The Lightning Excelerator
The Lightning Excelerator selects seed stage startups and entrepreneurs (ideally with a prototype)
for a 7-day mentor- and investor-driven program based in Hawaii.
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The Program
Over 7 full and fast-paced days, companies share, learn, work, connect, and get out of the building.
The Lightning Excelerator is held at Blue Startups, 55 Merchant Street, Suite 1700, Honolulu, HI 96813
Mentoring and Expertise
Mentoring and expertise to identify major business and technology needs from industry experts, cleantech investors,
and experienced entrepreneurs. Our mentors have experience in entrepreneurship and business and technology investment,
specifically in cleantech.
Opportunity for funding
Opportunity for $20,000 – $90,000 awarded to top performers for business or technology development
to address identified needs
Strengthening strategies and technology
Opportunity to repeat the Lightning Excelerator as entrepreneurs strengthen business strategies
and advance technology development
