Columbus Startup Week

May 5-8, 2026

Columbus, OH | COhatch Polaris

Come for 4 days packed with meaningful connections, fresh startup insights, and real momentum. Meet Spot, the Boston Dynamics robot dog, learn about robotics and entrepreneurism. Check the agenda for great presenters. Whether you’re building a company, backing one, or supporting the ecosystem, this is the place to be.

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.