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Hawaii Capital (HI-CAP) – Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation Latest Press Release – Feb 19, 2025 In 2022, $62 million in federal funding was secured to expand access to capital for small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs in Hawaiʻi. The funding will be deployed over a period of seven years until 2030.
The HI-CAP program is funded by the U.S. Treasury for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), a part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The program is jointly managed by HTDC and the Hawai‘i Green Infrastructure Authority (HGIA). Both state agencies are attached to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT).
Learn who can apply for capital assistance loans through HI-CAP. Most businesses are eligible for HI-CAP loan programs and must meet State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) guidelines as dictated by the U.S. Treasury. As a department of the Treasury and Hawaiʻi state objective, HI-CAP will be targeting small businesses and Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individual (SEDI) business owners.
See next section for complete list of loan programs. Programs Administered by HTDC For questions about the HI-CAP Invest program, please email hicap@htdc. org with any questions.
Also see our notice regarding conflict of interest and SSBCI insiders . Program Name Administered by Description Apply HI-CAP Invest HTDC Suited for managers of venture capital (VC) funds. This “Funds-of-Funds Venture Capital” program is designed to invest in high quality investment managers with the capacity to mentor and advise entrepreneurs and facilitate follow-on investments.
If you are a VC fund interested in being considered for HI-CAP Invest, please apply. Apply for the HI-CAP Invest Program Loans Offered by Our Partners Additional offerings for capital assistance are also available. Depending on the offering that would be most helpful to your business, the application will be done through our administrative partners and the process will vary per program.
For instance, if you are interested in HI-CAP collateral, you will apply for capital assistance through your local bank. See each link below for details on how to apply. Program Name Administered by Description Apply HI-CAP Collateral Our local financial institutions Suited for small businesses and nonprofits where collateral is needed to be approved for a loan.
The state will work with local financial institutions to provide collateral to help you secure the loan. Apply for the HI-CAP collateral program HI-CAP Loans HGIA Suited for businesses and non-profits spearheading transformative projects with community impact. The state will lend capital to help bring eligible projects to reality.
Projects considered transformative include (but are not limited to) those in renewable energy, innovation, local agriculture, dual-use technology, manufacturing, or creative industry projects that spur economic development. Apply for the HI-CAP loans program HI-CAP Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Loan Pool Program Our network of CDFI partners Suited for small businesses requiring micro loans.
The state will work with Hawaiʻi’s CDFI’s to provide capital, which will in turn serve as loans to Hawaiʻi’s small businesses. If you are a business, your application will be done through a CDFI. Please email dbedt.
hicap-loans@hawaii. gov with any questions. If you are a CDFI that is considering participating, learn about the application process and apply .
Are There Other Forms of Assistance for Companies? Yes, the HI-CAP is currently working on the structure of the Technical Assistance program (TA), a grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Treasury for the purpose of providing legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to companies who intend to participate in the HI-CAP program or other federal programs that support small businesses.
Those eligible for this grant award will become TA program providers and will be required to provide legal, accounting, or financial advisory services.
When the TA program is activated, small businesses will be able to: Access vetted services easily and quickly Obtain the tools needed to better utilize federal programs, for instance gaining assistance in securing licenses and certifications as well as preparing essential documentation and financial statements, etc. The TA program is meant as a stepping stone for small businesses who do not know where to start in the event that they are interested in applying for a federal small business program.
Upon approval of the State of Hawaiʻi’s TA plan by the Treasury, more information on the program will be announced publicly. Please contact the providers below directly for technical assistance service. 1.
Hawaii Small Business Development Center (HSBDC). [Servicing Oahu and neighbor island businesses] Claire E. Doi: claire.
doi@hisbdc. org Office: (808) 945-1430, ext. 101 2.
City & County of Honolulu [Servicing Oahu businesses only] Alyssa Goslee: alyssa. goslee@honolulu. gov https://oahubusinessconnector.
org/state-small-business-credit-initiative/ Creighton Liu: creighton. liu@spirehi. org HI-CAP Invest: Venture Capital Fund Partners Through HI-CAP Invest, HTDC invests in venture capital funds that support Hawaiʻi businesses with capital, expertise, and connections.
The following funds have received investment through the program. Explore each fund’s website to learn more about its investment focus, portfolio, and opportunities to connect. Fund Website Startup Capital Ventures × SBI Fund, L.
P. Startup Capital Ventures HATCH Accelerator Fund II Hatch Blue Blue Ventures Fund IV Blue Startups Mana Up Capital Fund II Mana Up OMVC Hawaii Fund I OMVC For startups seeking investment: Please contact the fund directly through its website. Each fund has its own investment criteria, review process, and funding availability.
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee funding. Email us at hicap@htdc. org .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses in Hawaii engaged in cultural preservation, boat building, or STEM sectors. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Hawaii Capital (HI-CAP) is funded by Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Hawaii. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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