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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Expands the allowable uses of Hawaii Technology Development Corporation grant funds to include providing grants to applicants for qualifying federal research and development awards and matching funds for recipients of those awards and related contracts.
AI Summary
This bill expands the types of grants the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) can provide to businesses in Hawaii, specifically to help them secure federal funding for research and development. Previously, the HTDC could only offer grants to businesses applying for or receiving federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards. Now, the HTDC can also provide grants to businesses applying for any qualifying federal research and development grant, and importantly, can offer matching funds to businesses that receive federal research and development awards or contracts that require a non-federal contribution, helping Hawaii businesses better compete for and leverage federal investment in advanced technologies.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 5 (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2265&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2265_.HTM |
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