Helping founders find community and connections
Semester-long business plan and pitch competition for University of Hawaii students, hosted by PACE since 2000. Now in its 25th year, the competition provides mentorship, education, and resources to UH student and faculty entrepreneurs across all disciplines. Offers substantial cash prizes and exposure to Hawaii's investor and business community.
Hawaii chapter of the global GSEA competition recognizing college student entrepreneurs. Student business owners compete locally before advancing to regional and global competitions, gaining mentorship, visibility, and access to EO's global network of successful entrepreneurs.
Learn more →Annual pitch competition for small business owners, presented by YWCA O'ahu's Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership and the Shop Small Hawaii initiative. Entrepreneurs compete for a share of $18,500+ in prizes, gaining visibility, investor exposure, and connection to Hawaii's small business support network.
Learn more →Annual pitch competition at UH hosted by PACE for students and faculty to showcase innovative business ideas with commercial potential across all disciplines. Participants pitch early-stage concepts for cash prizes. Designed to expose the UH community to entrepreneurial thinking and serve as an entry point to PACE's broader program ecosystem.
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