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.

Our final days of StartUP wins remind us what makes this community special.🤝 9 events that sparked new friendships and n...
12/23/2025

Our final days of StartUP wins remind us what makes this community special.

🤝 9 events that sparked new friendships and new ideas.
🎓 10 hours of free mentoring offered every month.
☕ 11 cups of coffee to keep the work moving.
🌱 12 months of Cultivate programming designed to help founders build real businesses with real support.

These wins reflect the heart of StartUP Columbus. Our founders are learning, connecting, growing, and showing up for each other all year long. ❤️

Product-based businesses, this one’s for you. Are you searching for a storefront?retailLAB is StartUP Columbus’s retail ...
12/23/2025

Product-based businesses, this one’s for you. Are you searching for a storefront?

retailLAB is StartUP Columbus’s retail incubator inside Highside Market, offering below-market storefront space for makers and product-based entrepreneurs ready to grow.

Run your own shop, build your brand, and gain real retail experience, without the heavy overhead.

✨ One space is still available.
👉 Apply now and make retailLAB your storefront at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/applyforretail

Made possible in part by the Knight Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley, Inc.

Before launching (especially during the Holidays), every founder thinks they need the perfect plan. Then they launch, an...
12/15/2025

Before launching (especially during the Holidays), every founder thinks they need the perfect plan. Then they launch, and reality becomes the teacher. Check out what some of our program graduates wish they would have known before launching during the Holidays.

🤰 Britnee learned: Mindset shapes everything. Confidence comes from taking action.

🎨 Melissa learned: Doing it all alone leads to burnout. A strong team creates room for real growth.

🚼 Lindsay learned: The market becomes your guide once you launch. Feedback shows you what works and what needs to evolve.

These lessons came from founders in our own community. Their December launches were not just business milestones. They were mindset shifts.

Have lessons of your own? Drop them in the comments!

The next four days of our 12 Days of StartUP Wins are all about what really matters: real support, real learning, and re...
12/09/2025

The next four days of our 12 Days of StartUP Wins are all about what really matters: real support, real learning, and real growth for Columbus founders.

From 5 new mentors and 6 hands-on Lunch & Learns to 7 industries represented in our 2025 class to 8(teen) new innovators now building inside our incubators.

Every number represents an entrepreneur taking their next step, and we couldn’t be more proud of this community.

You don’t have to be ready; you just have to start.The Cultivate Program gives you six months of clarity, mentorship, an...
12/08/2025

You don’t have to be ready; you just have to start.

The Cultivate Program gives you six months of clarity, mentorship, and hands-on support to turn your idea into something real. CO.STARTERS™, 1:1 guidance, and a community that stays with you long after graduation.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take the next step, this is it.

APPLY NOW. https://www.startupcolga.org/cultivate-application

12/05/2025

Entrepreneurship is tough enough on its own. Finding a program that genuinely invests in you shouldn’t be. That’s why the Cultivate Program just got a major upgrade, powered by Truist Foundation.

• Six months of real-world entrepreneur training.
• CO.STARTERS™ education
• Mentorship from people who truly care about your growth.
• Cohort of business owners who are building right alongside you.
+ more.

If your business has been on your heart, this is your sign.
Applications are open now. Trust us, they won’t stay open long.

Day by day, win by win, we made things happen for Columbus founders.The first four days of our 12 Days of StartUP Wins h...
12/04/2025

Day by day, win by win, we made things happen for Columbus founders.

The first four days of our 12 Days of StartUP Wins highlight everything that’s possible when resources expand, partnerships deepen, and entrepreneurs have space to grow.

LaunchCon.
Truist Foundation + FinSync.
Three Happy Hours.
Four funded finalists.

Imagine what’s next.

Columbus is buzzing with entrepreneurial energy! ⚡️ From helping to find financial resources to providing mentorship to ...
12/01/2025

Columbus is buzzing with entrepreneurial energy! ⚡️ From helping to find financial resources to providing mentorship to community connections, the tool will provide are fueling real growth.

Let’s work together to turn bold ideas into thriving businesses. 💼

11/25/2025

🚀 Big news from StartUP Columbus!

We’re thrilled to share that our CO.STARTERS is now powered byTruist Foundation! 🌟

This expanded initiative builds on our CO.STARTERS program, offering 10 weeks of entrepreneur training, 3 months of mentorship, and incubator access designed to help founders grow faster and smarter.

With Truist Foundation’s support, we’re making entrepreneurship more accessible, affordable, and impactful in our community. 💼

APPLY NOW. Link in bio

From a notebook idea to a thriving business in just 100 days. Proof that consistency creates momentum. 💡Ready to take yo...
11/20/2025

From a notebook idea to a thriving business in just 100 days. Proof that consistency creates momentum. 💡

Ready to take your first step? Let’s build your startup story together. 🚀

From refining her brand to empowering others through storytelling, Michelle Dorrill’s journey with StartUP Columbus show...
11/19/2025

From refining her brand to empowering others through storytelling, Michelle Dorrill’s journey with StartUP Columbus shows what’s possible when passion meets purpose. 💡

Her story is proof that consistency creates growth and community makes it meaningful. 💼

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Columbus, GA
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