Hawaii Technology Development Corporation
Craig Nakanishi serves as the Chair of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation since March 2022 and has been a Partner at Cades Schutte LLP since January 2015, focusing on Energy/Public Utilities, Real Property and Business Transactions, and Governmental Relations and Regulation. Nakanishi previously held roles including Regional Governor for the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Board Chair of the High Technology Development Corporation, and Partner at Rush Moore LLP and Catalani Nakanishi & Caliboso. Nakanishi's commitment to community service is evident through positions such as Chair of the Board of Directors for Friends of Foster Kids and President of the Coalition For A Drug-Free Hawaii. Educational credentials include a J.D. from the University of California, Davis - School of Law and a BBA with distinction in Accounting from the University of Hawai‘i - Shidler College of Business.
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Hawaii Technology Development Corporation
HTDC is a dynamic state agency responsible for diversifying Hawaii's economy developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. HTDC aims to accelerate the growth of Hawaii's technology industry by providing capital, building infrastructure and developing talent to foster innovation. HTDC is attached to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). Created in 1983, the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, is the state’s economic development agency focused on developing the technology sector. Since its inception, technology has evolved and permeated facets of all industries. HTDC continues to innovate and create programs relevant to meet the changing technology industry. In addition to providing incubation facilities to foster the growth of technology startups, HTDC has grant programs, educational and networking programs, statewide mentoring and technology workforce development. Core Initiatives: - incubation services and developing new facilities to foster innovation - business development services and manufacturing assistance to all islands - workshops and networking for start-ups, and small businesses in the technology and manufacturing sectors - matching grants in support of technology research and organizations that support the tech ecosystem - interfacing with technology employers and trainers to develop a skilled workforce to support the technology sector - Research in energy technology such as hydrogen, to support the national and state needs