Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

HTDC Presents: 2026 Hawai?i SBIR Conference

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Calling all small, innovative companies that are:

Looking for non-dilutive funding for innovation, research & development
Looking for other funding opportunities, including venture capital, contracting, prize challenges
Interested in working with the federal government
Interested in meeting like-minded companies and potential partners

The 2026 Hawaiʻi Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Conference is Hawaii’s premier gathering for tech and innovation companies with groundbreaking ideas to meet real go-to-market opportunities. This is your chance to dive deep into America’s Seed Fund – Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs – and learn how to effectively transition your research into impactful market solutions.

Join the Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation and meet Federal SBIR/STTR program managers in-person. Schedule a one-on-one meeting with them to find out what they are looking for and what kinds of projects their agencies are funding. The SBIR/STTR program was reauthorized and updated earlier this year. Find out what those changes are and how they could affect you at one of the following locations: