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University of Hawaii's flagship 3-month startup accelerator, operated by PACE at UH Manoa's Shidler College of Business. Open to faculty, staff, students, and alumni across all 10 UH campuses. Runs two cohorts annually (spring and fall), offering mentorship, education, and investor networking. Accepted companies are eligible for equity investment from UH Ventures LLC.
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