HTDC HSBIR Phase 0 — Grant Writing Reimbursement

HTDC HSBIR Phase 0 Grant Writing Reimbursement sits at the front of Hawaii High Technology Development Corporation's SBIR support ladder. It reimburses up to $3,000 in grant-writing service costs for Hawaii-based small businesses that are preparing a federal SBIR or STTR application, and it is reviewed through HTDC on a rolling basis. The award is reimbursement capital, not operating support, so the main value is lowering the cost of getting a federal submission into shape. Eligibility is narrow: the applicant must be a for-profit small business registered in the United States and operating in Hawaii, with nonprofits, universities, research organizations, and individuals excluded. That makes it a practical route for firms already building an application timeline. For applicants, the program works best when the company already has a concrete SBIR or STTR plan and needs expert help to get there. It is less useful for general venture exploration or unrelated operating needs, but it can be a useful first step for teams that want to enter the federal pipeline with a cleaner, better prepared proposal.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.