Expanded statewide student opportunities through PACE
PACE Leaders are eligible for leadership opportunities and scholarships.
UH innovation students mentor Japanese students in solving complex Hawaiʻi issues
With the assistance of the PACE students, they conducted field research and interviews, and developed solutions and prototypes.
UH students, alumni, faculty win state innovation, entrepreneurship awards
Honolulu CC alumna Alexis Akiona headlined the group winning Entrepreneur of the Year.
AI energy efficiency, waste transformation projects head to national competition
Lam and Yang are headed to nationals called the EnergyTech University Prize 2024 Student Track.
Going bananas for local agriculture
Banán has grown to multiple locations across Oʻahu and is enjoying sweet success at its newest location in Kaimukī.
Shidler student takes bright idea to $512K viral success
Jayson Siu’s business skyrocketed after he posted a viral TikTok video in 2021, showcasing an LED-lined rearview mirror.
Island Brew Coffeehouse to open in Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center
The coffee house will open a popup location at RISE in January, while the new store is being built out with the opening planned in time for the fall 2024 semester.
PACE Executive Director Fujiyama named PBN Power Leader
As PACE’s executive director, Fujiyama is responsible for leading UH’s innovation and entrepreneurship efforts, including strengthening ties with community stakeholders.
From bean to bar, UH alum turned international chocolatier got his start at Mānoa
Founder and owner of Mānoa Chocolate Dylan Butterbaugh’s passion for the business began in his undergraduate studies at UH Mānoa.
New food innovation center opens at UH Maui College
The Maui Food Innovation Center is helping to bring tropical cocktail kits, ube chocolates and more to the market.
