Catalyst by Beemok 2026

Catalyst by Beemok is a pitch competition designed to fuel Charleston’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with up to $2 million in potential funding for early-stage companies. Founders from Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties will showcase their ventures. This full-day event is not only about the competition; it's a chance to network with local innovators, learn from top business leaders, and see the future of entrepreneurship in the Lowcountry. Agenda Highlights 9:30 a.m. – Registration & Networking 10 a.m. – Fireside Chat 11 a.m. – Pitch Competition 1 p.m. – Lunch (included with ticket) 2 p.m. – Awards 2:15 p.m. – Student Pitch Competition 2:45 p.m. – Closing & Networking The event is open to the public. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, student, or community member, Catalyst offers inspiration, connection, and the chance to watch the next generation of Charleston startups take the stage. Tickets are $25 (includes lunch), and 100% of ticket sales proceeds go to support Meeting Street Schools. An attendee's entry into the Catalyst by Beemok event constitutes the attendee's consent for the operator and organizers of the event and their designees to record the name, image, likeness, and/or voice of the attendee (including by photograph, film, and video tape recording) and to publish and otherwise use such recordings for any purpose whatsoever without compensation of any kind to the attendee.