Hawaii Grown to Global: Food Export Readiness Program Application
COHORT 1 APPLICATION
Applications for the Hawaii Grown to Global: Food Export Readiness Program are currently open exclusively to alumni of HACA’s Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise (CICE) Scholarship through September 15.
Beginning September 16, applications will open to other eligible Hawaii-based value-added food businesses, including qualified Wahiawa Value-Added Product Development Center (WVAPDC) users, space permitting.
CICE alumni will continue to receive priority consideration throughout the selection process.
APPLICATIONS DUE OCTOBER 5, 2026
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