Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Email Format
Government AdministrationHawaii, United States11-50 Employees
HTDC is a Hawaii state agency focused on diversifying the economy by building a technology sector that provides quality, well-paid jobs for residents. Based in Honolulu and created in 1983, the agency operates within the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). It supports innovation by providing capital, infrastructure, and programs to develop technology talent and nurture startups. HTDC's initiatives include incubation facilities, broader business development and manufacturing assistance across all Hawaiian islands, and workshops and networking for technology and manufacturing small businesses. The organization also administers matching grants to support technology research and related ecosystem organizations, and it coordinates with employers and trainers to develop a skilled workforce, including energy technology research such as hydrogen. Recent developments include naming Trung Lam as executive director in 2025, and participation in the Built Here: Hawaii Innovation Showcase in 2026.