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by TechCrunch, that helps tech founders and companies compete across the Pacific and globally. Blue Startups is a venture accelerator in Hawaii, ranked among the top 20 in the U.S. With an extensive network across the Pacific, Asia, and North America, Blue Startups serves as a hub for Hawaii’s innovation ecosystem.
06/09/2026
Chenoa Farnsworth, sat down with Ashley Lukens, and Wren Wescoatt on the Pilali Podcast to talk story about the future of Hawaiʻi's economy.
- Let's Diversify Hawaiʻi's economy beyond tourism.
- The real value is access to our network, not the check.
- We want a hundred zebras, not one billion-dollar unicorn.
- Revenue-based funding for companies grow without an exit.
- Every cohort we run is at least more than half female founded.
- Ocean tech in Hawai’i is the bet, not to build another Silicon Valley.
Mahalo to the Pilali Podcast team at Funder Hui for telling the stories of the people building Hawaiʻi's future. The episode is live now. Give it a listen!
Watch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJbYrlKlPgU
05/27/2026
250K views in 7 days. Wow!!!
Chenoa Farnsworth, sat down with Erica Lockheimer on the HumanizeHer Podcast to talk story about building a mindful tech ecosystem in Hawaiʻi.
One week in, the conversation is about to cross 250,000 views on YouTube.
If you've seen it, leave a comment.
If you haven't, what are you waiting for?
Go Watch → https://youtu.be/hziSfTFe2JM
05/15/2026
Last call. Applications for Blue Startups Cohort 18 close TODAY!
- Dates: July to October 2026
- Up to $250K Investment
- 250+ Mentor Network
- Reach 500+ investors
- 8 weeks in Honolulu
- 1 week at SF Tech Week
Blue Startups is Hawaii's Premier Tech Accelerator Program.
If you're building a startup, get your application in today:
https://www.bluestartups.com/apply/
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Here's why you should apply to Blue Startups Cohort 18 by May 15, 2026.
Blue Startups, a top-rated tech accelerator, is looking for Hawaiʻi-connected founders and female-led teams doing business across the Pacific.
If you're building a SaaS or AI startup in 🌎 travel, 🌊 ocean, or 🌱 climate, and you're ready to scale, our accelerator program is built for you.
Our accelerator:
- Top 20 US accelerator (TechCrunch)
- Invested in +150 companies to date
- $1B+ raised across entire portfolio
- Up to $250K direct investment
- 250 international mentors
- $1M+ in perks
Our program:
12 weeks total.
- 3 weeks online
- 8 weeks in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
- 1 week in San Francisco during SF Tech Week
Blue Startups is a community of mentors, investors, founders, and partners who want you to succeed and will help you build with momentum.
If you're a founder building in SaaS, AI, travel, ocean, or climate, or you know a founder building a startup, send this video with David Holt today.
Apply by May 15: bluestartups.com/apply
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Contact the business
Website
Address
55 Merchant Street Ste 1700
Honolulu, HI
96813
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 5pm |
