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Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC). This program provides matching funds for Hawaii-based businesses that are awarded a Federal Phase SBIR grant. Federal funds are matched at 50%.
The program also offers a Phase 0 grant for improving federal SBIR applications.
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Hawaiʻi Small Business Innovation Research (HSBIR) Program – Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation Hawaiʻi Small Business Innovation Research (HSBIR) Program HSBIR provides matching grants to help companies further develop new products that solve critical issues for the nation.
Applicants must have received Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) /Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants or contracts to qualify for the state matching grant program. The HSBIR program provides up to 50% match for companies receiving SBIR/STTR awards. Companies may apply also for reimbursement for grant writing costs for their initial Federal grant application (Phase 0).
The Hawaiʻi SBIR matching grant program is the longest state funded SBIR matching program in the United States. Initially the grant program only funded companies that received Phase I grants but in 2016, the program was expanded to help companies who are moving their advanced technology products from research into the market. Hawaiʻi’s SBIR Phase II and Phase III winners are creating the best technology solutions in the nation.
HTDC provides Hawaiʻi SBIR funds in various phases. Available funding for the Phase II/III portion of the grant program is approved on a yearly basis. Phase 0: up to $3,000 reimbursement for grant writing services.
Phase I: up to 50% match or up to $75,000 of the Federal Phase I award, whichever is less. Phase II/III (when available): up to 50% match or up to $500,000 of the Federal Phase II/III, whichever is less. Learn everything you need to know about applying for an HSBIR grant including eligibility, application deadlines, and how applicants are scored.
Business Support & Services Offered Conferences and workshops Office hours available (July 2026 – September 2026) Market research, market intelligence analysis Commercialization support SBIR basics is a series of workshops to help local researchers and companies take advantage of the SBIR program. Watch a preview below, then visit our full video series if you’d like to learn more.
Watch the Full Video Series If you have questions, please email sbir@htdc. org . Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration FAST grant
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Hawaii-based companies that receive federal Phase I SBIR awards. For Phase 0, companies that have submitted fewer than three SBIR applications and demonstrate financial need. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $75,000 (Phase 1), up to $500,000 (Phase 2/3), up to $3,000 (Phase 0). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program 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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