Blue Startups

Blue Startups is a venture accelerator founded in 2012 and based in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. The organization supports early-stage and scalable technology companies with mentorship, seed funding, investor introductions, and access to global networks spanning Asia and North America. It runs a structured cohort program that emphasizes lean product development, go-to-market strategies, and connection to a broad mentor community. Blue Startups was established as a public-private partnership to stimulate local innovation and diversify Hawaii’s economy beyond traditional sectors. The accelerator has been recognized as a top-tier U.S. program and hosts events that connect startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders.