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Coworking Memberships

Shared or dedicated desks plus communal space, on flexible plans.

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Day Pass

Flexible single-day access to all Boyd Innovation Center shared spaces, 9am–5pm. Come see the space, explore coworking options, try out one of our soundproof phone booths, and discover why BIC is the place to build a tech startup in the Midlands.

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Office Rentals

Private offices for teams of all sizes with no long-term commitment.

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Conference Bookings

Professional meeting rooms for up to 16 people.

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Event Space

Configurable venue for workshops, receptions, and large gatherings.

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Tech Startup Events

Connect. Learn. Build.

Whether you're exploring your first startup idea or scaling an existing tech business, our events provide the connections, knowledge, and support you need to succeed.

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Startups on Tap
Jul 22
Startups on Tap

Join us every third Thursday evening for expert insights on the challenges that can make or break your tech startup—from incorporation decisions to scaling strategies.

Advisor Fridays
Jul 24
Advisor Fridays

Join us for Advisor Fridays. Meet one-on-one with experienced startup founders, tech professionals, and industry experts to get mentorship and advice from someone who’s been there before.

Programs for Columbia’s Tech Founders At All Stages

ECOSYSTEM ENGAGEMENT

Tech Beans

Coffee and conversation centered around building scalable, high-growth startups in Columbia.

Tech on Tap

A monthly meetup connecting Columbia's tech community with experts who've built, scaled, and exited successful startups.

SPARK

Startup Sprint

Startup Sprint is a fast-paced, 24-hour event where aspiring entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and innovators come together to experience what it takes to build a startup. 

IDEATION

Deep Dive Workshops

We host a regular workshop series diving deep into specific tech founder topics, including finance, legal, fundraising, and more.

LAUNCH

Product Jam

Product Jam brings together founders, designers, and product leaders to go from concept to working prototype.

Customer Discovery Lab

Customer Discovery Lab is a 6-week cohort program that helps early-stage founders

TRACTION

Growth Jam

Growth Jam puts AI tools in your hands to tackle customer acquisition head-on.

Founder Institute

The Founder Institute runs a 4 month part-time accelerator cohort designed for early stage and aspiring founders,
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