Become part of Columbia’s tech startup community
Find free networking events, learn from people who have built companies in the Midlands, and get plugged into the tech community near you in Columbia, SC.
Recurring Networking Events
Hosted at the Boyd Innovation Center, 711 Saluda Ave
MONTHLY · THIRD THURSDAY · EVENINGS
Tech on Tap
Tech on Tap is a monthly community gathering to connect with Columbia’s tech scene and learn from pros who have built, scaled, and exited successful companies.
Next date coming soon
WEEKLY · TUESDAYS · 8–9 AM
Tech Beans
Coffee and casual conversation centered around building scalable, high-growth startups in Columbia.
Every Tuesday
THURSDAY EVENINGS
Silicon Swamp
An evening of technical discussions and networking where technologists and the tech-curious dig into new developments, technologies, and techniques.
Next: Thu, Nov 12 · 6 PM
Around Columbia
Startup workshops and founder networking events around Columbia, SC
Startup Sprint
Boyd Innovation Center
Startup Sprint is a fast-paced, 24-hour event where aspiring entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and innovators form teams and take a startup idea through the entire build journey with guidance from industry experts.
What attendees say
270+ Unique tech entrepreneurs served
The speaker was knowledgeable and delivered valuable information, experience, and tips in a short time. I received multiple tips and met contacts. Excellent overall.
I come to interact with people within my network and to meet interesting people; mission accomplished.
Place looks great. Good energy at the event.
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Host your event at the BIC
The Lounge seats up to 100 and the Main Hall up to 150, with flexible arrangements and AV available.
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