

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: STARTUP SHOWCASE: Launchpad COLA Spring '26
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event 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!Thursday, April 16, 5 pm - 8 pmSPACE IS LIMITED: RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOWCome see what Columbia is building! The exciting culmination of our 12-week tech incubator powered by Launchpad will feature:A chance to meet all Fall 2025 graduating founders and learn about their game-changing startup (and vote on your favorite to win a special prize).Hear 3-minute stage pitches from this cohort’s top startups!Local Founders, investors, community leaders, and maybe a few surprises.Drinks and light bites on us.Come be a part of the celebration and help us LAUNCH these founders into their next chapter!TICKETS ARE FREE BUT LIMITED: Register for your ticket today!Tentative Program:5:00pm Doors (and bar) open. 5:00-6:00pm Startup Showcase Expo-style meet the founders and vote on your favorite6:00-7:00pm Stage Program &amp; PitchesGraduation, awards, and pitches from TOP 5 cohort companies 7:00-8:00pm ReceptionEnjoy drinks, food, connections, and meet and celebrate with the founders!This is for you if:You're building, growing, or scaling a tech companyYou (or someone you know) is an investorYou're a community leader, economic development leader, or anyone who wants to see the thriving prosperity of Columbia and South Carolina.You're a technology professional looking to connect with Columbia's tech sceneBring someone, meet someone, learn something, help these founders grow!Save your spot today!Agenda🕑: 05:00 PMDoors Open🕑: 05:00 AM - 06:00 PMHappy Hour and Startup ShowcaseInfo: Meet all graduating founders and learn about their companies. YOU get to be an "investor" and help choose who will win the Community Choice award.🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMStage PitchesInfo: The cohort's TOP 5 companies who won a multi-round pitch process will present their investor-ready pitches of their business! We'll present a few awards and keep it energetic and lively.🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMReceptionInfo: Celebrate the founders and Columbia with meaningful connections and conversations!
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Boyd Innovation Center, powered by GrowCo
- **lat**: 33.9987885
- **long**: -81.0179074
- **full address**: Boyd Innovation Center, powered by GrowCo, 711 Saluda Avenue, Columbia, United States

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- **organizer**: Boyd Innovation Center (https://allevents.in/org/boyd-innovation-center/25927823)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Boyd Innovation Center, powered by GrowCo, 711 Saluda Avenue, Columbia, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Boyd Innovation Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Business, Exhibitions
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about STARTUP SHOWCASE: Launchpad COLA Spring '26 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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