Hawaiʻi Small Business Innovation Research Program (HSBIR) Grants
Hawaiʻi Small Business Innovation Research Program (HSBIR) Grants support Hawaiʻi companies’ federal research proposals and product development to turn research into commercial products and services.
Funder: Hawaii Technology Development Corporation
Due Dates: October 23, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (FY27 applications open) | November 18, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Info session) | December 11, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (FY27 Phase 0 and Phase I deadline)
Funding Amounts: Phase 0: up to $3,000 reimbursement; Phase I: up to 50% of the federal award, capped at $75,000
Summary: HSBIR supports Hawaiʻi companies’ federal SBIR/STTR participation and development of innovative products with commercial and economic potential.
Key Information: Phase I applicants need an active federal SBIR/STTR award within the past 12 months and Hawaiʻi-based project work.
Description
The Hawaiʻi Small Business Innovation Research (HSBIR) program, administered by Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), helps companies develop new products that solve critical issues. State support complements federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding, helping Hawaiʻi small businesses advance toward subsequent funding phases and transform research into commercial products and services. Phase 0 reimburses grant-writing services for an initial federal application, while Phase I provides matching support for federal award recipients.
Commercial potential and economic impact to Hawaiʻi are central considerations. HTDC prioritizes first-time and neighbor island applicants, along with projects in Ocean, Space, Energy, and Health. The program is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration FAST grant.
