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Hawai'i 'Ulu Cooperative is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on the cultivation of breadfruit through the efforts of over 100 member farmers who operate small family farms. The cooperative aims to revitalize Hawaii's indigenous food system by providing homegrown, minimally processed breadfruit products. By offering recipe-ready frozen food packs, Hawai'i 'Ulu Cooperative facilitates access to this staple crop, encouraging its incorporation into everyday meals and promoting the use of local, sustainable ingredients.

Hawai'i 'Ulu Cooperative is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on the cultivation of breadfruit through the efforts of over 100 member farmers who operate small family farms. The cooperative aims to revitalize Hawaii's indigenous food system by providing homegrown, minimally processed breadfruit products. By offering recipe-ready frozen food packs, Hawai'i 'Ulu Cooperative facilitates access to this staple crop, encouraging its incorporation into everyday meals and promoting the use of local, sustainable ingredients.

Farm Link Hawai‘i, Inc. is an online marketplace established in 2015, based in Waialua, Hawaii. The company connects local growers of fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy, meat, seafood, and other products to various buyers, including grocers, restaurants, caterers, and other food service businesses. Through its platform, Farm Link Hawai‘i facilitates the ordering, pick-up, and delivery of these locally produced goods, promoting the local agricultural economy and ensuring that fresh products reach consumers efficiently.

Blue Planet Energy Systems, founded in 2015, specializes in developing pre-packaged energy storage systems designed for residential and commercial solar photovoltaic installations. Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, the company aims to transition from traditional electrical grids to a distributed model that enables customers to achieve energy independence and promote renewable energy adoption. Their flagship product, Blue Ion, integrates advanced battery technology with sophisticated software controls to create smart, flexible microgrids. These systems are known for their safety features, including no fire risk, and extended lifespan. The company has gained significant traction in off-grid and grid-edge markets across North America, notably completing a large energy resilience project for the American Red Cross in Puerto Rico.

Smart Yields Inc. is a technology company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded in 2015, that specializes in developing a mobile and desktop application aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity. Its platform utilizes a network of integrated sensors to monitor environmental conditions such as soil, air, and water quality, providing farmers with real-time data and alerts about their farm's health. By leveraging crowd-sourced data, Smart Yields connects farmers with agricultural researchers and local communities, facilitating informed decision-making to optimize crop yields and resource management. The application also features digital record-keeping and hazard alerts, enabling farmers to automate operations and reduce waste. Smart Yields is committed to empowering farmers and addressing unmet agricultural needs, contributing to initiatives aimed at doubling food production in Hawaii by 2030. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach and has participated in several prestigious accelerator programs.

Shifted Energy develops software and controllers that convert electric water heaters and other household assets into flexible distributed energy resources for demand response. Its platform enables utilities and grid operators to stabilize the grid and accelerate renewable integration by preheating water to absorb excess renewables and delivering fast demand response. The product suite includes Grid Maestro, a virtual power plant for electric water heaters, and Tempo, a retrofit controller for water heaters. The platform can also integrate assets such as pool pumps, home batteries, solar inverters, and electric vehicle charging stations to provide multiple grid services. It serves utilities, distributed energy aggregators, building managers, homeowners, and renters. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

FlyWire is a company specializing in video technology that provides innovative solutions for the fishing industry. Their patented platform enables at-sea verification of sustainable fishing practices by translating video data into actionable insights. By working closely with fishers and seafood suppliers, FlyWire delivers electronic monitoring services that include onboarding, crew training, technical support, data retrieval, and reporting. This precision fishing platform enhances operational efficiency while minimizing monitoring costs. The company aims to promote more sustainable fishing practices and a transparent supply chain, contributing to the overall health of marine ecosystems. FlyWire is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

In2lytics LLC is a data analytics company that specializes in providing software solutions for planning and forecasting in the electric grid sector. Founded in 2016 and based in Honolulu, Hawaii, In2lytics develops a platform that integrates various data sources, including SCADA, AMI, and renewable energy data, to deliver comprehensive insights into grid operations. The platform features capabilities for data ingestion, pre-processing, indexing, visualization, and real-time querying, enabling utilities to enhance system availability while minimizing operational costs. By leveraging advanced analytics, In2lytics equips clients with the necessary tools for data-driven decision-making and improved planning capabilities.

Founded in 2011, Go Electric develops customer-side energy solutions that integrate renewable energy sources, advanced batteries, and generators. Its AutoLYNC technology synchronizes and optimizes multiple power sources to reduce costs, assure security, and enhance grid stability. Serving government, utility, and industrial applications, primarily in the New York City area.

Shifted Energy develops software and controllers that convert electric water heaters and other household assets into flexible distributed energy resources for demand response. Its platform enables utilities and grid operators to stabilize the grid and accelerate renewable integration by preheating water to absorb excess renewables and delivering fast demand response. The product suite includes Grid Maestro, a virtual power plant for electric water heaters, and Tempo, a retrofit controller for water heaters. The platform can also integrate assets such as pool pumps, home batteries, solar inverters, and electric vehicle charging stations to provide multiple grid services. It serves utilities, distributed energy aggregators, building managers, homeowners, and renters. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Kunoa Cattle Company, LLC, established in 2014 and located in Kilauea, Hawaii, specializes in large-scale local food production with a focus on sustainability and respect for Hawaii's natural and cultural resources. The company manages approximately 2,000 cattle across extensive pasture lands on Kauai and Oahu. Kunoa operates a USDA-inspected livestock harvest facility, acquired in 2016, which provides top-tier livestock processing services. Utilizing local forages and holistic planned grazing techniques, Kunoa emphasizes the production of quality-oriented, pasture-raised beef products. Through its commitment to renewable energy and responsible food production practices, Kunoa Cattle Company aims to deliver fresh, healthy beef while promoting environmental stewardship in the region.