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Hawaii Tech Week gathers the local and global tech community across 50+ events independently hosted by ecosystem leaders, to build relationships, level up, and create opportunity. Our mission is to accelerate talent, capital, and adoption — to empower our people,...

June 18, 2026 | [PDF] HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) has awarded millions of dollars in grant funding across several key programs to support local businesses and accelerate statewide innovation. These allocations reinforce HTDC’s commitment to cultivating...

The U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program selected 7 separate designs to advance towards at sea testing, with further scaling following suit as a part of the several billion dollar initiative to regain the U.S. Navy’s mass. The...

Pacific Hybreed, an aquaculture biotechnology startup based in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii Island, has closed a $1 million funding round with backing from Hawaii Angels, an angel investor company, and Blue Startups, a venture accelerator, both based in Hawaii. The company...

Attend Our Founders Mixer On Your Island Join us for a series of Founders Mixers across the islands for a chance to meet fellow builders, share ideas, and connect with Hawaiʻi’s startup community. Whether you’re just getting started or already building,...

Friday, April 24, 2026 5:30pm-7:30pm Entrepreneurs Sandbox Enjoy an evening of storytelling from a few of the manufacturers that have received support from HTDC’s programs. Meet them at the Showcase tables to touch, taste, and experience their products firsthand. It’s...