HTDC: America’s Seed Fund – Customer Discovery Strategies and Insights

Online Webinar

Customer discovery is important because it helps you build a product or service that truly meets the needs of your target market. Learn how to go through the customer discovery process and how to use your findings effectively. We will cover the interview process. Interviewing is a critical aspect of customer discovery. Interviewing target personas […]

Hawaii SBDC: How to Write a Business Plan the Easy Way

Online Webinar

Online Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, Kaua‘i Center Topic: Business Basics Business plans are essential for your company to be profitable and grow. It helps you map out where you are, where you want to go and how to get there. A Business plan will help you lay out the steps you need to start and progress […]

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

Topic: Start-up Assistance Learn the characteristics of an entrepreneur, determine if people want your product or service, what are the costs involved in owning your business and the nuts and bolts of getting your business up and running. Speaker(s): Robbie Melton, Kauaʻi Center Director Co-Sponsor(s): This is a non-refundable workshop unless the event is canceled […]

HTDC: America’s Seed Fund – The Phase II Transition

Online Webinar

Moving from Phase I to Phase II is a big ramp-up in development and research goals. You have to know how to pivot from lessons learned, establish an expanded pathway, and grow your business to be competitive. This session will focus on those areas and discuss bridging the gap between Phase I and Phase II. […]

Brown Bag Talk: Non-Dilutive NSR SBIR/STTR Funding for Your Hawaii Tech Innovation

Online Webinar

  We are thrilled to have NSF SBIR/STTR Program Director, Erik Pierstorff stream in to explain the NSF SBIR/STTR programs. 2024 brings higher funding limits, a new Fast-Track Pilot Program and other exciting news. Don't miss your chance to learn about the NSF process and have your questions answered by the Program Director! The flyer […]

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BOOT CAMP: Trademark Workshop

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

One-Day Trademark Workshop Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room Monday, August 19, 2024 9-5 p.m.   Want to level up your business and shield your brand like a superhero? Join a friendly trademark expert from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a one-day crash course on trademarks! In this in-person workshop, you'll learn: What trademarks […]

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BOOT CAMP: Patent Workshop

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

One-Day Patent Workshop Oceanview Conference Room in Hale Iako Tuesday, August 20, 2024 9-5 p.m.   Ever dreamed up an invention so cool it should be in a museum? Turn that dream into reality! Join a friendly patent pro from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a one-day crash course on patents. In this […]

Hawaii SBDC: How to Give an Unforgettable 60 Second Pitch

Online Webinar

 Online Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, West Hawai‘i Center Topic: Marketing and Sales In today's fast-paced, short-attention-span business world, the ability to communicate your idea succinctly and compellingly is crucial. This session is designed to help entrepreneurs, business professionals, and innovators make a strong impact in a short amount of time. Learn how to distill complex ideas […]

HTDC: America’s Seed Fund – Beyond Phase II

Online Webinar

SBIR/STTR funding is a great option for innovative small businesses, but the available funding is limited. Often times, you will need additional funding to move beyond a successful Phase II project. We will discuss companion and supplement funding options, look at equity based funding, and talk about why this is a needed component even if […]

Hawaii SBDC: Small Business Loan & Finance Workshop

Hale Iako Collaboration Area 75-970 Makako Bay Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Topic: Financing Join us for a comprehensive workshop to educate and prepare you on how to secure financial capital for your new or existing business. We’ll cover: • Small business loans – what’s available and what it takes to secure one. • Building credit - understanding business credit reporting, how it differs from personal credit […]