Looking for local entrepreneurs: The Five Things You Need to Know About StartUP Columbus

A Note from StartUP Columbus Executive Director, Ben MacMinn.

Entrepreneurship is the single largest job creator in America. For Columbus to continue growing and thriving as a leader in business, we have to support entrepreneurs in our community. We are here to do just that. StartUP Columbus is a business incubator focused on helping entrepreneurs where they currently are and where they hope to go.

Although entrepreneurs come in many shapes, sizes, and colors, we can support startups at any level. Are you in the ideation phase? Go through our CO.STARTERS cohort. Are you running your business and need help with resources, networking, and connectivity? Maybe joining our Incubator Program is right for you. Do you have an idea but no clue who to talk to or what next steps to take? Set up a free consultation with our staff about how to move your idea forward. Do you have the next idea to change the world? Get connected with our experts, mentors, and investment programming to grow and scale your business.

Beyond these options, we provide our entrepreneurs with a plethora of resources. These resources include help with business basics, networking opportunities, high-speed internet access, consultation with hand-selected service providers, comprehensive business training programs, mentorship and mentorship programs, office/desk space, streaming studio, and so much more.

Depending on the resources you need, StartUP Columbus has an application process. We have a short application for those interested in the 9-week CO.STARTERS program to help us become more familiar with your business idea. For those interested in the 6-month Incubator Program, we have a more extensive application process designed to help us meet you and your venture from a closer perspective. We have various strategies for all other services to introduce you to StartUP Columbus and us to you.

To date, StartUP Columbus has helped to take 47 different businesses and individuals through our programming and beyond as they become successful startups in Columbus for years to come. Some of these businesses include SlumberPod, Bridgepath CFO Solutions, Beejou Craft Kombucha, ClinCept, and ColGACare.

StartUP Columbus supports entrepreneurs in the entire Greater Columbus Region. Our 4,000 square foot incubator is conveniently located in Uptown Columbus, at the corner of Front Avenue and 12th Street. Make an appointment for a private tour to learn more about how we can support you.