Alliances
Since it started operation, HVCA has endeavored to collaborate with a wide range of organizations, government and faculty that support the growth of a tech economy in Hawaii. We
coordinate and support eachothers programs and offer members of aligned organizations access to our programs at the member rate. Here is a list of some of the
groups we are aligned with.
SPOTLIGHT
Hawaii Angels
ThinkTechHawaii
TechHui
Hawaii Science and Technology Council
High Technology Development Corporation
Dual Use Council
Bytemarks
Hawaii Angels
Hawaii Angels is the premier investment network for seed-level private equity investors in Hawaii to share investment opportunities, expertise and due diligence.
Hawaii Angels provides a forum for members to review investment presentations and share opinions about these opportunities. This forum also allows for
networking with professionals of various backgrounds, and exploring new opportunities in Hawaii.
The Hawaii Angels process is proven and well-suited to Hawaii’s start-up scene. Since its founding in February 2002, the member angels have invested more than
$30 million in over 50 companies. www.hawaiiangels.org
ThinkTech Hawaii
Founded by business attorney Jay Fidell, ThinkTech is devoted to producing video of tech events and high quality interviews with tech leaders and others
involved in the global economy. Each quarter ThinkTech and HVCA join to produce half day programs on important topics that impact the growth of Hawaii’s tech
economy. ThinkTech video tapes all HVCA luncheons which can be easily replayed on computers and even video capable cell phones. Vist ThinkTech at
www.thinktechhawaii.com
TechHui
TechHui is Hawaii’s science, technology and new media community. With more than 1,000 members TechHui brings the tech community into an
online forum where special interest groups can form, active and interesting debates among members take place and information about all manner of
tech events are posted. Make new friends, find co-venturers get the buzz on the latest technology, software and new media.
Visit the TechHui web site at: www.techhui.com
Hawaii Technology and Science Council
The Hawaii Science & Technology Council, now referred to as HISciTech, is an industry association representing member companies across Hawaii. HISciTech is
committed to advancing the development of:
•Agricultural Biotechnology
•Astronomy
•Aerospace/Defense
•Biotechnology/Life Sciences
•Energy
•Environment
•Film/Digital Media
•Information/Communication Technologies
•Professional Services & Engineering
•Ocean Sciences & Engineering
Our mission is the acceleration of Hawaii’s science and technology economy through the provision of services to industry including advocacy, enterprise support,
the enhancement of research collaboration, group purchasing and sector research. Members include those engaged in or supportive of research, development,
commercialization and application of science and technology in Hawaii.
High Tech Development Corporation
The High Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency that facilitates the growth of the commercial high technology industry in Hawaii.
HTDC develops technology centers statewide, creates and identifies marketing opportunities, provides technology education and training, acts as a source of
information on the industry, and promotes Hawaii as a place to conduct technology business. HTDC has identified Information Technologies (including multimedia
development, digital imaging, Geographic Information Systems, etc) as primary niche technologies which have the greatest potential for technology economic
growth over the next five years in terms of quality job creation and revenue generation for the state.
Visit the HTDC web site at www.htdc.org