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Sponsorships

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HTDC is open to sponsoring events that promote Hawaiʻi’s innovation and technology community. Examples of sponsored events include:

  • Industry conferences
  • Investor pitch competitions
  • Entrepreneur/technology showcases
  • Startup events
  • Venture capital workshops
  • Tech and innovation community networking events and initiatives

Apply for Sponsorship

Hawaiʻi is fast becoming a vibrant innovation and startup hub with new organizations providing programs and events that encourage collaboration and new company formation. These organizations are critical in the growth of Hawaiʻi’s tech and innovation economy. To apply for sponsorship:

  1. REVIEW RFP: BEFORE submitting an application, review the Sponsorship RFP: RFP-27-001-HTDC on our State procurement opportunities page. The RFP outlines the type of events eligible and HTDC’s priorities of interest to sponsor. Applicants are encouraged to assess the event’s alignment with the objectives and priorities of the HTDC Sponsorship RFP before submitting an application.
  2. APPLICATION: Complete a sponsorship online application, for this RFP-27-001-HTDC.
  3. Applications should be submitted a minimum of two (2) months prior to the event, with a preference of three (3) months prior.
  4. Organizations must be HCE compliant.
  5. A committee will review each application to determine if the event meets HTDC’s mission. Organizer may be contacted for further information.
  6. REPORTING: Post reporting for all completed sponsorships will be required thirty (30) days upon completion of event. Applicants may review post reporting requirements here.
Step 1. Review Sponsorship RFP (RFP-27-001-HTDC)
Step 2. Apply for Sponsorship
Step 3. Post Event Reporting, IMPACT (for sponsorship awardees)

Frequently Asked Question’s

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What type of events or programs does HTDC sponsor?

HTDC is seeking opportunities to attract the broader Hawaiʻi business community to take a greater stake into the technology and growth sector within the tech startup, innovation, and manufacturing community. Read section 2.04 in the RFP document for more details.

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What are your objectives?

One of the strategies that HTDC uses to fulfill its mission is sponsorship of events that promote the growth of the tech, innovation and manufacturing industry in Hawaiʻi. Events include but are not limited to conferences, seminars, hackathons, and workshops. Read section 2.04 and 2.05 in the RFP document for more details.

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What are your sponsorship amounts?

Sponsorship amounts can vary due to availability of funds and HTDC aligned initiatives.

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When do you need applications in order to be considered for sponsorships?

We request that applications be submitted at the minimum two (2) months prior to the event for consideration, with a preference of three (3) months prior. (Please refer to Section 3.01 (6) in RFP) Applications submitted after this window may not receive prioritization or full consideration.

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How soon will I hear the status of my application?

After committee review, notice of sponsorship award or decline will be provided by email within an estimated 3 weeks of submission of application or 6 weeks prior to the event, whichever is later. A delay in this process may also occur if there are questions about the application, missing information, or a need to discuss the request with the applicant.