Launchpad COLA Pitch Night!
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Launchpad COLA Pitch Night!

By Boyd Innovation Center

Overview

Come see what Columbia's building! The exciting graduation of our 12-week tech incubator will feature investor-ready pitches from top grads.

December's Tech on Tap 🍻 is getting turned up to 💯 !

Launchpad COLA Pitch Night!

Thursday, December 18th, 5 pm - 8 pm

SPACE IS LIMITED: RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW

Come see what Columbia is building! The exciting culmination of our 12-week tech incubator 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!


Approximate Program:

  • 5:00pm Doors (and bar) open.
  • 5:00-5:45pm “Expo Hall” style meet the founders and vote on your favorite
  • 5:45-7:00pm Core Program.
    Graduation, awards, and investor-ready pitches from top cohort graduates.
  • 7:00-8:00pm Reception
    Drinks, food, connections, and meet and celebrate with the founders!



This is for you if:

  • You're building, growing, or scaling a tech company
  • You (or someone you know) is an investor
  • You'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 scene


Bring someone, meet someone, learn something, help these founders grow!


Save your spot today!

Category: Business, Startups

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Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Boyd Innovation Center, powered by GrowCo

711 Saluda Avenue

Columbia, SC 29205

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Agenda

Doors Open

5:00 AM - 5:45 PM

Venture Showcase / Founder "Expo"

While you have drinks and light bites, move around the room to meet all graduating founders and learn about their companies. There will be interactive participation and a special prize!

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Core Program : PITCH NIGHT

The big moment! We'll move to the stage for a brief celebration of all graduating founders, and the TOP graduating startups will present their 3-minute investor-ready pitches of their business! We'll present a few awards and keep it energetic and lively.

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Boyd Innovation Center

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Dec 18 · 5:00 PM EST