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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.

01/09/2026

Your first step might feel small, but it can take you farther than you think. Kat’s living proof.

The journey is hard, but the moment you realize you’re actually doing it, that changes everything. You made that happen. And you can keep it going.

01/08/2026

Those first 90 days of owning a business can feel like everything all at once. If you received advice that helped you keep going, this is your moment to pass it on.

Founders learn best from each other. 📣 Share what got you through.

01/07/2026

Think about where your business could be six months from now with the right support behind you.

The Cultivate Program powered by the Truist Foundation helps you build a solid foundation. It helps you stay accountable and figure out your next move.

You don’t have to do this alone.

Powered by the Truist Foundation. APPLY NOW. https://www.startupcolga.org/cultivate-application

01/05/2026

Big news for one of our founders. 🎉

Roger Owens of Star Spangled Tea Coffee Co. has been awarded a grant that opens the door to up to $100,000 in equipment investment for his manufacturing operation.

This is what happens when founders have access to the right tools and steady support from a community that believes in long-term growth.

Congrats, Roger! We’re excited to see what comes next.

01/02/2026

Before starting our Cultivate Program Powered by the Truist Foundation, many founders feel unclear, stuck, and unsure of their next steps. This program changes that.

What surprises people most is what they gain along the way.

⭐ Confidence
⭐ Clarity
⭐ Support

By the end, founders say the same thing.
I can do this.
I am not doing it alone.
I am building something real.

Powered by the Truist Foundation.
APPLY NOW: https://www.startupcolga.org/cultivate-application

01/01/2026

New year. New goals. Same commitment to supporting entrepreneurs as they build what’s next.

Thank you for being part of our community. Here’s to growth, progress, and possibility in 2026.

12/29/2025

You’re not struggling because your idea isn’t good; you’re struggling because no one builds a business alone.

That’s why we created Cultivate: a program built for early-stage founders who are moving forward without a roadmap, mentorship, or real accountability.

Over a 10-week CO.STARTERS™ course and months of personalized mentorship, you’ll get the clarity, structure, and support needed to shape your idea and grow it with confidence.

Because effort isn’t the problem, the missing foundation is.

The Cultivate Program gives you that foundation. And from there, everything becomes possible. Powered by the Truist Foundation.

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

12/26/2025

This time of year can make you feel like you should be doing more, but here’s the truth: progress still counts, even when it’s small and quiet. Share this with someone who needs to hear it.

🔨 Keep showing up. The momentum is building, even if you don’t see it yet.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas, Columbus. 🎄 We hope your day is full of the kind of joy that reminds you why you started in the first place.

Keep believing in what you're building. We believe in you!

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. ❤️

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.

Address

1190 Front Avenue
Columbus, GA
31901

Website

http://www.startupcolga.com/

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