Whether you're just starting to explore your tech idea or already running a business, this is your chance to discover how the BIC community can support your journey.

The Carolina Entrepreneurship Summit is a forum bringing together the Carolina Entrepreneurship Ecosystem across Colleges, Schools, and Departments at the University of South Carolina.

Come see what Columbia is building! The exciting culmination of our 12-week tech incubator will feature all graduates of our 20-company Spring 2026 Launchpad COLA cohort plus investor-ready stage pitches from this cohort’s top startups!

Launchpad COLA Spring Cohort Session #12

Silicon Swamp is a tech focused meet-up in Columbia, SC with a focus on facilitating networking among South Carolina’s midlands technical scene. 

Launchpad COLA Spring Cohort Session #11

Planning your business based on guesswork? Time to know your numbers.

Launchpad COLA Spring Cohort Session #10

Members Only: Get your business legal questions answered by Nelson Mullins with BIC Member Office Hours.

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!