Accelerators and incubators are essential for helping new startups take flight.
New entrepreneurs looking to transform their great business idea into a successful and sustainable business sometimes don’t have the experience or connections to make that happen on their own.
The staff of an accelerator or incubator can help by providing support, space, mentorship, connections and more.
To help you out, we've compiled a list of 5 accelerators and incubators from Honolulu.
5 Accelerators and Incubators in Honolulu
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Blue Startups was started to help Hawaii's economy grow by taking advantage of its unique strengths.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2012
- Founders: Chenoa Farnsworth, Henk Rogers, Maya Rogers
- Industries: Technology, Web, Software, Mobile
- Number of investments: 114
- Number of exits: 4
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 13
You can find their website here.
2) Elemental Excelerator
The goal of Elemental Excelerator is to invests and change the systems that cause climate change.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2012
- Founders: Dawn Lippert, Jill Sims
- Industries: Energy, Mobility, Agriculture, Water
- Number of investments: 68
- Number of exits: 11
You can find their website here.
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3) XLR8UH
The XLR8UH program gives entrepreneurs the resources and guidance they need to bring their idea or technology to market.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2014
- Founders: Omar Sultan, Tarik Sultan
- Industries: Environment, Healthcare, Enterprise, Life Sciences
- Number of investments: 25
You can find their website here.
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4) Mana Up
Mana Up is an accelerator and venture fund for Hawaii-made products that are expanding to markets around the world. Its goal is to give the people of Hawaii more economic opportunities and jobs.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2017
- Founders: Brittany Heyd, Meli James
- Industries: Retail, Beauty, Food, Beverage
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 12
You can find their website here.
5) XLR8HI
Hawai'i's Entrepreneurship Center, XLR8HI, helps entrepreneurs by promoting a culture of innovation and inclusion in the startup community of Hawai'i.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2012
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
You can find their website here.