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BIC Partnership Program · Columbia, SC

The place to connect your brand to Columbia's next founders.

Boyd Innovation Center is Columbia's hub for founders, builders, and what's next. Partner with us to get in front of the people building the future of the Midlands.

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5 annual tiersEvent & in-kind options
Why Partner

Columbia loses too much founder talent.

Promising companies build here, then leave for Austin, Charlotte, or Atlanta the moment they need real capital, talent, or community. BIC exists to change that story - and every sponsor is investing directly in keeping Columbia's best ideas, and best people, right here.

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Space

Coworking, dedicated desks, and private offices at 711 Saluda Ave that keep founders building in Columbia.

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Programs

Startup Sprint, ColaStarts, Launchpad COLA, Mentor Fridays, Advisor Fridays, and the GrowCo Fund.

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Community

The mentors, advisors, investors, and peer founders that make Columbia worth staying in.

Our Reach

An audience of entrepreneurs, builders, collaborators, and leaders.

Between tech office renters, coworking members, third-party event rentals, startup programming, public-private partnerships, plus our digital presence - the audience your partnership puts you in front of is hyper-curated for tech professionals, current and aspiring entrepreneurs, and business and economic development leaders from across the region.

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Our Partners

In good company.

Join the organizations investing in Columbia's tech future.

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Annual Partner Tiers

Choose how you show up.

Five tiers built to match the visibility, access, and impact your organization is looking for. Click any tier for the full breakdown.

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Event & In-Kind Sponsorships

Support something specific.

Not every partner wants an annual commitment. Back a single event, or bundle several - up to you.

All dollar amounts are draft estimates, subject to confirmation.

Want to sponsor multiple events? We'll bundle them into a single recurring package - just ask.

Add-Ons

Customize any tier.

Mix and match to shape a partnership that matches your goals.

    Let's Talk

    Let's build something together.

    Tell us about your goals and we'll get back within two business days with a tailored partnership outline.

    Prefer to reach out directly?

    We'd love to talk through what a partnership could look like for your team.