KūHana Accelerator

Applications are open now! Submit your written application today. The deadline to apply is January 3, 2025 at 5:00pm. Please note that after you submit your written application, CNHA will invite you to a Zoom interview as Part 2 of your application. The interview is required to be fully considered for Cohort 15.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the program manager, Max Mukai, at max@hawaiiancouncil.org

KūHana is looking to work with companies with the following preferred qualifications:

1. Established companies that have made significant progress with sales and operations

2. Seeking to acquire funding to grow their company

3. Operating within Hawaiʻi

KūHana helps local and Hawaiian-owned entrepreneurs in early to mid stages of development get clear on their business strategy by hosting an 6-week business plan development class with all the tools and technical assistance needed to create a plan. Their business plans help set up these companies to go after the funding they need to implement their plans and achieve their business goals. Each business will walk away with a completed business plan, a polished business pitch, and collaborative opportunities to work with their fellow cohort participants. 

Prizes are awarded to the top performing companies each cohort with either technical assistance, cash prizes, or other forms of capital.

Graduates of the program may be also eligible for a discounted rate for a business loan with CNHA as well as a one-year business membership with CNHA, as well as ongoing technical assistance services paid for in full or in part by CNHA.