With a strategic location at the crossroads of the pacific, and strong academic and research capabilities in ocean sciences, climate resilience, data science and energy, the university of hawaii…

The University of Hawaii, through its Office of the President, was awarded a $250,000 Cooperative Agreement from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) federal grant program (CFDA 11.012). The project aims to establish an accelerator program supporting Hawaii-based startups focused on ocean-based climate resilience technologies and commercialization. Key activities include designing the accelerator program in collaboration with ecosystem partners, leveraging UH's academic and research capabilities in areas such as ocean sciences, climate resilience, data science, and energy. The project period runs from March 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024.

With a strategic location at the crossroads of the pacific, and strong academic and research capabilities in ocean sciences, climate resilience, data science and energy, the university of hawaii (UH) is well-positioned to drive technological innovation and commercialization, economic growth, and global competitiveness. This project will be a collaborative endeavor with ecosystem partners, both in hawaii and outside hawaii, in designing an accelerator program providing support to hawaii startups to increase the potential for long term success, while leveraging UH programs, experience and relationships with key partners.