STARTUP SHOWCASE: Launchpad COLA Spring '26

SPACE IS LIMITED: RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW

Come see what Columbia is building! The exciting culmination of our 12-week tech incubator powered by Launchpad will feature:

• A chance to meet all Fall 2025 graduating founders and learn about their game-changing startup (and vote on your favorite to win a special prize).
• Hear 3-minute stage pitches from this cohort’s top startups!
• Local Founders, investors, community leaders, and maybe a few surprises.
• 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 LIMITED: Register for your ticket today!

Tentative Program:

• 5:00pm Doors (and bar) open.
• 5:00-6:00pm Startup Showcase
  Expo-style meet the founders and vote on your favorite
• 6:00-7:00pm Stage Program & Pitches
  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!

This is for you if:

• You're building, growing, or scaling a tech company
• You (or someone you know) is an investor
• You're a community leader, economic development leader, or anyone who wants to see the thriving prosperity of Columbia and South Carolina.
• You're a technology professional looking to connect with Columbia's tech scene

Save your spot today!

Info: Meet all graduating founders and learn about their companies. YOU get to be an "investor" and help choose who will win the Community Choice award.

Info: The cohort's TOP 5 companies who won a multi-round pitch process will present their investor-ready pitches of their business! We'll present a few awards and keep it energetic and lively.

Info: Celebrate the founders and Columbia with meaningful connections and conversations!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Boyd Innovation Center, powered by GrowCo, 711 Saluda Avenue, Columbia, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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