INNOVATE Hawaii

INNOVATE Hawaii We help local manufacturers find, save, and make money so you can create, build, and grow your busin

The INNOVATE Hawaii Program assists small to mid-sized local businesses create best and innovative practices at an affordable cost.

πŸ“£ Feb 28 (Wednesday), 11:30am - 12:30pmπŸ“– The Power of Storytelling - Building an Irresistible Brand Presence on Social M...
02/22/2024

πŸ“£ Feb 28 (Wednesday), 11:30am - 12:30pm

πŸ“– The Power of Storytelling - Building an Irresistible Brand Presence on Social Media by Leila Jaffuel, founder of πŸ”₯

Learn:
πŸ‘‰πŸ» How to craft compelling narratives that elevates brand presence by creating powerful connections
πŸ‘‰πŸ» About the science behind memorable stories
πŸ‘‰πŸ» The art of tailoring stories for different platforms
πŸ‘‰πŸ» The current best practices for visibility, building shareable and interactive content, encouraging community, and tracking effectiveness

RSVP through our link in bio!
(RSVP deadline: Feb 27, Tuesday, 6pm)

Aloha Manufacturers and Makers! We are seeking YOUR HELP with our annual e-commerce and digital marketing survey! Since ...
02/05/2024

Aloha Manufacturers and Makers! We are seeking YOUR HELP with our annual e-commerce and digital marketing survey! Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Innovate Hawaii has assisted more than 200 local small-medium businesses, specifically manufacturers and makers of products through its e-commerce and digital marketing training program and grants. The data you provide through the survey will be extremely helpful in enabling us to secure state and federal grants to continue this support πŸ™πŸ»

Link to complete this survey is available through the link in bio and the deadline to complete it is Jan 9 (Fri), 6pm πŸ‘‰πŸ»

Mahalo everyone!

Starved for time as a business owner? Then you won't want to miss this 2-day in-person workshop by Sean Watase from ! Le...
02/01/2024

Starved for time as a business owner? Then you won't want to miss this 2-day in-person workshop by Sean Watase from !

Learn how to leverage six AI tools to create 30 days worth of social media content, ranging from images, quotes, videos to carousels. AI tools that will be covered in this workshop include ChatGPT, Canva, ElevenLabs, HeyGen, SubMagic and Veed.io. This workshop will not be recorded so attendees will have to be physically present during the two sessions.

Link to RSVP in bio! Limited seats available 😁

p/s: Watch an overview about AI for content creation by Sean in our webinar. Visit HTDC.org/ecommerce or visit link in bio.

Algorithms are everchanging but the fundamentals of digital marketing stay constant. This session will provide an overvi...
01/26/2024

Algorithms are everchanging but the fundamentals of digital marketing stay constant. This session will provide an overview of the digital marketing landscape, including trends for the new year and what business owners need to keep in mind as they leverage the different platforms to promote their companies and products. This webinar is crafted for business owners and entrepreneurs who are new to digital marketing or would benefit from a refresher.

RSVP through the link in bio!

  is the hot word in 2023 and will continue to be a significant game-changer for businesses over the next decade. Join S...
01/20/2024

is the hot word in 2023 and will continue to be a significant game-changer for businesses over the next decade. Join Sean Watase of in this webinar to learn how artificial intelligence is impacting marketing and facilitating content creation. Register through the link in bio! RSVP closes on Jan 23rd, Tuesday at 6pm.

01/11/2024

Don't miss Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Chamber Week! So many great evens and opportunities!

πŸŽ‰ Celebrating 4 years of innovation, collaboration, and growth at Entrepreneurs Sandbox! Happy Anniversary to a hub of e...
10/23/2023

πŸŽ‰ Celebrating 4 years of innovation, collaboration, and growth at Entrepreneurs Sandbox! Happy Anniversary to a hub of entrepreneurial excellence. Here's to many more years of success! πŸš€πŸ₯‚

From Kauai's heart, Anahola Granola, founded by Becky Burns in 1986, stands for fresh, local, and pure ingredients, infu...
10/21/2023

From Kauai's heart, Anahola Granola, founded by Becky Burns in 1986, stands for fresh, local, and pure ingredients, infusing every batch with a tropical flavor. Their products grace upscale hotels, health food stores, and even Costco. When Costco mandated a third-party audit in 2017 to meet FDA standards, Anahola Granola turned to Innovate Hawaii, part of the MEP National Networkβ„’, for help. Thanks to Innovate Hawaii's gap analysis and valuable connections, they achieved an impressive 93.6% audit score in February 2018, and even identified the need for a metal detector to maintain their high quality standards. Cheers to Anahola Granola's journey rooted in innovation, quality, and lasting partnerships!

Learn more about their success story here: https://bit.ly/3RI9HVa

πŸ•’ Time's running out! Last chance to apply!Quest: Hawaii is your ticket to innovation success.Don't miss this opportunit...
10/17/2023

πŸ•’ Time's running out! Last chance to apply!

Quest: Hawaii is your ticket to innovation success.

Don't miss this opportunity if you're a Hawaii startup with groundbreaking technologies in Security and Defense, Energy Resiliency, Sustainable Agriculture, Mobility, or Other Innovations.

Apply before it's too late! The application deadline is October 19th! https://bit.ly/45uTRkl.

Get free legal insights for your business! HTDC's Business Law Corp offers 30-minute sessions with experienced corporate...
10/13/2023

Get free legal insights for your business! HTDC's Business Law Corp offers 30-minute sessions with experienced corporate lawyers. Cover entity choice, governance, and more.

πŸ—“οΈ 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 11 am - 1 pm at Entrepreneurs Sandbox.

Sign up at www.htdc.org/legal. ✨ Unlock your business potential with expert legal advice.

HACC provides a unique opportunity for civic engagement, IT workforce development, and innovation in modernizing state f...
10/09/2023

HACC provides a unique opportunity for civic engagement, IT workforce development, and innovation in modernizing state functions. Register now for the 8th Hawaii Annual Code Challenge:

β€’ Kickoff Event (Zoom): October 21, 2023
β€’ Interim Workshops (Zoom): October 28 & November 4, 2023
β€’ Judging & Presentation Day (In-Person): November 18, 2023

Learn more: hacc.hawaii.gov.

Don’t miss Hawaii's SBIR Matching Grant Program 2023’s upcoming info sessions!In-Person Info Session:β€’ πŸ“… Date: Oct 10, 2...
10/03/2023

Don’t miss Hawaii's SBIR Matching Grant Program 2023’s upcoming info sessions!

In-Person Info Session:
β€’ πŸ“… Date: Oct 10, 2023
β€’ πŸ•’ Time: 3 - 4 pm HST
β€’ πŸ“ Location: Entrepreneurs Sandbox, Honolulu, HI
β€’ πŸ’Ό Register Here: https://bit.ly/48810ti

Online Info Session:
β€’ πŸ“… Date: Oct 10, 2023
β€’ πŸ•’ Time: 1 - 2 pm HST
β€’ πŸ“ Location: Online
β€’ πŸ’Ό Register Here: https://bit.ly/489mYMC

Learn about funding opportunities for Hawaii companies with federal Phase I SBIR/STTRs:
β€’ βœ”οΈ Must have received federal SBIR/STTR grants/contracts.
β€’ πŸ’² Offers up to 50% matching of federal awards, up to $75K for Phase I.
β€’ πŸ’° Eligible for up to $3k reimbursement for grant writing costs for your first application.

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