Building Hawaii’s Startup and Tech Ecosystem

ThriveHI works with partners to build community, talent, and access to capital so entrepreneurs and techies can thrive

Why Hawai‘i?

Hawai‘i offers the perfect balance of tech innovation, natural beauty, and a tight-knit community grounded in indigenous culture. In recent years, Hawai‘i has seen significant growth and is well-positioned to be a technology hub.

34% of Hawaii’s population has a college degree, above the national average

Source: World Population Review

Venture capital spending in Hawai‘i has grown by 26% over the last decade

Source: National Science Foundation

UH is a rising leader in R&D, securing $515M in funding in 2023

Source: UH News

What ThriveHI Offers

  • Networking

    We host monthly networking sessions for techies and entrepreneurs, providing a platform to connect and build community.

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  • Biweekly Newsletter

    We publish a biweekly newsletter spotlighting the latest news on Hawaii’s startup and tech scene, job opportunities, events, and more.

    Subscribe

  • Mentorship

    We run a program called “Talk Story with Tech,” connecting students with techies to explore diverse career paths.

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  • Funding

    We organize a monthly Pitch Karaoke competition designed for pre-seed stage entrepreneurs to hone their pitching skills.

    Pitch Your Business

Testimonials

  • Helping entrepreneurs further their business:

    “The support of ThriveHI was crucial in enabling Breathe-Global Devices Ltd to attend and present our prototype of the Venti, a wearable iron lung, at the CHEST Conference in 2023.”

    Steve Bull, CEO of Breathe Global Devices

  • Helping community partners implement new programs:

    “The ThriveHI team provided help at every step of the way in planning and putting on an event that was informative and fun for all of the Kamehameha Schools students who participated in Tech Day.”

    Sally Nhomi, Kamehameha High School Internship Coordinator

  • Helping community members pivot into tech:

    “Meeting professionals at ThriveHI events provided insights into various job opportunities and the advice I received helped me secure a position at an AI startup.”

    Kazuki Mori, ThriveHI Community Member

  • Helping techies land meaningful careers in Hawai‘i:

    “ThriveHI was instrumental in me landing my dream tech job in Hawai‘i. The team is exceptional and I’m so honored to be part of this vibrant community of tech specialists.”

    Elne Jenkins, UX & Product Designer at ServeCreate

2023 Impact Report

Our Partners

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In the News

  • ThriveHI Awarded $300K Grant to Cultivate Hawaii’s Tech Ecosystem | Hawai‘i Tech

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  • ThriveHI Strives to Bolster Hawai‘i Tech Sector | Hawai‘i Bulletin

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  • ThriveHI and Other Startup Groups are Flourishing Again | Star Bulletin

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