The Hawai‘i Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is at the forefront of advancing aerospace technology and laying the groundwork for a statewide aerospace innovation corridor, positioning Hawai‘i as a globally competitive hub for next generation aviation and space technologies.
Our Mission
Driving innovation and sustainability in Hawai‘i’s aerospace sector.
HTDC collaborates with industry leaders, government agencies, and research institutions to accelerate development in aerospace, creating new opportunities for commercial ventures, defense applications, and space research.
Aerospace Initiatives
- Expand Space Situational Awareness Missions: Partnering with CAT and AeroVironment, with sponsorship from Space Force Maui, to secure Direct-to-Phase II funding and establish Hawai‘i as a hub for space monitoring and research.
- Develop Sustainable Hypersonic & Rocket Launch Testing: Collaborating with Fenix Space to pioneer low-environmental-impact launch solutions, with support from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Hawai‘i’s congressional delegation.
- Establish Aerospace Infrastructure: Engaging with state legislators, DBEDT, and aerospace stakeholders to identify sites for a dedicated aerospace port. Initial operations will begin at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) on Kaua‘i, with a long-term goal of creating a permanent launch facility on Hawai‘i Island.
- Envisioned as a multi-use facility, the Aerospace Port would attract commercial operators, provide demonstration platforms, and catalyze investment across emerging aerospace industries. Pre-development efforts are already underway, with industry leaders exploring opportunities in: • Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/UAVs) • SeaGliders (electric ground-effect craft) • Stratospheric Platforms (HAPS/balloon-based systems) • Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft • eVTOL Urban Air Mobility Platforms • Rocket Launch Technologies (vertical and horizontal towed-launch)
What We Do
- Develop Hawai‘i as a hub for aerospace innovation.
- Facilitate collaborations between government, industry, and academia.
- Advance sustainable and commercially viable space technologies.
- Drive economic diversification through new aerospace ventures.
Contact For More info
aerospace@htdc.org