Economic Development
Big Island Innovation
Innovation campus and light industrial development on the Big Island — sustainable design with manufacturing, R&D, and incubation space.
Overview
About This Project
Big Island Innovation is a planned innovation campus on the Big Island designed to bring together manufacturing, research and development, and brand incubation in a single sustainable facility. The Big Island has land, agricultural resources, and a growing talent base, but lacks the commercial infrastructure to support innovation-driven businesses. This campus will provide flexible manufacturing bays, shared R&D labs, office space for startups, and event facilities — all powered by renewable energy and designed to complement the island's agricultural economy.
Project Details
Status
In PlanningCategory
Economic Development
At a Glance
Phase
Planning
Location
Big Island
Focus
Ag-Tech & CPG
Objectives
Project Goals
Design and develop a multi-use innovation campus with manufacturing and R&D space
Incorporate renewable energy systems and sustainable building practices throughout
Create incubation programs for food science, agricultural technology, and CPG startups
Partner with University of Hawaii and local institutions for research collaboration
Establish the campus as a hub for "Made in Hawaii" product development and testing
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