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Ready to take your idea or business to the next level?
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, innovator, or small business owner looking to apply for matched state funding from Hawai’i or need guidance on customer discovery and commercialization, this event is for you!
Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program (HSBIR) is launching its applications at the end of October, offering non-dilutive funding to support your grant writing, research, development, and commercialization efforts.
Join us for this in-person session to learn everything about the HSBIR program and its funding opportunities. During the Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, you’ll engage directly with experts to refine your customer discovery and commercialization strategies. To help you prepare, we’ll send materials about a week in advance to guide you through the AMA.
What You’ll Learn:
- The HSBIR application process to secure funding for your innovative R&D projects
- Eligibility criteria for matched R&D funding from the state of Hawai’i
- Tips for writing a competitive grant application
- Hands-on guidance to identify and validate your target customers, including customer mapping tools
- Expert-led feedback to refine and strengthen your commercialization plan
Who Should Attend:
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners
- Researchers and innovators
- Technology developers and startups
- Anyone interested in leveraging federal and Hawai’i state funding for R&D