2026 Aiken Venture Lab

Venture Lab Aiken is a 12-week startup accelerator designed to help experienced professionals, entrepreneurs and business operators turn promising ideas into investor-ready ventures.

Through a focused build process, participants receive hands-on mentorship from experienced founders and operators while working to validate their concept, gain early traction and develop a compelling investor pitch. The hybrid program culminates in a Demo Day, where participants have the opportunity to pitch directly to more than 25 active investors.

Venture Lab Aiken is designed for individuals with professional or entrepreneurial experience who are serious about building and launching a scalable venture. The program provides a pathway for transforming experience and ideas into new businesses—helping strengthen entrepreneurship, innovation and investment in the Aiken region.