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
Martin Zorn, Chair
President and COO
Kamakura Corporation
Elijah Yip, Vice Chair
Partner
Luminate Law
Mike McCartney, Ex-Officio
Director
Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Craig Nakanishi
Partner
Cades Schutte LLP
Linda Rosehill, Representative for NELHA
President
Rosehill & Associates
Vassilis Syrmos, Ph.D, Representative for UH
Vice President for Research and Innovation
University of Hawaii System
Creighton Arita
CEO
`ike and TeamPraxis
Bella Hughes
President & Co-Founder
Shaka Tea
Executive Director
Len Higashi
Acting Executive Director
(808) 539-3814
len@htdc.org
Economic Development
Len Higashi
Acting Executive Director
(808) 539-3814
len@htdc.org
Sandi Kanemori
Contracts & Grants Manager
(808) 539-3616
sandi@htdc.org
Ellen Ng
Economic Development Specialist
(808) 539-3839
ellen.ng@htdc.org
HCATT
Dave Molinaro
Acting Manager, HCATT / Project Manager, HCATT
(808) 587-1400
dave@htdc.org
Shuk Han Chan
Project Manager, HCATT
(808) 587-1400
shukhan@htdc.org
Christine Tanuvasa
Contracts Administrator, HCATT
(808) 587-1400
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
Project Engineer, Innovate Hawaii
(808) 539-3621
erin@htdc.org
Sophia Lam
Program Coordinator, Innovate Hawaii
(808) 539-3841
sophia@htdc.org
Administrative & Operations
Ray Gomez
Controller
(808) 539-3844
ray@htdc.org
Stephanie Yuu-Sato
Accountant
(808) 539-3639
stephanie@htdc.org
