A Business Accelerator Built for Wāhine Founders in Hawaiʻi
6 months of funding, mentorship, and community rooted in indigenous values.
Program Features
These elements help ensure long-term success while redefining what business support looks like.
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ʻOhana Care
1:1 Mentorship
Retreats
Education
Curriculum
Real business skills taught through an indigenous cultural lens — from financials and pitch practice to storytelling and wellness.
Foundations (Financials, business plans, marketing plans, legal documents, Profit margins, AI)
Marketing Strategy (Branding, EMails, Social Media, Website)
Product Strategy (Retail basics, Distribution, Shipping, Expansion
Operations (E-Commerce, ‘āina-forward practices, pricing)
Pitching & Funding (Capital strategies, financing, grant writing, pitch practice)
Cultural (Storytelling, Wellness)
Pae ʻāina & Kapalili Program
Pae ʻĀina
You're based anywhere in Hawaiʻi and your business can be in any industry.
Kapalili
You're based on Hawaiʻi Island and your business is in agriculture or food.
Who is it for?
Application criteria
For Profit (structured as an LLC or corporation)
Proof of Concept (i.e. Sales, Partnerships, Active Users, etc.)
51% of FoundHers must be women, of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or Asian descent, AND based in Hawaiʻi
Early Stage (under 3 years of existence)
FoundHers’ values align with our own
How We Select Our Cohort
We look for founders who are ready to grow and who lead with values.
Applications for 2026 are now closed
Applications
Open applications for wāhine founders across Hawaiʻi. We review your business stage, your story, and your alignment with our values.
First Round
Selected applicants are invited to a first interview with the FoundHer team. We want to hear how you think, not just what you've built.
Due Diligence
We take a closer look at your business, financials, concept, and growth potential. This helps us make sure we can truly serve you.
Final Interview
Finalists meet with our selection committee. We're looking for the right fit, both for you and for the cohort.
Our Mentors
Our Alumna Companies
