Hawaiʻi Small Business Innovation Research Program (HSBIR) Grants
Hawaiʻi Small Business Innovation Research Program (HSBIR) Grants support Hawaiʻi companies with proposal preparation and research commercialization to develop innovative products and grow the local technology sector.
Funder: Hawaii Technology Development Corporation
Due Dates: October 23, 2026, 9 a.m. (FY27 Phase 0/I opens) | December 11, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (FY27 Phase 0/I deadline)
Funding Amounts: Phase 0: up to $3,000 reimbursement | Phase I: up to 50% of the federal award, capped at $75,000 | Phase II/III: up to 50%, capped at $500,000
Summary: HSBIR supports Hawaiʻi companies pursuing federal SBIR/STTR funding and developing research into innovative commercial products and services.
Key Information: Phase I match applicants must have an active federal SBIR/STTR grant within the past 12 months and perform project work in Hawaiʻi.
Description
The Hawaiʻi Small Business Innovation Research (HSBIR) program, administered by Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), complements federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards. It helps Hawaiʻi companies develop new products that solve critical issues, become more competitive, and advance to subsequent funding phases. Phase 0 reimburses grant-writing services for an initial federal application, while Phase I provides matching support for federal awardees.
The program emphasizes commercial potential and economic benefits for Hawaiʻi, including technology-sector growth and job creation. First-time and neighbor island applicants receive priority, alongside projects in Ocean, Space, Energy, and Health. HSBIR is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s FAST grant.
