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The State of Hawaii has several programs and agencies dedicated to helping prospective start up ventures obtain financing and to help existing businesses access capital for growth.
The Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation
The Hawaii Strategic Development Authority's (HSDC) mission is to develop a
sustainable venture capital industry in Hawaii which will stimulate the
growth of viable new businesses. HSDA works to diversify the state's economy
by commercializing emerging technologies and providing skilled employment
opportunities for Hawaii's citizenry.
For further information, call: (808) 587-3829, or visit: The Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation.
The Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Assistance
Program
The Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Assistance Program
(SBIR) is a $2 billion federal funding program that encourages small
businesses to develop commercially viable technologies or innovations.
Organized as a competition, SBIR allows small companies the opportunity to
test high-risk theories and develop innovative technologies.
For further information, call: (808) 589-3814, or visit: The Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Assistance Program.
Visit DBEDT's Find Financing page to learn more about available resources for starting and growing your business.