Who We Are
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation
Overview
Created in 1983 the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, is the state’s economic development agency focused on developing the technology sector. Since its inception technology has evolved and permeates facets of all industries. HTDC continues to innovate and create programs relevant to meet the changing technology industry. In addition to providing incubation facilities to foster the growth of technology startups, HTDC has grant programs, educational and networking programs, statewide mentoring and technology workforce development.
Core Initiatives
- incubation services and developing new facilities to foster innovation
- business development services and manufacturing assistance to all islands
- workshops and networking for start-ups, and small businesses in the technology and manufacturing sectors
- matching grants in support of technology research and organizations that support the tech ecosystem
- interfacing with technology employers and trainers to develop a skilled workforce to support the technology sector
- Research in energy technology such as hydrogen, to support the national and state needs
80 | 80 Initiative
HTDC Program Overview
HSBIR 50% UP TO $500K
Matching grants for companies with federal Small Business Innovation Research awards.
MAP 20% up to $100K
Matching grants for manufacturers to upgrade equipment, train employees, energy efficiency projects, and manufacturing feasibility studies.
NI3 FREE ASSISTANCE
On-site mentorship for innovative companies on Kauai, and Hawaii Island.
TechHire Hawaii
Works with companies to engage in workforce development to accelerate new technology hires.
Our Team
Board of Directors
Derek Lau, Chair
President & Principal Broker
Real Estate Specialists
Elijah Yip, Vice Chair
Partner
Luminate Law
Laurel A. Johnston, Ex-Officio
Director
Department of Budget & Finance
Luis P. Salaveria, Ex-Officio
Director
Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Craig Nakanishi, Representative for HSDC
Partner
Cades Schutte LLP
Linda Rosehill, Representative for NELHA
President
Rosehill & Associates
John Morton, Ph.D, Representative for UH
Vice President
University of Hawaii System
Race Randle
Senior Vice President, Development
The Howard Hughes Corporation
Martin Zorn
President and COO
Kamakura Corporation
Creighton Arita
CEO
`ike and TeamPraxis
Bella Hughes
President & Co-Founder
Shaka Tea
Executive Director
Robbie Melton
Executive Director & CEO
(808) 539-3601
robbie@htdc.org
Economic Development
Len Higashi
New Program Development Manager
(808) 539-3814
len@htdc.org
Francisco Dao
Innovation Incubator Manager
(808) 539-3647
francisco@htdc.org
Cindy Matsuki
Tech Talent Catalyst
(808) 539-3839
cindy@htdc.org
Sandy Park
HSBIR Manager
(808) 539-3794
sandyp@htdc.org
HCATT
Stan Osserman
Director, HCATT
(808) 594-0100
stan@htdc.org
Rachel James
Project Manager, HCATT
(808) 594-0100
rachel@htdc.org
Dave Molinaro
Project Manager, HCATT
(808) 594-0100
dave@htdc.org
Christine Tanuvasa
Contracts Administrator, HCATT
(808) 594-0100
christine@htdc.org
Innovate Hawaii
Wayne Inouye
Center Director, Innovate Hawaii
(808) 539-3652
winouye@htdc.org
Wayne Layugan
Senior Project Manager, Innovate Hawaii
(808) 539-3702
wlayugan@htdc.org
Erin Furuichi
Progam Coordinator, Innovate Hawaii
(808) 539-3621
erin@htdc.org
Administrative & Operations
Ray Gomez
Controller
(808) 539-3844
ray@htdc.org
Sandi Kanemori
Contracts & Grants Manager
(808) 539-3616
sandi@htdc.org
Michelle Rios
Executive Assistant & Board Secretary
(808) 539-3615
michelle@htdc.org
Stephanie Yuu-Sato
Accounts Payable
(808) 539-3639
stephanie@htdc.org
Kevin Chak
IT & Tech Support Specialist
(808) 539-3610
kevin@htdc.org
