Hawaii Technology Development Corporation - HTDC

10/02/2026

Please Join Us at the 2026 Hawaii SBIR Conference. Taking place in Honolulu, Kona and Kihei!

Early bird registration open now! For more information and to register visit htdc.org

This conference is Hawaii’s premier gathering for tech and innovation for groundbreaking ideas meet real go-to-market opportunities. This is your chance to dive deep into America’s Seed Fund – Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs – and learn how to effectively transition your research into impactful market solutions.

Why Attend?

Meet SBIR/STTR program managers in-person, schedule a one-on-one meeting with them to find out what they are looking for and what kinds of projects their agencies are funding. The SBIR/STTR program was reauthorized and updated earlier this year. Find out what those changes are and how they could affect you.

This year’s conference will also be taking place on Hawaii Island, in Kona, as well as on Maui, in Kihei. As HTDC is focusing our efforts the on Ocean and Space technology industries, the programming will also showcase the existing industry and more.

What to Expect:

Powered by the Hawaii Technology Development (HTDC) and supported in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), this year’s conference promises a great lineup of expert speakers including SBIR Program Managers, industry experts, and small business support partners. Explore what the SBIR Program has to offer to assist innovative companies in taking their ideas from the lab to the market. Meet other Hawaii companies that have successfully commercialized their technology by leveraging the SBIR program.

09/01/2026

08/29/2026

🌊 Collaboration across the Pacific is shaping the future of our ocean.

Building solutions that are locally rooted and globally relevant wouldn’t be possible without the strong support of our community. A heartfelt Mahalo to our sponsors and partners who are helping catalyze the future of Hawaiʻi’s blue economy and ocean innovation ecosystem!

Thank you to our featured partners and sponsors: 1000 Ocean Startups | Builders VC| Conservation International | Port of San Diego | Maritime Blue

Join us for an immersive Ocean Tech Showcase and an evening of connection, inspiration, and shared purpose on September 1st at the Hoʻokupu Center!

Secure your spot today!
Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time: 4:00–7:00 PM
Location: Ho‘okupu Center
RSVP: luma.com/m9ui6akg

08/27/2026

🌊 The Pacific connects us, and together, we can lead the way.

We are thrilled to highlight the incredible speakers joining us for Hawaiʻi’s Path to Global Innovation Leadership during Hawaii Tech Week!

Hear directly from key leaders, policymakers, and ocean tech pioneers as they discuss the rollout of Act 186 and the five-year roadmap to establish Hawaiʻi as a global hub for ocean innovation.

Featured Speakers:
Trung Lam | Executive Director & CEO, Hawai‘i Technology Development Corporation

Jan Yoshioka | Vice President of Nature Finance, Conservation International; Former Head of Global Ocean Investments at CI Ventures; Founding Steering Member of 1000 Ocean Startups

Dr. David Karl | Professor of Oceanography, UH Manoa & Marine Affairs Advisor, Hawai‘i State Governor Josh Green’s Office

Jason Giffen | Chief Sustainability & Innovation Officer, Port of San Diego

Let’s work together to support our ocean’s health and the communities that depend on it!

Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time: 4:00–7:00 PM
Location: Ho‘okupu Center
RSVP: http://luma.com/m9ui6akg

08/21/2026

Have an app, website, product, or even a food or beverage concept you want to test with real users? This is your chance to put it in front of a live audience and gather honest, actionable feedback. Beta Brews is a pau hana with a purpose — enjoy great drinks, delicious bites, and meaningful conversations while helping builders refine their ideas.

Beta Brews is happening during Hawaii Tech Week, an annual week-long celebration of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Hawaiʻi. Hawaii Tech Week brings together founders, investors, engineers, entrepreneurs, students, and technology leaders from across the islands and beyond to connect, collaborate, and showcase Hawaiʻi’s growing tech ecosystem.

🗓️ Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
📍Entrepreneurs Sandbox
🕕 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Link: https://www.htdc.org/event/beta-brews-sip-taste-repeat/

🚀 Builders
Do you have a new product, service, app, website,
or concept you’d like to beta test? Get direct feedback from an engaged audience of potential users, early adopters, and community members. This is your opportunity to showcase what you’re building, learn what resonates, and gather insights that can help take your idea to the next level.

Builder spots are available for $50.
If you’re interested in participating as a builder at Beta Brews, please complete the Beta Brews - Event Builder Registration

👥 Attendees
Want to enjoy some drinks, grab a bite, and be one of the first people to test exciting new ideas? Your opinions help builders improve their products, services, and experiences — and you get to discover what’s next before everyone else.

Whether you’re testing the latest technology or sampling a new concept, Beta Brews is a fun way to connect, support local innovators, and help shape the next big idea.

For any questions or concerns, please email [email protected].

08/21/2026

Hawaii is building more than paradise, we’re building possibility. 🌺⚙️ From aerospace dreams to ocean-tech innovation, local creators and engineers are proving that Hawai‘i can be a home for bold ideas and thriving industries. The future isn’t somewhere else. it’s here, being built by our community who choose to stay, create, and reinvent what’s possible in our islands.

✨ Let’s keep pushing for an economy that supports innovation, opportunity, and the next generation of local talent.

Visit our website for this article read: htdc.org

StartUpParadise

08/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead and manage all financial, accounting, budgetary, and administrative operations for our state agency. This role oversees financial reporting, compliance, audits, procurement review, budgeting, and fiscal policy development while supporting HTDC’s mission to grow Hawaii’s technology industry.

Visit our website to apply: www.htdc.org/jobs

07/21/2026

Join us! One Week. 50+ Events. 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.

HTW’s mission is to accelerate talent, capital, and adoption — to empower our people, grow Hawaii’s tech economy, and build global bridges.

Register for the individual events you want to attend, and join fellow builders, founders, investors, industry executives, and government leaders.

hawaiitechweek.com

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07/01/2026

Smart Manufacturing Readiness Application opening! This is a funded opportunity for 10 selected Hawai’i manufacturers. Visit: www.htdc.org/events

If chosen, your company receives:

✓ Guidewheel plug-and-play sensors on your critical machines, for instant downtime
and OEE visibility
✓ Tooling U-SME training licenses to upskill your team across hundreds of courses
✓ An executive briefing plus four hands-on workshops for your managers and floor team
✓ Expert guidance to turn the data into real downtime, energy, and capacity gains

Together, this is a package worth several thousand dollars per company, fully funded for those selected. Tell us about your operation below.

The application should take about 5–10 minutes to complete.

Details: www.htdc.org/events

05/07/2026

Applications for Blue Startups Cohort 18 are open! Blue Startups is a Hawai’i based accelerator with a proven track record of empowering early-stage startups, providing them with invaluable resources, mentorship, and access to a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
12 week intensive program (July 20 - October 9)
A network of more than 250 mentors reaching from Asia to Silicon Valley.

- One-on-one assigned lead mentor based on sector experience
- Up to $250,000 in direct investment
- Access to 400+ investor network

Specific sectors we are interested in include: SaaS / AI, Travel, Sustainability, Ocean

Specific founders we are focused on: Hawaii-based or Hawaii connected, Female founders

Deadline to apply is May 15th. For more information and to submit your application go to bluestartups.com/apply