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Launchpad COLA Spring Cohort Session #9

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.

Launchpad COLA Spring Cohort Session #8

Silicon Swamp is a tech focused meet-up in Columbia, SC with a focus on facilitating networking among South Carolina’s midlands technical scene.  Every week we try and give a technical presentation, Q&A, and networking all in one place!

​This hands-on workshop covers SEO basics that actually matter –setting up Google Analytics and Search Console, submitting sitemaps, identifying your target keywords, and more!

Launchpad COLA Spring Cohort Session #7

Join us for a Founder Fridays — a casual meetup for founders in Columbia to connect and share their biggest challenges and learnings.

Launchpad COLA Spring Cohort Session #6

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.

Join Silicon Swamp for a hands-on hack night exploring the Godot Game Engine.

Every investment makes an impact. If you want to invest with conviction, or if you are an entrepreneur wondering how to raise capital/grow/scale while aligning with your faith—this is for you. We'll stream the virtual conference, provide some snacks, and facilitate some discussion.

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.

Whether you're testing a fresh idea or finally ready to turn your side hustle into a real business, our low-barrier tech incubator will help you validate your product, sharpen your business model, and get real traction.

​Join Silicon Swamp for a brief, informal talk and live demonstration on a DIY Quantum Computer, then hang around afterwards for networking.

Come see what Columbia is building! The exciting culmination of our 12-week tech incubator will feature a chance to meet all graduates of our 22-founder cohort and hear 3-minute stage pitches from this cohort’s top startups!

Columbia WordPress Meetup is an open group of local WordPress developers, designers, and publishers who come together to share our knowledge and experiences, and to meet other WordPress users in the Columbia and Midlands area.

Connect with fellow AI professionals, share experiences, and gain insights into the evolving AI landscape in South Carolina. Enjoy coffee and doughnuts provided by SCRA, and feel free to bring a colleague or friend.

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.

Columbia is an IT city and a lot of that happens in the cloud. Whether you're a cloud expert or simply curious, come join us at the Columbia AWS Users Group. Come teach. Come listen. Let's have fun!

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.

Join the community as we celebrate the bold ideas, powerful stories, and future shaping ventures of Cohort 5 of the Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator (BCSIA).

Launchpad COLA’s Cohort 1 Kicks Off

Gain practical insights on raising capital, planning for growth, and positioning your startup for success.

Connect with fellow AI professionals, share experiences, and gain insights into the evolving AI landscape in South Carolina. Enjoy coffee and doughnuts provided by SCRA, and feel free to bring a colleague or friend.

This fair gives an opportunity for students to connect directly with local entrepreneurs and small business owners who are offering real-world internship for the fall and spring semesters.

Whether you're testing a fresh idea or finally ready to turn your side hustle into a real business, our low-barrier tech incubator will help you validate your product, sharpen your business model, and get real traction.

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.