FAQ
What are the basic criteria to qualify for the program?
- For Profit (structured as an LLC or corporation)
- Proof of Concept (i.e. Sales, Partnerships, Active Users, etc.)
- 50% of FoundHers must be women, of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or Asian descent, AND based in Hawaiʻi
- Early Stage (under 3 years of existence)
- Falls under at least one of our five industries of focus Tech, Food, Fashion, Keiki/Education, and Health/Wellness
- FoundHers’ values align with our own
Can you give me examples of businesses in the industries you are targeting?
Tech: communication systems, social media, IoT, online activism, AI, computer science
Food Systems/Restaurants: farms, produce, consumer goods
Fashion: accessories, clothing, apparel recycling/disposal programs
Health & Wellness: spirituality, beauty products, natural remedies, mental health services, fitness
Keiki/Education: children’s toys, education programs or tools, art and art programs