From this article in The State we get a list of new startups in Columbia. Notice that 3 out of the 4 startups involve the creation of software.

USC and Columbia officials announced Monday they will honor four businesses tonight as they graduate from the University of South Carolina Technology Incubator.

• EasyHRWeb makes computer software for companies’ human resources departments.
• Accelerations Educational Software makes computer software to educate people with autism and other learning disabilities.
• Quintesocial is a social media web site for trade associations.
• Hermosa Jewelry offers handcrafted, beaded jewelry.