Our Programs
Explore the diverse range of programs we offer at Startup Columbus by clicking an image or button below to find out more about how each program can support your entrepreneurial journey.
AI Skills Course
Applications for this program are now closed.
Thank you for your interest in the AI Skills Course. We’re excited by the response and look forward to working with this cohort.
Keep an eye out for more technology-focused programming from StartUP Columbus in 2026.
CO.STARTERS
We are now offering a virtual option! Click to learn more about CO.STARTERS Sprint.
The CO.STARTERS Core Program at StartUP Columbus is a 15-week course that will equip entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn ideas into businesses. We help local business owners turn their passion into a sustainable endeavor.
colab
If you are a startup or early stage venture looking for a professional work environment, the coLAB at StartUP Columbus is for you. We are looking for focused founders who are innovative, adaptable, and ready to take their business to its next chapter.
coLAB at StartUP Columbus is made possible in part by a grant received by the Wells Fargo Foundation
retaillab
In partnership with Highside Market, retailLAB is an incubator designed specifically for retail-focused small businesses. retailLAB offers three storefront spaces at below-market rate with one spot still open!
This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Knight Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley, Inc.
THE shine competition
SHINE (Supporting Highly Innovative and New Entrepreneurs) is a yearly pitch competition that empowers high school students across the Muscogee County School District. Focused on sparking creativity and entrepreneurial thinking, SHINE offers aspiring young innovators the tools, guidance, and mentorship they need to turn bold business ideas into compelling pitches.