Hawaiʻi Small Business Innovation Research Program (HSBIR) Grants
Forecasted
The Hawaiʻi Small Business Innovation Research Program (HSBIR) Grants from Hawaii Technology Development Corporation support local companies in advancing R&D and commercializing innovative technologies.
Funder: Hawaii Technology Development Corporation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Phase 0 & Phase I application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 (Phase 0); up to $75,000 (Phase I match, max 50% of federal award); up to $500,000 (Phase II/III, subject to available funds).
Summary: Provides matching grants to Hawaiʻi companies with federal SBIR/STTR awards to advance R&D and commercialization.
Key Information: Applicants must have received a federal SBIR/STTR award or applied within the past 12 months; must perform work in Hawaiʻi.
Description
The Hawaiʻi Small Business Innovation Research Program (HSBIR) Grants, administered by the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), support local companies in advancing innovative products that address critical challenges. This program offers state matching funds to Hawaiʻi-based businesses that have received federal SBIR or STTR grants, with the aim of enhancing their research, development, and commercialization efforts. Funding is available for both early-stage (Phase 0, Phase I) and more advanced (Phase II/III) projects, helping to foster a thriving innovation ecosystem in Hawaiʻi.
