Helping founders find community and connections
Advanced track of the Capital Readiness Program at YWCA Kokokahi for women entrepreneurs ready to access capital and scale their businesses. Provides investor readiness coaching, loan application support, pitch preparation, and connections to lenders and investors.
Intensive multi-week aquaculture startup accelerator by Hatch Blue held in Kona, Hawaii. The CREST program delivers business-ready assets for aquaculture ventures — including investor materials, market analysis, and go-to-market strategy — while connecting founders with Hatch's global network of mentors, investors, and industry partners.
Learn more →Five-week SBA-funded business plan development accelerator for local and Native Hawaiian-owned businesses, operated by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (now Hawaiian Council). Has graduated 260+ participants, providing business planning tools, mentorship, and community connections.
Learn more →Free virtual hyper-accelerator by XLR8HI designed to help startups become investment-ready. The monthlong program covers fundraising strategy, pitch development, investor relations, and business model refinement. Has helped 124+ companies raise $50M+ and generate $115M+ in revenue.
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