Hawaii entrepreneurship center XLR8HI is currently recruiting participants for the next cohort of its preX program.
The four-week virtual program aims to help businesses scale and get investment-ready. It’s free for participants and is open to businesses throughout the state.
“We designed a program where the breadth of local companies that are ready to grow, scale, or raise capital can access quality resources and a support community of peer founders so they can reach their goals,” XLR8HI Managing Partner Omar Sultan said in a statement. “We also wanted to bring together amazing local entrepreneurs who value Hawaii as our home to encourage resource sharing, collaborations, and novel innovations.”
Nineteen Hawaii companies recently completed the program as part of the fifth cohort. Here’s a closer look at Cohort 5:
• Aalii Ko Company – aims to uplift women by focusing on their spiritual well-being
• Aina Meals – creates healthy, chef-made prepared meals
• Alohi Maui – beauty and skincare brand that creates products from natural ingredients
• Beelieve Hawaii - conducts ethical methods of beekeeping, along with conservation and education
• Better Jerky Co. - produces crispy jerky for people and pets
• Busy Bodies - a co-working space for the health-conscious remote worker
• Edible Peace - creates vegan macadamia nut cheese using Hawaii-grown ingredients
• Goin Left - surf boutique and brand
• Grandpa Joe’s Cotton Candy Company - handcrafted cotton candy and kettle corn created from family recipes
• Hana Naia - produces a coffee fruit extract that can be added to coffee, tea, or smoothies
• HI Cravings – customized smoothie bowls
• Kauai Hemp Company – a seed-to-shelf certified organic hemp farm and manufacturer focused on sustainability
• Kilo Books Hawaii – creates multigenerational books and STEM kits with the goal of strengthening family units
• LowVoltageCabling.com – provides web security and internet connectivity with a single point of contact for installation and service
• Middle Eats – plant-based catering company that utilizes locally grown vegetables
• Nalu Physical Therapy – aims to help women experience painless pregnancies, prepare for birth, and recover faster postpartum
• Spicy Ninja Sauce – a farm-to-table line of hot sauces
• Three Little Ducks - creates programming to support childhood development from infancy through adolescence
• Vivia Cares - a turnkey platform of software and services for home care
For more information and to apply for the next cohort, click here.
