StartUP Columbus

StartUP Columbus Cultivating a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem to support entrepreneurs and successful startups ⚡️

Our Mission

StartUP Columbus is an organization focused on cultivating a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem to support entrepreneurs and successful startups. We support entrepreneurs through mentorship programs and increased accessibility to human, financial, and
professional resources. Our Vision

Our vision is for business ownership to be a possibility for all residents in the region.

This could be the night that changes your business.The funding. The exposure. The connections.One opportunity could be t...
07/17/2026

This could be the night that changes your business.

The funding. The exposure. The connections.

One opportunity could be the push your business needs to reach the next level.

LaunchCon 2026 applications close in one week.

If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity, this is it.

Apply by Aug. 7. https://www.startupcolga.org/launchconcolumbus

07/15/2026

The gap isn't between people who use AI and people who don't.

It's between people who know how to use it well and people who are still figuring it out.

The AI Skills Course is designed to help you build practical AI skills you can use immediately to save time, streamline your work, and create smarter workflows.

✔ No coding experience required

✔ Hands-on learning with Emilie Schario

✔ Learn alongside other professionals and business owners

Complete all four sessions and receive:

✅ Reimbursement for your ChatGPT or Claude subscription

✅ 3 months of free workspace at StartUP Columbus

📅 July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12

💻 Laptop required

📍 StartUP Columbus

If you've been waiting for the right time to learn AI, this is it. Sign up today. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P2J9FDQ

$40,000 in funding. One application between you and the stage.The founder in this photo walked off with a real check. Th...
07/13/2026

$40,000 in funding. One application between you and the stage.

The founder in this photo walked off with a real check. This year the prize pool is bigger than ever.

Pitch your business live at LaunchCon 2026. Get coached. Meet investors. Compete with the region's most promising founders.

📍 Open to founders within 150 miles of Columbus
🗓️ Applications close August 7
💸 Free to apply

Know a founder who's ready for this? Tag them below.

Apply now: https://www.startupcolga.org/launchconcolumbus

If you've been telling yourself, "I'll apply tomorrow..."This is tomorrow.CO.STARTERS Sprint starts next Monday, and thi...
07/08/2026

If you've been telling yourself, "I'll apply tomorrow..."

This is tomorrow.

CO.STARTERS Sprint starts next Monday, and this is your last chance to join this cohort.

We'll bring the structure. You bring the idea.

Apply now. https://www.startupcolga.org/costarters-sprint

Behind every business is a founder who decided to start.A founder who asked questions, took risks, learned new skills, a...
07/07/2026

Behind every business is a founder who decided to start.

A founder who asked questions, took risks, learned new skills, and kept going when things got hard.

Shout out to the entrepreneurs building incredible businesses in our community:

📍 Albert of TidyPig Cleaning
📍 Victor Nguyen of Prestige Shrimp
📍 Britnee Wheeler of Rose Maternity Co.
📍 Kristi Pitts of The Crowned Beauty Company
📍 Roger Owens of Star Spangled Tea
📍 Tara Harris of FemeFlex
📍 Mya Swaby of MindMunch App

This is what StartUP Columbus is all about.

Be honest. Has ChatGPT become your new Google search? 👀You're barely scratching the surface.Join the AI Agents Skill Cou...
07/06/2026

Be honest. Has ChatGPT become your new Google search? 👀

You're barely scratching the surface.

Join the AI Agents Skill Course and learn practical ways to use AI that can actually save you time and make your work easier.

Starts July 22.

Laptop required. Curiosity encouraged.

Apply Now. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P2J9FDQ

Raise your hand if you've been saying, "I'll start soon." 🙋🙋‍♀️ If that sounds familiar, CO.STARTERS Sprint was built fo...
07/03/2026

Raise your hand if you've been saying, "I'll start soon." 🙋🙋‍♀️

If that sounds familiar, CO.STARTERS Sprint was built for you.

This two-week virtual program is designed to help aspiring founders stop overthinking and start making real progress. You'll work through your business idea, pricing, marketing, customer strategy, revenue model, and more, all with the support of experienced facilitators and a community of fellow entrepreneurs.

📅 July 13–24

💻 Live on Zoom

⏰ Monday–Friday | 5:30–8:30 PM

Two weeks. One focused commitment. A whole lot of momentum.

Applications are open. Apply Today. https://www.startupcolga.org/costarters-sprint

Everyone keeps saying you need to learn AI. The problem? Most people don't know where to start.The AI Skills Course was ...
07/03/2026

Everyone keeps saying you need to learn AI. The problem? Most people don't know where to start.

The AI Skills Course was built for professionals who want practical, hands-on experience using tools like ChatGPT and Claude to save time, reduce repetitive work, and build workflows they can actually use.

No coding. No technical background. No endless YouTube rabbit holes.

Just guided instruction, real-world applications, and a room full of people learning how to work smarter.

Plus, participants who complete all four sessions receive:

✅ ChatGPT or Claude subscription reimbursement

✅ 3 months of free workspace at coLAB

📅 July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12

💻 Laptop required

📍 StartUP Columbus

Only 20 spots are available.

Apply now. https://www.startupcolga.org/startup-programs

Tag someone who's been saying they need to learn AI.

07/01/2026

💰 $40,000 in funding. One stage. One winner.

LaunchCon 2026 applications are officially open, and this year the opportunity is bigger than ever:
💰 One category
🏆 One stage
🚀 $40,000 in funding

If selected, you’ll pitch your business live, receive coaching, gain exposure, and compete alongside some of the region’s most promising founders.

📍 Open to entrepreneurs within 150 miles of Columbus
🗓️ Applications close Aug. 7th
🎤 LaunchCon 2026 takes place November 13 at the Cunningham Center

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to put your idea out there, this is it. Tag an entrepreneur who needs to apply.

APPLY NOW. https://www.startupcolga.org/launchconcolumbus

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