm Stage Program
- Graduation, awards, and pitches from TOP 5 cohort companies
➜ 7:00-8:00pm Reception
- Enjoy drinks, food, connections, and meet and celebrate with the founders!