XLR8HI preX Maui Info Session & Pau Hana

Take Your Hawaii Business to the Next Level with preX!

Over 200 Hawaii-based founders and entrepreneurs have transformed their business journeys with preX – Hawaii’s Investment Readiness and Business Scaling Program. Are you ready to join them?

Since 2020 preX has helped 124 companies to start, pivot, build, grow, and scale their businesses. These businesses have raised $50M in funding, generated over $115M in revenue, and created or retained over 450 jobs, and have done so with a diverse founder base in which over 80% of the companies are led by underrepresented founders.

Designed for high-growth companies, small businesses, and Hawaii entrepreneurs, preX is your pathway to achieving your business goals. Whether you aspire to launch or pivot your business, secure funding, rapidly increase your customer base, or gain acceptance into accelerator programs, preX provides the springboard you need to take your next steps. Click here to learn more about preX and to apply to our upcoming Cohort 9 program.

• Meet the preX Team and Alumni: Gain insights from those who’ve been through the program and hear how preX has helped them scale their businesses.
• Comprehensive Application Insights: Learn about the application process, evaluation criteria, and strategies to strengthen your application.

• Explore the Resources: Discover the tools, mentorship, and guidance preX provides to help businesses thrive.
• Special Focus Areas: Learn about additional consideration for food systems startups and innovative companies pursuing SBIR/STTR funding.
• Impact and Success Stories: Hear how preX companies have raised millions, generated significant revenue, and contributed to Hawaii’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Location Details

Maui Research & Technology Center, Room 119

Enter from Mauka Entrance (See Map Image below)

Address: 590 Līpoa Parkway Kīhei, HI 96753

Whether you’re at the idea stage or generating millions in revenue, preX can help you achieve your next growth milestone. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and explore how preX can be a game-changer for your business. Can’t attend but ready to apply? Our Round 1 application takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Visit to apply today. Applications close on Sunday, January 19.

We’re excited to grow the preX ‘Ohana and can’t wait to meet Hawaii’s next wave of trailblazing entrepreneurs! Limited spaces available. Register now to secure your spot. Mahalo to the Hawaii Technolgoy Development Corporation for hosting us in Maui!

For more information about the program and to please visit our website at .

We look forward to connecting with you soon!

Aloha,

The preX Team

XLR8HI® is Hawaii’s Entrepreneurship Center. More than an organization, XLR8HI is a dynamic community movement that brings together people, opportunities, and ideas to propel entrepreneurship and innovation to new heights in Hawaii. Our award-winning XLR8® initiatives are dedicated to providing opportunities to grow Hawaii’s innovation community and our work has received national accolades including a 6x recipient of the SBA's Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (preX & XLR8UH), 4x recipient of EDA Build 2 Scale Challenges (XLR8X & XLR8UH), and featured in Forbes as one of the top 30 accelerator programs in the nation (XLR8UH).

At XLR8HI, we are committed to fostering Hawaii's innovation community by providing exceptional growth opportunities. Our interactive programs ignite and nurture the entrepreneurial mindset, while our engaging community events connect you with fellow entrepreneurs and provide valuable insights from innovation experts. Join us in shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Hawaii. Welcome to the XLR8HI community, where the possibilities are limitless, and innovation knows no bounds.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

590 Lipoa Pkwy, 590 Lipoa Parkway, Kihei, United States