# Startups events in Columbia, Today and Upcoming Startups events in Columbia - **Subtitle**: All Startups events in Columbia, South Carolina. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Columbia like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Startups events in Columbia, South Carolina. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Columbia like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Columbia - **Event Name**: 2026 Technology B2B Matchmaker Event - **Description**: South Carolina Research Authority(SCRA) and the SC Department of Commerce are partnering to bring you the SC Technology B2B MatchmakerAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8484d7b0-0d96-11f1-90dd-6dae820582 - **Date**: Wed Apr 22 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed Apr 22 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/2026-technology-b2b-matchmaker-event/100001981604256675 - **Venue**: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84YjIzOTc0Mjg0YzNlOWI1NDQzMTBlMGIwY2E5OGFlZTA2NTI3MThjMDExYjNhMTEyMDdhMDQ5MmUzMzY1MjEyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2VlZWVlZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzE1MzcyMjA.avif - **Price**: USD 49 - **Categories**: Business - **Event Name**: STARTUP SHOWCASE: Launchpad COLA Spring '26 - **Description**: Come see what Columbia is building! The exciting graduation of our 12-week tech incubator will feature stage pitches from the TOP 5 grads.About this EventLaunchpad COLA Startup Showcase! - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/startup-showcase-launchpad-cola-spring-26/100001983616959724 - **Venue**: Boyd Innovation Center, powered by GrowCo - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85M2FjOTRkOWJiZmE1YmJjZjVhMzhhMzMwOGFiMDE5YTQyNmIxNzM2NDQ0MzkxYzE0YmFjNjhjN2FmNDY5ZDY5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzE5MTEwNy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzE2NjczNTg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Business, Exhibitions - **Event Name**: City of Columbia's 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference - **Description**: Join the Office of Business Opportunities for this informative event during National Small Business Week on May 6th!About this EventThe City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities in partnership with the U.S. Smal - **Date**: Wed May 06 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed May 06 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/city-of-columbias-13th-annual-small-business-week-conference/100001986009921136 - **Venue**: Pastides Alumni Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy84NjNkNWFmYWEwNzAxNzRlODU2NGRmZjk1ZGQ4MDhkMDZlMjg4OTFkMTFkNTU3ZTA1M2RmYTZlOTg1MDNiNGI5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzQ4YTdlMS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzUxNjE5ODY.avif - **Price**: USD 20 to 35 - **Event Name**: 2026 Proving Ground - **Description**: 2026 Proving Ground is where innovators meet to test their next big ideas live and in person!About this Event2026 Proving GroundThe Proving Ground is an entrepreneurial competition to identify an - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/2026-proving-ground/100001982542509013 - **Venue**: Darla Moore School of Business - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8zMjlhN2E5ZDAxZjg0NmJjZTE0MmE5NTY0NTQzODJmNTZkMjFiMDBjYTk5ZDU5MzA3NWMxZDAyZTNhMzljNWI3LXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNDcwLWRjMTExNzFlLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3MDU1MjE2MQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Contests, Business, Workshops - **Event Name**: Massive Business Expansion - **Description**: Get ready to scale up big time with tips, talks, and networking at Massive Business Expansion!About this EventMassive Business ExpansionGet ready for an exciting in-person event where we're all about gr - **Date**: Mon May 04 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon May 04 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/massive-business-expansion/100001985645513182 - **Venue**: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbia, South Carolina - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjFiMjhlYTc1ZjgyZGUxYzM1Y2E4ODM1ZDAxMDYxOGI1MWZmODlmZWQ2ZWI2YWY2NDJhNDdlMDM2Njk5Mzk3NS1yaW1nLXc5NDAtaDQ3MC1kYzAyMDIwMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ4NTA4NzI.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Business ## Trending Events in Columbia - **Event Name**: Columbia Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!) - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fec4de2f7bd343950149cff9ac58e800f6b022ea8d9717c77993a5333b33b1dc-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758532291 - **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) -Columbia Area! - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES: - **Venue**: A. Perry Philips Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1bcb3b78dce7cb5760c55bd893fd0aaf8f349e92ff137ae6eba8361a8c3568fd-rimg-w612-h408-dc46491c-gmir.jpg?v=1759898621 - **Event Name**: Kamala Harris - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Kamala Harris, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Township Auditorium in vibrant Columbia, SC transforms into a realm of wonder - **Venue**: Township Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/221e5840-2e88-11f1-b66b-c789a2302db1-rimg-w1200-h800-dc141316-gmir.jpg?v=1775129765 - **Event Name**: A Conversation with Kamala Harris - **Description**: SHOW UPDATE: Kamala Harris’ Thursday, February 5 event at Township Auditorium in Columbia has been rescheduled to April 16th. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date and additional tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com Joi - **Venue**: The Township Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2436b81bf179b6a3ee502a8af02d4202e8bbbb1f7ff8864681e4edc2fa0333a8-rimg-w1200-h630-dc1b61a9-gmir?v=1775102881 - **Event Name**: Garnet & Black Spring Fest: Darius Rucker & Lauren Alaina - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Garnet & Black Spring Fest: Darius Rucker & Lauren Alaina, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Colonial Life Arena in dynamic Columbia, SC - **Venue**: Colonial Life Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/23ec33b0-2e36-11f1-b66b-c789a2302db1-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc602f2c-gmir.jpg?v=1775094549 - **Event Name**: Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks Football at Williams-Brice Stadium - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks Football at Williams-Brice Stadium, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Williams-Brice Stadium i - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5bfd0610-e518-11f0-a983-4dfa8e48b99b-rimg-w1200-h514-dc472f2f-gmir.jpg?v=1767055323 - **Event Name**: 2026 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games) - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to 2026 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games), where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Williams-Brice Stadium in the he - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c72c2f90-2d63-11f1-b4a4-e74a4bf63e65-rimg-w1200-h514-dc720610-gmir.jpg?v=1775004199 - **Event Name**: 2026 Missouri Tigers Football Season Tickets at Faurot Field - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of 2026 Missouri Tigers Football Season Tickets at Faurot Field, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Faurot Field in Columbia, MO set - **Venue**: Faurot Field - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c7010580-2f53-11f1-b66b-c789a2302db1-rimg-w1024-h788-dc0178ba-gmir.jpg?v=1775217229 - **Event Name**: Phish at Merriweather Post Pavilion - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Phish at Merriweather Post Pavilion, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Merriweather Post Pavilion in the heart of Columbia - **Venue**: Merriweather Post Pavilion - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9b93e460-27e9-11f1-abfa-df778fbf16da-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc060405-gmir.jpg?v=1774401972 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Columbia? - **A:** 2026 Technology B2B Matchmaker Event (Wed Apr 22 2026 at 08:00 am at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center), STARTUP SHOWCASE: Launchpad COLA Spring '26 (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:00 pm at Boyd Innovation Center, powered by GrowCo), City of Columbia's 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference (Wed May 06 2026 at 09:00 am at Pastides Alumni Center), 2026 Proving Ground (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:30 am at Darla Moore School of Business), Massive Business Expansion (Mon May 04 2026 at 07:00 pm at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbia, South Carolina). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Columbia? - **A:** STARTUP SHOWCASE: Launchpad COLA Spring '26 (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:00 pm at Boyd Innovation Center, powered by GrowCo), 2026 Proving Ground (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:30 am at Darla Moore School of Business), Massive Business Expansion (Mon May 04 2026 at 07:00 pm at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbia, South Carolina). - **Q**: What events are happening in Columbia in April 2026? - **A:** 2026 Technology B2B Matchmaker Event (Wed Apr 22 2026 at 08:00 am at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center), STARTUP SHOWCASE: Launchpad COLA Spring '26 (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:00 pm at Boyd Innovation Center, powered by GrowCo), 2026 Proving Ground (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:30 am at Darla Moore School of Business). - **Q**: How can I find events in Columbia? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Columbia on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Columbia? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Columbia? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Columbia include Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Boyd Innovation Center, powered by GrowCo, Pastides Alumni Center. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Columbia? - **A:** Prices for events in Columbia range from USD 20 to USD 49. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Columbia? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Columbia include South Carolina Department of Commerce, Boyd Innovation Center, CITY OF COLUMBIA - OFFICE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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