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Build Hawaiʻi pairs your business with a young AI builder for 8 weeks. Together, you'll build a real AI-powered tool or workflow for your specific challenges. Your business becomes the design partner and Customer #1 — and every tool is built for national distribution from day one.

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What happens after demo day

Your AI tool doesn't end when the cohort ends. Every product built through Build Hawaiʻi is designed for national scale — your business is the proving ground.

●You keep the tool. It's built for your business and you own the workflow.
●If the tool has national potential, we help scale it to similar businesses on the mainland.
●You stay connected through the Build Hawaiʻi alumni network for ongoing support.

About Your Business

Business nameYour name and roleIsland and neighborhoodType of businessHow long in business?Number of employeesBusiness website or Instagram(Optional)

Your Biggest Challenges

What takes the most time in your business every week?What's the most repetitive task you wish could be automated?What's the biggest thing holding your business back?Have you tried any AI tools?

YesNoA little

Your Commitment

Why do you want to be part of Build Hawaiʻi?Are you open to working with a young builder (ages 14–24)?

YesYes, but I have questionsTell me more

Can you commit ~3 hours/week for 8 weeks?

YesMostlyI have questions

What outcome are you hoping for at the end of 8 weeks?

One More Thing

Anything else you want us to know?(Optional)