YWAHINE INCUBATOR
ADVANCING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN HAWAII
This 7-week course offers business fundamentals for new and early startups. This cohort provides early-start and growth entrepreneurs with insight, knowledge, and resources for a stronger future.
COHORT 4 INFORMATION
DATES | October 22 - December 12 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
TIME | 5:30PM - 7:30PM
In-Person classes and graduation held at YWCA Laniakea Downtown Honolulu / Hybrid option available.
WHO IS RIGHT FOR THE PROGRAM?
You have completed concept development and are eager to learn how to take your product/service to market.
You’ve started selling a product/service on a small scale and now want to take your efforts to the next level (i.e., expand the market, more sales, earn a full-time income, etc.) and increase your chance of long-term success.
You’ve been actively operating your business for a few years (with no formal training) and now want to increase your knowledge of business management.
You are passionate about completing the entire course and launching your business.
ELIGIBILITY
Hawaii resident.
Have registered your business and are in the early phase of running your business.
You are committed to participating in the full YWahine In Business Program, plus working on your business in your free time.
PROGRAM COST
FREE of charge
Topics Covered
Concept Validation
Business Model Development
Financial Basics & Beginner QuickBooks
Funding Opportunities in our Community
Marketing Basics
Social Media Best Practices
Business Plan Development
Networking Opportunities
The YWahine Incubator is powered by the YWCA Oʻahu’s Capital Readiness Program.
ABOUT THE MBDA CAPITAL READINESS PROGRAM
The Capital Readiness Program is a $125 million technical assistance program to help underserved entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses. Awardees operate business incubators or accelerators designed to prepare underserved entrepreneurs to secure capital from the historic $10 billion State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and other capital sources.