2026 Hawaii SBIR Conference - Kona
Please Join Us at the 2026 Hawaii SBIR Conference
This conference is Hawaii’s premier gathering for tech and innovation for groundbreaking ideas 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.
Who Should Participate?
Small and medium size companies:
Looking for non-dilutive funding for innovation, research & development
That want to work with the federal government
That want to partner with a prime contractor
Looking for other funding opportunities, including venture capital, contracting, prize challenges, and more
With innovative solutions looking for government customers
Why Attend?
Meet 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.
This year’s conference will also be taking place on Hawaii Island, in Kona, as well as on Maui, in Kihei to reach more tech and innovation companies. As HTDC is focusing our efforts the on Ocean and Space technology industries, the programming will also showcase the existing industry and more.
What to Expect:
Powered by the Hawaii Technology Development (HTDC) and supported in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), this year’s conference promises a great lineup of expert speakers including SBIR Program Managers, industry experts, and small business support partners. Explore what the SBIR Program has to offer to assist innovative companies in taking their ideas from the lab to the market. Meet other Hawaii companies that have successfully commercialized their technology by leveraging the SBIR program.