University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is the state’s flagship public research university, combining a comprehensive academic portfolio with a strong applied research culture. Industry engages through coastal and island field stations, engineering and test facilities, and an integrated medical school that partners with hospitals across Hawaiʻi to enable clinical translation. A dedicated research corporation and experienced sponsored programs staff streamline contracting, compliance, and rapid onboarding for complex, multi‑partner projects. Proximity to major Pacific defense commands, maritime ports, and trans‑Pacific air routes provides geographic advantages for prototyping and deployment. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from NSF, NIH, NOAA, NASA, and the Department of Defense, and a technology transfer office advances IP, licensing, and startup formation.