Startups Reimagined: Catalyst Applicants Break the Mold

With less than a month to go before the September 30 deadline, Catalyst by Beemok has already drawn impressive applications. The ideas are as varied as the people behind them. From scalable tech solutions to consumer goods, medtech, hospitality services and creative ventures. The submissions reflect the full range of what innovation looks like in Charleston’s Tri-county region. It’s clear: the entrepreneurial spirit here is thriving, and it’s showing up across every corner of the economy.

• Healthcare: From biopharma ventures to medtech tools and products designed to support healthcare professionals
• Hospitality: Innovative solutions that span software platforms, service enhancements and hospitality-focused consumer products
• Retail & Consumer Goods: Entrepreneurs reimagining how we shop, source and experience products
• Food & Beverage: Concepts that blend passion, cultural storytelling and growth-ready plans
• Arts & Entertainment: Creators and curators building businesses that bring joy, expression and community to the forefront

The message is clear: Lowcountry entrepreneurial spirit is alive and expanding and it’s not limited to one industry.

Who’s Applying?

While we’re still learning more about each founder’s story, a few early trends have emerged:

• Millennials are leading the way in application numbers
• Gen Z founders, we’re calling on you! There’s still time to join this opportunity
• Applications span a wide age range and include both men and women with bold ideas and strong community ties

With 19 days left to apply, we’re more inspired than ever by the passion, purpose and potential of the founders who’ve submitted so far.

Know Someone Who Should Apply?

Whether you’re a consumer product looking to scale or a retail business ready to grow, this is your moment. Catalyst by Beemok is about more than funding, it’s about building community, visibility and opportunity.

Deadline to apply: September 30
🌐 Apply now at catalystbybeemok.com