HSBIR Brown Bag & AMA: Customer Discovery & Commercialization
🚀 Ready to take your idea or business to the next level?
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, innovator, or small business owner looking to apply for matched state funding from Hawai’i or need guidance on customer discovery and commercialization, this event is for you!
Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program (HSBIR) is launching its applications at the end of October, offering non-dilutive funding to support your grant writing, research, development, and commercialization efforts.
Join us for this in-person session to learn everything about the HSBIR program and its funding opportunities. During the Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, you’ll engage directly with experts to refine your customer discovery and commercialization strategies. To help you prepare, we’ll send materials about a week in advance to guide you through the AMA.
What You’ll Learn:
The HSBIR application process to secure funding for your innovative R&D projects
Eligibility criteria for matched R&D funding from the state of Hawai’i
Tips for writing a competitive grant application
Hands-on guidance to identify and validate your target customers, including customer mapping tools
Expert-led feedback to refine and strengthen your commercialization plan
Who Should Attend:
Entrepreneurs and small business owners
Researchers and innovators
Technology developers and startups
Anyone interested in leveraging federal and Hawai’i state funding for R&D
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, October 30th
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM-1:30 PM HT
📍 Location: Entrepreneurs Sandbox - Purple Room, 643 Ilalo St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Parking is available at Lot C—look for the white-striped stalls. Payment info is on the signage, and designated Entrepreneurs Sandbox parking is reserved for members and tenants. Limited 1 hour parking is available as well. Please contact Secure Parking for any parking questions.
🍴 Bonus: There will be snacks and light refreshments provided to keep you energized, but feel free to pack and bring your own lunch.
Can’t attend in person? A recording will be made available after the event.
Why Attend?
Learn how to secure funding through HSBIR and gain expert advice on customer discovery and commercialization. This session will help you identify market opportunities, understand customer needs, and craft a strong commercialization plan to bring your innovation to market.