Chucktown Startups upcoming events

SCRA Lowcountry Startups on Tap Celebration (Thu, July 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join us for SCRA’s quarterly Startups on Tap Celebrations, hosted across the Lowcountry, Midlands, and Upstate.

These events bring together South Carolina’s innovation community to highlight the progress, achievements, and growth happening across the state. We’ll celebrate newly accepted Member Companies, recognize those awarded grant funding, and spotlight recent SC Launch Inc. investments driving impact in our ecosystem.

Startups on Tap is more than a celebration—it’s an opportunity. Founders can connect with fellow founders, build meaningful relationships, and exchange real-world experiences. Ecosystem partners and Member Company benefit providers will also be in the room to help strengthen collaborations and spark new possibilities.

Join us to raise a glass to innovation, entrepreneurship, and the incredible companies shaping South Carolina’s future.

Cups and Convos (by Events Bourne) (Sat, July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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Cups and Convo is a casual gathering for people who are genuinely curious about others and enjoy meaningful conversations. Whether you come with a friend or on your own, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new people, share stories, and enjoy great coffee in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Sometimes the best conversations happen with strangers, come see where the conversation takes you.

Techstars Give First Week (Tue, July 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Master the Founder Journey

A successful startup requires practical strategies and a reliable network.

This July, we are launching Techstars Give First Week, a virtual event series delivering a mix of tactical blueprints and deep network insights backed by 20 years of network experience.

Our multi-day lineup ranges from hands-on sessions on bootstrapping to candid conversations on co-founder dynamics and founder resilience.

Join us to gain clear answers, connect directly with experienced mentors, investors, and founders, and unlock the tools to scale your business.

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Chucktown Startups 5x5 LIVE (Tue, July 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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Five Founders. Five Minutes. Real Feedback.

Whether you're validating your very first idea or growing an established business, Chucktown Startups 5x5 LIVE is your opportunity to share what you're building and receive valuable feedback from fellow entrepreneurs and supporters.

Each event features five founders, each with five minutes to present their business, product, service, or idea. NO PITCH DECKS. Following every presentation, the audience will have the opportunity to ask up to three questions or offer supportive comments and constructive feedback to help each founder move forward.

Event Schedule

5:30 PM | Networking

Meet fellow entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, mentors, and startup supporters before the presentations begin.

6:00 PM | 5x5 LIVE Pitches

Five founders take the stage - NO PITCH DECKS, followed by audience Q&A and feedback after each presentation.

Who Should Pitch?

Entrepreneurs at every stage are welcome, including:

Someone exploring a new business idea
A founder validating a concept
A startup preparing for launch
A growing business seeking customers, partners, or feedback
An established company introducing a new product or service

No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, we'd love to hear your story.

How Do I Sign Up to Pitch?

Only five founder presentation slots are available for each event. Founders interested in pitching must sign up in advance to be considered for a presentation slot.

Who Can Attend This Event?

All local founders and community supporters are invited to attend.

1 Million Cups (Wed, July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Every week, 1 Million Cups gives entrepreneurs a platform to present their business to a supportive community for ideas and connections to grow it. It's not a pitch; it's a chance to learn and collaborate.

Charleston Digital AI Academy: Collaborating with Agents - Part 1 Getting Started with AI Agents (Wed, July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

REGISTRATION

SUMMARY

This three-part series is for learners who are already productive with AI and ready to take the next step. It moves beyond prompting and into directing: Part 1 introduces agents and reverse prompting, Part 2 covers agent skills and memory, and Part 3 focuses on designing multi-agent workflows that handle complex tasks. Participants leave with the confidence to direct AI agents and lead others through the same journey.

This first session begins with a background on generative AI and an introduction to AI agents. From there, participants use a secure sandbox to create their own autonomous agent and practice reverse prompting: guiding the agent to clarify goals, constraints, and missing information before acting. Participants leave with a working personal agent and a foundational understanding of how to direct it well.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

What LLMs are
How copilots differ from agents
Where agents fit in modern work
How to guide an agent by asking it to clarify goals, constraints, risks, and missing content

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Explain the difference between chat AI and agent AI
Set up and interact with a personal AI agent
Connect an output to Zenbin and publish a web page

PREREQUISITES

Participants should have familiarity with at least one generative AI tool (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude)
This series builds on the skills introduced in the Introduction to AI and AI for Professionals classes.
A free Telegram account is required. Install at web.telegram.org before class.

Spanglish Connector Social Media Business Power Hour (Wed, July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

REGISTRATION

SSBA July Events Registration Form Latina Pitch Live & Spanglish Connector Networking Registration

Welcome to our SSBA July Events & Networking:

We are creating a space to be the bridge connector between business owners who speak English or Spanish and are looking to connect, collaborate, build relationships with those who can support you to grow in both markets.

We are not looking to exclude any competition but instead work together to build up this movement to excel to the next level.

3 POWERFUL EVENTS IN JULY

WE ARE THE BRIDGE CONNECTOR

✨ Latina Pitch Live — July 15

La Sensación Latina PR Restaurant

1936 Remount Rd.

North Charleston, SC

⏰ 12-2pm

✨ Spanglish Connector

Social Media Business

Power Hour — July 21

Cumulus Media

4230 Faber Place Dr.

North Charleston, SC

⏰ 6-8pm

There will a tour through our radio stations 4-5pm to those business owners who get to the radio station early please come business dress code there will be a picture taken during our events.

✨ Latina Pitch Live — July 29

City of Charleston

Small Business Enterprise Office &

Entrepreneur Resource Center

91 Hanover St

Charleston, SC

⏰ 12-2pm

We are currently looking for:

✅ Business Owners, Startups, Small Businesses, Nonprofits & Entrepreneurs

✅ 2-3 Bilingual Judges (English or Spanish)

✅ Sponsors for Latina Pitch Live Best Pitch 2 Winners

Whether you are launching, growing, networking, or looking for visibility, these events were created to:

CONNECT • LEARN • PITCH • GROW

One Community

Two Languages

Endless Opportunities

Join our community:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/spanglish-connector/

Spanglish Connector Community | Facebook

Latina Pitch Live Community | Facebook

Español:

Bienvenidos a nuestros eventos y networking de SSBA en Julio:

Estamos creando un espacio para ser el puente de conexión entre dueños de negocios que buscan relacionarse y colaborar con aquellos que pueden apoyarlos a crecer en ambos mercados.

No buscamos excluir a la competencia, sino trabajar juntos para llevar este evento al siguiente nivel.

La Spanglish Small Business Association (SSBA) se enorgullece en anunciar TRES próximos eventos enfocados en emprendimiento, networking, visibilidad, colaboración y crecimiento empresarial en todo el Lowcountry.

3 EVENTOS PODEROSOS EN JULIO

SOMOS EL PUENTE CONECTOR

✨ Latina Pitch Live — July 15

La Sensación Latina PR Restaurant

1936 Remount Rd.

North Charleston, SC

⏰ 12-2pm

✨ Spanglish Connector

Social Media Business

Power Hour — July 21

Cumulus Media

4230 Faber Place Dr.

North Charleston, SC

⏰ 6-8pm

Habrá un recorrido por nuestras estaciones de radio de 4:00 a 5:00 p.m.; las direcciones se indican a continuación. Por favor, asistan con código de vestimenta de negocios, ya que se tomarán fotografías durante nuestros eventos.

✨ Latina Pitch Live — July 29

City of Charleston

Small Business Enterprise Office &

Entrepreneur Resource Center

91 Hanover St

Charleston, SC

⏰ 12-2pm

Actualmente estamos buscando:

✅ Duenos de negocios, Startups, Pequeñas empresas, Nonprofits y emprendedores
✅ 2 jueces bilingües (inglés o español)
✅ Patrocinadores para los ganadores de Latina Pitch Live

Ya sea que estés lanzando, creciendo, haciendo networking o buscando visibilidad, estos eventos fueron creados para

CONECTAR • APRENDER • PRESENTAR • CRECER.

1 Million Cups (Wed, July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Charleston Digital AI Academy: Collaborating with Agents - Part 2 Building Agent Skills (Wed, July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

REGISTRATION

SUMMARY

Building on Part 1, this session focuses on giving agents the tools and direction they need to execute objectives consistently and well. Participants learn how to turn successful prompts into reusable skills, how to manage agent memory, and how to build and install custom skills that get reliable, high-quality results. Participants leave with a working set of agent skills and the confidence to put them to use.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

How to turn successful prompts and procedures into reusable skills
When to create skills and the art of managing context
What good skill instructions include
How teams can standardize agent behavior for recurring tasks
Composing skills to complete multi-step workflows

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Explain the difference between a prompt and a skill
Describe how agent memory works, including short-term and long-term memory
Install an existing skill and create a custom skill for the agent

PREREQUISITES

Collaborating with Agents: Part 1 is a prerequisite for this class.
This series builds on the skills introduced in the Introduction to AI and AI for Professionals classes.
Participants should set up a Hyperdesk account before attending.

Latina Pitch Live (Downtown Charleston) by Spanglish Small Business Association (Wed, July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

REGISTRATION

SSBA July Events Registration Form Latina Pitch Live & Spanglish Connector Networking Registration

Welcome to our SSBA July Events & Networking:

We are not looking to exclude any competition but instead work together to build up this movement to excel to the next level.

3 POWERFUL EVENTS IN JULY

WE ARE THE BRIDGE CONNECTOR

✨ Latina Pitch Live — July 15

La Sensación Latina PR Restaurant

1936 Remount Rd.

North Charleston, SC

⏰ 12-2pm

✨ Spanglish Connector

Social Media Business

Power Hour — July 21

Cumulus Media

4230 Faber Place Dr.

North Charleston, SC

⏰ 6-8pm

There will a tour through our radio stations 4-5pm to those business owners who get to the radio station early please come business dress code there will be a picture taken during our events.

✨ Latina Pitch Live — July 29

City of Charleston

Small Business Enterprise Office &

Entrepreneur Resource Center

91 Hanover St

Charleston, SC

⏰ 12-2pm

We are currently looking for:

✅ Business Owners, Startups, Small Businesses, Nonprofits & Entrepreneurs

✅ 2-3 Bilingual Judges (English or Spanish)

✅ Sponsors for Latina Pitch Live Best Pitch 2 Winners

Whether you are launching, growing, networking, or looking for visibility, these events were created to:

CONNECT • LEARN • PITCH • GROW

One Community

Two Languages

Endless Opportunities

Join our community:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/spanglish-connector/

Spanglish Connector Community | Facebook

Latina Pitch Live Community | Facebook

Español:

Bienvenidos a nuestros eventos y networking de SSBA en Julio:

Estamos creando un espacio para ser el puente de conexión entre dueños de negocios que buscan relacionarse y colaborar con aquellos que pueden apoyarlos a crecer en ambos mercados.

No buscamos excluir a la competencia, sino trabajar juntos para llevar este evento al siguiente nivel.

3 EVENTOS PODEROSOS EN JULIO

SOMOS EL PUENTE CONECTOR

✨ Latina Pitch Live — July 15

La Sensación Latina PR Restaurant

1936 Remount Rd.

North Charleston, SC

⏰ 12-2pm

✨ Spanglish Connector

Social Media Business

Power Hour — July 21

Cumulus Media

4230 Faber Place Dr.

North Charleston, SC

⏰ 6-8pm

✨ Latina Pitch Live — July 29

City of Charleston

Small Business Enterprise Office &

Entrepreneur Resource Center

91 Hanover St

Charleston, SC

⏰ 12-2pm

Actualmente estamos buscando:

✅ Duenos de negocios, Startups, Pequeñas empresas, Nonprofits y emprendedores
✅ 2 jueces bilingües (inglés o español)
✅ Patrocinadores para los ganadores de Latina Pitch Live

Ya sea que estés lanzando, creciendo, haciendo networking o buscando visibilidad, estos eventos fueron creados para

CONECTAR • APRENDER • PRESENTAR • CRECER.

Charleston Digital AI Academy: Collaborating with Agents - Part 3 Designing Agent Workflows (Wed, August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

REGISTRATION

SUMMARY

This final session is about getting agents to work together. Building on the skills and workflows from Parts 1 and 2, participants learn how to design multi-agent systems where a manager agent delegates to worker agents, each responsible for executing a specific step toward a final outcome. It is a highly effective approach for tackling complex, high-level tasks while keeping the human in the loop for final review and approval. Participants leave with the confidence to design and direct multi-agent workflows.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

How to orchestrate multiple agents around planning, execution, review, and verification
When to split work across agents
How to design effective workflows that are faster, safer, and easier

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Use an agent to conduct research and support planning tasks
Apply agent orchestration principles to divide and delegate work across multiple agents
Create dedicated persistent agents for specific responsibilities
Enable communication between agents, including sending and receiving responses across agent boundaries

PREREQUISITES

Collaborating with Agents: Part 1 and Part 2 are prerequisites for this class.
This series builds on the skills introduced in the Introduction to AI and AI for Professionals classes.
Participants should set up a Hyperclaw account before attending.

Charleston Digital AI Academy: Introduction to AI -- Getting started and building confidence with artificial intelligence (Tue, August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

REGISTRATION

SUMMARY

There is a lot of noise and confusion around artificial intelligence, and for many people, a fair amount of anxiety too. This class cuts through both. It begins by addressing the most common myths about AI, then builds a clear and practical understanding of how it works. From there, participants explore today's most widely-used generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude) with guided, low-pressure practice before choosing a real scenario from their own work or life to try. Participants leave with less anxiety, more curiosity, and the confidence to keep exploring.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Common myths about AI
How AI works
Generative AI systems and tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.)
Hands-on practice with a real prompt
Making AI work for you: five practical scenarios to try

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Identify and correct the most common misconceptions about AI
Navigate and use at least one generative AI tool with basic confidence
Write a clear, effective prompt using real context from their own work or life
Identify at least one specific way they can use AI in their daily work or personal life

PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for this class. This is an introductory class designed for those who are new to AI and looking for a place to start. Bring a computer, phone, or tablet.

PRESENTER

Hunter Culberson

Founder/CEO

Chucktown Startups August Happy Hour at The Pool House @Starlight Motor Inn (Wed, August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

RSVP

Socialize and Strategize

Let’s keep the momentum going!

Founders. Builders. Operators. Investors. Ecosystem champions.

Join us this WEDNESDAY, August 12 at The Starlight Motor Inn’s Pool House for an evening of real conversations and real connections inside Charleston’s startup community.

Casual networking, zero pressure
Surrounded by people building what’s next in Charleston

Stick around for the live music beginning at 8PM and make a whole evening out of it.

The Starlight Motor Inn is a restored and reimagined midcentury motel in the heart of North Charleston, SC. Independently-owned and operated by a native of Charleston!

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2026 Charleston Tech Night at The Joe: Lynchburg Hillcats vs. Charleston RiverDogs (Wed, August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:05:00 GMT

TICKETS

The Charleston RiverDogs are excited to offer 2026 Tech Night! Enjoy a fun night of baseball with the Charleston Tech community. This will include food and drinks within our Doby's Deck picnic area!

Please note that the last day to purchase tickets will be August 18th, 2026.

Whether a small start-up with only a couple people, or a large business, you will all be able to take advantage of this group priced offer! No minimum ticket purchase required!

Know Before You Go:

The Joe is a cashless ballpark, so please make sure to plan accordingly. Cash can be exchanged for loaded value credits at Fan Services located by the main gate.
We do not enforce a Clear Bag Policy at the ballpark! Small clutches measuring 12 x 6 x 12 are permitted as well as any medical needs or diaper bags
In the event of rain, please ensure you take measures (raincoat)

Built Different: AI in AEC -- An Afternoon with Women of Construction and Arvaya AI Automations Consulting (Tue, August 25, 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Are you an AEC leader, project manager, or construction professional wondering how AI fits into your work?

Charleston's architecture, engineering, and construction community is invited to an afternoon of hands-on AI training, live demos, and real talk about the future of the industry. This isn't another slideshow about "the future of AI" — it's practical training with tools your firm can put to work the same day.

Hosted by Arvaya AI Automations Consulting in partnership with Women of Construction, the event features live demonstrations, a look at where your firm stands compared to competitors, and a moderated roundtable with industry peers. One lucky attendee will also win a free Arvaya AI Audit for their firm!

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
The Camden Room, 375 Meeting Street, Charleston

️ Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/built-different-ai-in-aec-tickets-1992435661699

Chucktown Startups September Happy Hour at OTH (Tue, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

RSVP

Socialize and Strategize

Let’s keep the momentum going!

Founders. Builders. Operators. Investors. Ecosystem champions.

Join us this September at Over the Horizon Brewing for an evening of real conversations and real connections inside Charleston’s startup community.

Casual networking, zero pressure
Surrounded by people building what’s next in Charleston

Come early, grab a drink, and meet someone who could change the trajectory of your business.

RSVP

Chucktown Startups upcoming events

SCRA Lowcountry Startups on Tap Celebration (Thu, July 16, 2026)

Cups and Convos (by Events Bourne) (Sat, July 18, 2026)

Techstars Give First Week (Tue, July 21, 2026)

Master the Founder Journey

Chucktown Startups 5x5 LIVE (Tue, July 21, 2026)

1 Million Cups (Wed, July 22, 2026)

Charleston Digital AI Academy: Collaborating with Agents - Part 1 Getting Started with AI Agents (Wed, July 22, 2026)

Spanglish Connector Social Media Business Power Hour (Wed, July 22, 2026)

1 Million Cups (Wed, July 29, 2026)

Charleston Digital AI Academy: Collaborating with Agents - Part 2 Building Agent Skills (Wed, July 29, 2026)

Latina Pitch Live (Downtown Charleston) by Spanglish Small Business Association (Wed, July 29, 2026)

Charleston Digital AI Academy: Collaborating with Agents - Part 3 Designing Agent Workflows (Wed, August 05, 2026)

Charleston Digital AI Academy: Introduction to AI -- Getting started and building confidence with artificial intelligence (Tue, August 11, 2026)

Chucktown Startups August Happy Hour at The Pool House @Starlight Motor Inn (Wed, August 12, 2026)

RSVP

Socialize and Strategize

​Let’s keep the momentum going!

2026 Charleston Tech Night at The Joe: Lynchburg Hillcats vs. Charleston RiverDogs (Wed, August 19, 2026)

Built Different: AI in AEC -- An Afternoon with Women of Construction and Arvaya AI Automations Consulting (Tue, August 25, 2026)

Chucktown Startups September Happy Hour at OTH (Tue, September 15, 2026)

RSVP

Socialize and Strategize

​Let’s keep the momentum going!

Let’s keep the momentum going!

Let’s keep the momentum going!