Columbus Startup Week
Columbus Startup Week
May 5-7, 2026
Columbus, OH | COhatch Polaris
Founders & Startup Teams
Make meaningful connections that can shape your company’s next chapter. Connect with funders, supporters, and potential partners while gaining insights from fellow innovators walking the same path.
University Partners & Students
Be part of the energy shaping tomorrow’s innovators. Startup Week offers practical knowledge, hands-on engagement, and access to the people turning big ideas into real ventures.
Entrepreneurs
Connect with the people and resources that can elevate your entrepreneurial journey. Discover insights you can apply immediately while embracing the momentum of our community.
Corporates
Join forces with rising startups that are driving momentum across the region. Explore new ways to innovate, test concepts, and spark business growth.
Investors
Explore fresh opportunities driven by Cincinnati’s most visionary entrepreneurs. Connect with founders ready to raise capital and scale their impact.
Innovation Ecosystem
Whether you run programs, provide critical services, or empower founders in the background, this is your opportunity to strengthen your impact and build meaningful partnerships.
Insights That Inspire Innovation and Drive Growth
Connect with forward-thinking entrepreneurs and visionary innovators in Columbus through dynamic panels, hands-on workshops, interactive showcases, and inspiring keynotes, all designed to accelerate your business growth and spark new ideas. Enjoy carefully curated networking, strategic matchmaking experiences, and opportunities to forge meaningful connections throughout the week.
Startup Week is Building Momentum – Featured Speakers Coming Soon
Our Featured Speakers lineup is shaping up, and soon you’ll see a program designed to inspire, challenge, and leave a lasting impact well beyond the event itself.
We’re bringing together a diverse group of thought leaders and innovators who will share fresh ideas and practical insights on stage. The full lineup will be posted here as soon as it’s ready, and you’ll also receive email announcements so you don’t miss any updates.
These speakers are set to provide a strong, reliable presence that will enrich your Startup Week experience. Stay tuned—the excitement is building.
Connect with Startups & VCs
Meet scaling startups and investors through focused networking opportunities designed to spark meaningful collaborations.
Venture Hub Pub
A curated workspace for VCs to meet founders, build relationships, and work comfortably throughout the week. VC ticket necessary for entry.
Curated Networking & Happy Hours
Network with founders, VCs, and thought leaders while sharing meals, meaningful conversations, and fun nightly happy hours.
Startup Showcases
Discover the startups driving growth and innovation across Columbus, with an inside look at their journey.
UpSkilling Workshops
Learn from industry experts through practical workshops that deliver actionable skills and business-advancing strategies.
Join the Momentum
Play a role in building what comes next for our startup community.
