Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship - PACEHawaii

Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship - PACEHawaii Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship
Champions of entrepreneurship and innovation at UH Manoa

The Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship and E-Business (PACE) is the home for an integrated set of leading-edge entrepreneurship programs at the University of Hawaii. Based in the Shidler College of Business, PACE is dedicated to fostering the entrepreneurial spirit among all members of the University and local community. Our programs are organized into three areas:

• An innovative graduate and undergraduate curriculum reflecting an Asian Pacific theme

• Research projects that facilitate entrepreneurial practice and the advancement of our understanding of entrepreneurship in the Pacific Rim, and

• An active agenda of community outreach and involvement with Pacific Asian entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial ventures

10/03/2026

Round 1 Kalo Grant applications close this Sunday, 10/4! 🌱

If you’re a UH student with a business idea, project, or venture in progress, this is your chance to get funding behind it. The Kalo Grants program is open to students across the University of Hawaiʻi System, any major and any campus.

Apply by Sunday, 10/4 so your idea doesn’t have to wait for the next round. ⏰

📍 Link in bio to apply

Keep up the PACE!

Beat the summer heat with food and drinks from PACE alumni and PACE volunteers.Treat yourself, cool down, and support th...
07/31/2026

Beat the summer heat with food and drinks from PACE alumni and PACE volunteers.

Treat yourself, cool down, and support these PACE-connected businesses.

ZINGIPOP SODAWORKS Pono Potions Inc. PEWA by Pono Potions Please Come Again Daily Whisk Matcha Huff ‘n Puff Sage Creamery Choco le‘a Via Gelato | Oahu's ice cream Asato Family Shop Mānoa Chocolate Hawaii Hawaiian Chip Company

PACE is hiring Student Assistants.We’re looking for students who are motivated, reliable, and ready to be part of a fast...
04/16/2026

PACE is hiring Student Assistants.

We’re looking for students who are motivated, reliable, and ready to be part of a fast-paced team.

Open roles:
Admin/Fiscal (Job #4585)
Support daily operations and assist with fiscal tasks. Best for students who are organized and detail-oriented.

Marketing/Admin (Job #4584)
Help create content, manage Mailchimp campaigns, and represent PACE across platforms.

Graphic Designer (Job #83687)
Design graphics and visual materials used across events, programs, and digital channels.

Media Assistant (Job #257302)
Film, edit, and produce video content for social media and storytelling.

Search “PACE” on SECE to apply.

Build hands-on experience, create work you can add to your portfolio, and be part of the team behind PACE programs.

UHManoa StudentJobs SECE WorkAtPACE

Meet the 2026 UH Venture Competition finalists.Makai AquaticsKent Glover (Marine Biology), Jonah Sheridan (Community Mem...
04/12/2026

Meet the 2026 UH Venture Competition finalists.

Makai Aquatics
Kent Glover (Marine Biology), Jonah Sheridan (Community Member), Sarah Benimana (Tropical Plant & Soil Science)

Hexcelerate
Lionel Derrick Roxas (Computer Science), Gabrielle Dang (Computer Science)

Kumu Planning Systems
Ernest Bethe IV (Urban & Regional Planning)

Paniolo
Cameron Holt (Communication), Jaidon Matthews (Entrepreneurship)

These teams advanced through weeks of mentorship, workshops, and pitch development to reach the final stage of UHVC.

Mahalo to all teams who participated this year. Your ideas and progress shaped this competition.

Mahalo to our title sponsors, HEI and Hawaiian Electric, for supporting student entrepreneurship across the University of Hawaiʻi system.

Build your idea, test it with real feedback, and compete for cash prizes and resources at next year’s UH Venture Competition.

03/23/2026

Kalo Grant is closing, events are coming up—make your move this week.

The results are in. Meet the 2026 UH Venture Competition Semi-Finalists.These student teams are moving on to the next ro...
03/06/2026

The results are in. Meet the 2026 UH Venture Competition Semi-Finalists.

These student teams are moving on to the next round of UHVC as they continue refining their ventures and preparing for the finals. Swipe through to see the teams advancing this year.

Title sponsors: HEI and Hawaiian Electric.

02/25/2026

Tech Pros is back at the Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center.

Meet professionals working across the tech sector. Practice your networking skills in a structured setting. Join concurrent networking rotations and career guidance sessions, then continue the conversation during open networking.

Students will gain insight into current roles, emerging career paths, and how to stay competitive in the tech industry.

Free and open to all UH students. Refreshments provided while supplies last.

March 3, 2026
4:30–7:00 pm
Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center

Register now to secure your spot.

Bootcamp 2: Financial Foundations for StartupsReady to pressure-test your numbers?Join us on Saturday, March 7 from 10:0...
02/25/2026

Bootcamp 2: Financial Foundations for Startups

Ready to pressure-test your numbers?

Join us on Saturday, March 7 from 10:00–11:30 am at the Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center for a focused session on the financial drivers behind startup growth.

This workshop covers:
• Revenue streams and pricing models
• Cash flow management
• EBITDA fundamentals
• Sustainable growth strategies
• The cash conversion cycle

Learn directly from Kyle J. Shelly, Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Banking, and Daniel Kaanana, Vice President and Corporate Relationship Manager in Corporate Banking.

Title Sponsor: HEI and Hawaiian Electric

Register with the link in bio.

System Design for Social InnovationJoin us on 3/5/2026 from 4:30–6 PM for an interactive workshop with Alec Wagner. Lear...
02/25/2026

System Design for Social Innovation

Join us on 3/5/2026 from 4:30–6 PM for an interactive workshop with Alec Wagner. Learn how to use systems mapping to analyze social and environmental challenges, design context-aware solutions, and build tools that move ideas into action.

Open to UH students across all majors.

Register now to reserve your spot.

What does a career in sustainability actually look like?Join us for Talk Story: Careers in Sustainability and meet profe...
02/19/2026

What does a career in sustainability actually look like?

Join us for Talk Story: Careers in Sustainability and meet professionals working in climate, environmental impact, social impact, and mission-driven roles. Hear how they got started, what their work looks like day-to-day, and where opportunity is growing.

Open to all UH students. Any major.

March 10, 2026
4:30–6:30 PM
Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center (Level 2)

Structured networking, open networking, and light pūpū provided.

In collaboration with Elemental Impact, Hawaii Leadership Forum, and the Student Sustainability Council at UH.

Register and start building connections that align with your values (link in bio)

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2404 Maile Way, E-402
Honolulu, HI
96822

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+18089565083

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