EVENTS
Become part of Columbia’s tech startup community
Our events designed to spark collaboration, ignite innovation, and drive growth. Network with founders and inspiring founders, exchange ideas, and power your startup's journey—no experience required.
Tech Beans
Coffee and casual conversation centered around building scalable, high-growth startups in Columbia.
From 30 Minutes to 3: How AI Eliminates Your Repetitive Tasks
Every business owner has work they do over and over — generating quotes, drafting follow-ups, reformatting data, writing job posts. In this free one-hour workshop, Kevin Schumacher picks a real task from the room and eliminates it live.
Silicon Swamp Tech Meetup
Silicon Swamp is a tech focused meet-up in Columbia, SC with a focus on facilitating networking among South Carolina’s midlands technical scene.
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.
Tech Beans
Coffee and casual conversation centered around building scalable, high-growth startups in Columbia.
Midlands Veteran Entrepreneurship Workshop
This two‑day, hands‑on experience is designed to help Veterans build, launch, and grow their businesses.
Tech Beans
Coffee and casual conversation centered around building scalable, high-growth startups in Columbia.
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.
Tech Beans
Coffee and casual conversation centered around building scalable, high-growth startups in Columbia.
Tech Beans
Coffee and casual conversation centered around building scalable, high-growth startups in Columbia.
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.
Tech Beans
Coffee and casual conversation centered around building scalable, high-growth startups in Columbia.
Tech on Tap July 2026
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
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.
Tech Beans
Coffee and casual conversation centered around building scalable, high-growth startups in Columbia.
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.
Tech Beans
Coffee and casual conversation centered around building scalable, high-growth startups in Columbia.
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.
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.
Tech Beans
Coffee and casual conversation centered around building scalable, high-growth startups in Columbia.
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.
Tech Beans
Coffee and casual conversation centered around building scalable, high-growth startups in Columbia.
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.
Tech on Tap May 2026
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.
Tech Beans
Coffee and casual conversation centered around building scalable, high-growth startups in Columbia.
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.
Silicon Swamp Tech Meetup
Silicon Swamp is a tech focused meet-up in Columbia, SC with a focus on facilitating networking among South Carolina’s midlands technical scene.
Tech Beans
Coffee and casual conversation centered around building scalable, high-growth startups in Columbia.
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.
Tech Beans
Coffee and casual conversation centered around building scalable, high-growth startups in Columbia.
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.
Pitch It! For Filmmakers
Everyone has a story to tell. Pitch It! is a live event where filmmakers, writers, and producers have two minutes to present their ideas in front of a supportive audience and industry professionals. It’s an opportunity to build confidence, refine your story, and connect with South Carolina’s creative film community.
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.
BIC Intro Webinar
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.
Carolina Entrepreneurship Summit
The Carolina Entrepreneurship Summit is a forum bringing together the Carolina Entrepreneurship Ecosystem across Colleges, Schools, and Departments at the University of South Carolina.
STARTUP SHOWCASE: Launchpad COLA Spring ‘26
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 2026 Cohort - Session #12
Launchpad COLA Spring Cohort Session #12
Silicon Swamp Tech Meetup
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 2026 Cohort - Session #11
Launchpad COLA Spring Cohort Session #11
Finance Deep Dive: Know Your Numbers
Planning your business based on guesswork? Time to know your numbers.
Launchpad COLA Spring 2026 Cohort - Session #10
Launchpad COLA Spring Cohort Session #10
Startup Sprint
Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, build your dream team, and create a working prototype - all in one action-packed event. No prior startup experience needed.
Office Hours With Nelson Mullins - Members Only
Members Only: Get your business legal questions answered by Nelson Mullins with BIC Member Office Hours.
Tech on Tap Mar. 2026
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.
Silicon Swamp Tech Meetup
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!
SEO Power Hour by Hello SEO
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!