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Hawaii DBEDT Innovation Initiative Grant

Dept. of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT)HI-DBEDT-INNOV
Max per Applicant

$100K

Maximum a single org can receive

Deadline

Closed (Sep 30, 2025)

Jurisdiction

Hawaii

About This Program

Supports Hawaii-based startups and small businesses commercializing innovative technologies with particular relevance to Hawaii's unique economic needs — ocean tech, ag-tech, clean energy, and defense.

Key Requirements & Eligibility

  • 1Business must be incorporated and headquartered in Hawaii
  • 2Technology must have commercialization potential in priority sectors
  • 3SBIR/STTR Phase I or II awardees receive preference
  • 4Matching funds from private investors strongly encouraged
  • 5Annual application cycle; review by DBEDT and industry panel

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