4/3 – Entrepreneurship Live with Kūha‘o Zane

Come out on Thursday, April 3rd, for Entrepreneurship Live with Kūha‘o Zane, Creative Director of Sig Zane Designs and Founder of SZKaiao! Register here to hear Kūha‘o’s story of helping his family expand their business, and how he incorporates his culture into his work. Register here!

4/10 – Kalo Grant Round 6 Live Pitch Night

Cheer for participants and vote on the best business pitch at the Round 6 Kalo Grant live pitch night! Register here to attend.

4/15 – Entrepreneurship Live with Rose Wong & Joni Redick-Yundt

Join us for an Entrepreneurship Live on Tuesday, April 15th, featuring Rose Wong of Kolohe and Joni Redick-Yundt of FAMES Hawaii. Register here to hear the stories of these two powerful women!

4/17 – UH Retail Business Plan Competition

In collaboration with the Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) department at CTAHR, cheer on and listen to the pitches of aspiring fashion entrepreneurs at the UH Retail Business Plan. Use this link to register!

4/23 – PACE x Mahina Honua Event (Date Tentative & Subject to Change)

Come out for the second PACE x Mahina Honua event to hear from an assortment of sustainability focused businesses. Registration is not yet ready, so check out the PACE website as the date gets closer! Please note that this date is tentative and may be subject to change, so check the PACE website regularly.

4/25 – 2025 Summer Startup Launchpad Application Deadline

Applications for the 2025 Summer Startup Launchpad are open! Receive guidance and coaching as you work towards identifying and attaining your minimum viable product (MVP). Visit the PACE website to learn more about the program and to apply by Friday, April 25th!

4/28 – Kalo Grant Round 7 Application Deadline

Win seed funding for your next business venture in the 7th Round of Kalo Grants. Only $500 grants will be awarded this round, and there will be no pitch event. Apply via the PACE website here.

4/30 – Entrepreneurship Live with Ryan Ching of Ry’s Poke Shack

Save the date for Entrepreneurship Live with Ryan Ching of Ry’s Poke Shack, happening on Wednesday, April 30th. Visit the PACE website to register as the date draws closer and hear how Ryan redefined poke.

Professional Mentorship Appointments

Have an in-person or online chat with a real-world professional via our Professional-in-Residence (PIR) and Virtual Professional-in-Residence (VPIR) programs to receive startup advice and guidance for your next venture. Visit the PACE website here!

Free prototyping services at PACE

The Maker Spaces and Recording Studio at the Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center are open Monday to Wednesday to all UH students! Whether you’re working on a prototype, 3D printing, or recording your next project, stop by and bring your ideas to life. Learn more at pace.shidler.hawaii.edu/maker.